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Building & Using an Elementary STEM Curriculum Map

STEM Sport

Early implementation of the STEM curriculum leads to confidence and increased student achievement in STEM, which helps better prepare students for higher education and future careers. When implementing STEM in elementary education, educators and school administrators often benefit from creating a STEM curriculum map.

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

ED Surge

Over 40 percent of students report that they’re sleeping less, and close to 3 in 5 students say they’re more stressed about school than they were before. Homework helps build certain life skills like organization, perseverance and problem-solving. They say students need time to exercise, socialize and recharge.

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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. We believe this is the perfect place to add in some reading!

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Coding for Kids: How to Boost Academic Achievement

PCS Edventures

Elementary-aged learners are capable of providing computers with instructions to achieve a specific outcome through code! why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school? We know our littlest learners can code, but why is it important to introduce coding in elementary school?

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Does Science Still Have a Seat at the Table?

STEM Next

My students and I had been sent home for the rest of the school year. The potatoes we were growing in Martian soil had withered, and so had the student engagement. The research is impressive: After-school settings give youth opportunities to learn through problem-solving and to fail without fear.

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How to Give Feedback During a STEM Challenge

Carly and Adam

When students engage in a STEM challenges, their emotions can range from utter frustration to extreme jubilation. What are some words that you would use to describe a successful solution to this problem? Does it require materials that are flexible? The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk. I can’t do this!

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Collaborative Group Work in STEM

Love Learning STEM

I visited a classroom once a week for about an hour, and these strategies were HIGHLY effective in student engagement. It possesses many benefits to students. In this atmosphere, the classroom culture facilitates and nurtures a collaborative and problem-solving mindset. Are the students engaged?

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