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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

Studies conducted by the University of Memphis have found that children who play chess significantly improve their visual memory, attention span, and spatial-reasoning ability … all important factors for success in school. Develops Decision Making and Problem-Solving Skills. 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

Ray Salazar has been teaching high school Journalism and English in Chicago Public Schools for over twenty years. According to a study conducted by Challenge Success, a school reform nonprofit, high school students are already doing more homework than they were before the pandemic, averaging 3 hours of homework a night, up from 2.7

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American Students Deserve a Multilingual Education

ED Surge

As an English language teacher in an international primary school and a language learner myself, I often think about how many K-12 students in the United States are given the opportunity to study another language in school. however, with insufficient and lagging data from schools, this research has its limitations. The answer?

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

CoderZ

What Are the New TEKS for Technology Applications and Why They Are Important Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) are the curriculum standards for all public schools in Texas. In response to the increasing reach of technology in every aspect of life, Texas revised Tech Apps TEKS for the 2024-2025 school year.

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

Carly and Adam

Whether your school chooses to add the A for the arts or an R for reading, robotics, or even religion, these are all great ways to provide hands-on learning opportunities for students. Some educators feel strongly about the acronym, while others think more flexibly. The aesthetics of the design process is important. So, Which One?

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From Coding Robots to Eco-Detectives

PCS Edventures

That’s where out-of-school programs save the day by creating learning experiences just as cool as sunny beach days. Grades 1-3 Kick-off with: Dirt Camp Young learners collaborate , reflect and problem-solve their way through a hands-on celebration of soil. Summer is all about having fun, right? Need longer sessions?