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Building & Using an Elementary STEM Curriculum Map

STEM Sport

STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. When implementing STEM in elementary education, educators and school administrators often benefit from creating a STEM curriculum map. STEM curriculum is an essential part of a child’s education.

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CoderZ Launches New TEKS Aligned Computer Science Curriculum for Grades 3-8

CoderZ

Grade 3 CoderZ Adventure: Trailblazers introduces elementary students to the basics of computing and robotics through a gamified environment in which students program a robot to explore virtual worlds. Students navigate a virtual robot through agricultural-themed missions as they learn coding basics such as sensors, loops, and conditionals.

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Valentine's Day STEM Centers

Carly and Adam

Celebrate the day of love while fostering a love of learning with all thing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! STEM centers also give students the flexibility to work independently or with a partner or small group. Heart Tower Engineering 9.) Love Boat Engineering 11.) Heart Engineering 12.)

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From Coding Robots to Eco-Detectives

PCS Edventures

Through scaffolded lessons and the engineering design process, learners collaborate to build robots that move, sense and adapt. Continue with: Rockin' Robots Build on campers’ newfound engineering skills by integrating art and music into coding. Take the Sphero indi on a tour through a STEAM tastic fusion of music and robotics.

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STEM, STEAM, or STREAM? What is the Difference?

Carly and Adam

Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly. STEM Science, technology, engineering, and math takes an integrated approach, creating connections across subject areas. We believe that when students see the connections between science and engineering, they will grow to be better problem solvers.

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Failure is Advantageous

PCS Edventures

Engineers, inventors and designers understand that it permits them to restart the design and development process and allows them to imagine new and improved designs (Petroski 2018). As they experience the highs and lows of problem-solving together, their struggle intensifies and often results in a passion for continued discovery.

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5 Ways STEM Connects to Holistic Learning

PCS Edventures

Implement lessons emphasizing problem-solving and creativity Flexible learning opportunities are a great place to start! Problem-Solving : I don't have this ingredient, but can I replace it with something similar! Encourage learners to make mistakes, take chances and self-reflect 3.

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