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Building & Using an Elementary STEM Curriculum Map

STEM Sport

When implementing STEM in elementary education, educators and school administrators often benefit from creating a STEM curriculum map. This article serves as a guide for educators who are looking to build and utilize a STEM curriculum map in their elementary school classroom.

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A Chess Class for Elementary Students (with a DIY micro:bit -Driven Chess Clock)

User Generated Education

Develops Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills. Chess helps kids learn and practice thinking through and finding solutions to complex problems. The game of chess is a game of problem-solving, planning, and foresight. Playing chess develops problem-solving skills in kids.

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How Has the Pandemic Changed the Way Educators Think About Homework?

ED Surge

Homework helps build certain life skills like organization, perseverance and problem-solving. They’re providing additional flexibility, assigning and grading less homework in light of the pandemic. Supporters say homework is necessary to reinforce what happens in the classroom. But other educators have a different view.

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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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American Students Deserve a Multilingual Education

ED Surge

Though there are a number of strong language programs across the country, a 2016 report published by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences showed evidence of declines in foreign language course offerings in elementary schools and middle schools over the years.

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Failure is Advantageous

PCS Edventures

As they experience the highs and lows of problem-solving together, their struggle intensifies and often results in a passion for continued discovery. Instructors should also take advantage of the flexibility built into each lesson by providing additional support or opportunities for further exploration.

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From Coding Robots to Eco-Detectives

PCS Edventures

Grades 1-3 Kick-off with: Dirt Camp Young learners collaborate , reflect and problem-solve their way through a hands-on celebration of soil. Each lesson builds problem-solving skills , confidence and creativity as students create a unique work of art. Need longer sessions? Extension activities are included.