Carly and Adam

MARCH 22, 2023

In today's fast-paced world, creativity is a crucial skill that can empower children to be innovative problem solvers, critical thinkers, and successful individuals. As elementary teachers, we play a pivotal role in fostering creativity in our students. Teach Creativity Problem Solving Techniques.

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Talk STEM

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Engaging students in Math and STEM learning can be difficult at times – and talkSTEM is here to help. Check out these tips from talkSTEM/Comerica Teacher Fellows, Megan Acosta, on how to mix things up and keep kids wanting to talk STEM! Megan teaches 4th grade Math at Mockingbird Elementary in Dallas ISD.

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Vivify Stem

MARCH 3, 2023

5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

What is STEM? STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. While different, these four fields/subjects use a connected set of hard and soft skills valuable to students and STEM professionals. STEM in Elementary Education The STEM workforce is growing at a faster rate than any other field.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Skateboard and Skatepark STEM Challenge: A Force and Motion STEM Challenge for Upper Elementary Are you ready to roll into the exciting world of STEM with your upper elementary students? This project is perfect for fostering creativity, problem-solving, and real-world application of STEM concepts in the classroom.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 27, 2024

Step into the enchanting realm of magic and innovation with the "Cinderella Fairy Tale STEM Activity." This captivating STEM Challenge weaves together the timeless charm of fairy tales with the thrill of STEM learning, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Combining STEM and Basketball in Elementary Classrooms Basketball is not just a sport; it's an exciting avenue for introducing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts to elementary students. As educators, we constantly seek innovative methods to engage students in STEM learning.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

You can download lesson plans for One Plastic Bag and 500+ more STEM Challenges in Carly and Adam’s STEM Teachers Club. In an era where environmental consciousness is more important than ever, elementary school teachers have a unique opportunity to instill values of sustainability and creativity in their students.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

MARCH 10, 2017

STEM is the acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Every corner of every life includes STEM, which explains the increasing interest in STEM-educated students to fill the nation’s jobs. Department of Commerce, STEM occupations are growing at 17%, while other occupations are growing at 9.8%.

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Science and Steamteam

MARCH 14, 2022

I still love to check out the list of “outstanding science trade books for students” that is published on the National Science Teaching Associations website each year. Here are the new science picture books for elementary grades. This beautifully illustrated book is perfect for teaching about adaptations.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Don’t just teach about the Summer Olympics with your upper elementary students! Engage them in a hands-on learning experience with STEM! These global games provide an opportunity to explore essential STEM concepts through practical activities, while also encouraging teamwork, and a broader understanding of the world.

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STEM Sport

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

STEM Education Defined. STEM is an acronym commonly used when referring to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. In recent years, there has been an increased level of importance around STEM education at the primary, secondary, and collegiate levels. Six (6) Reasons Why STEM Teaching Is Important.

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Teachers are Terrific

MARCH 31, 2023

If you are looking for hands-on engaging activities for your upper elementary students, I have great ideas for you. These 3 STEM Challenges are perfect for learning more about seeds and flowers. Are you ready for some Seed Projects in STEM? This provided more opportunities for problem-solving.

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STEM Sport

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are foundational to a child’s education. Students begin participating in STEM learning as early as preschool and kindergarten. These frequent touchpoints with STEM curricula lead to STEM literacy, which benefits a child’s educational and personal development.

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ED Surge

MAY 8, 2023

Since math classes progress in a mostly linear way, students have to get fractions to set them up for algebra; and how they do in algebra will likely influence whether they even get to try for advanced courses like calculus, a traditional weed-out metric for lucrative science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. isn’t working.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 6, 2024

As the excitement of the Summer Olympics captivates audiences worldwide, it presents a golden opportunity to inspire our younger generation not just in sports but in the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). 10 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Kids 1. 10 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Kids 1.

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Get Caught Engineering

JUNE 2, 2023

From Thrills to Skills: How Amusement Parks Inspire STEM Learning in Elementary Education As an elementary teachers, we are always on the lookout for innovative ways to make STEM subjects come alive for our students. One extraordinary resource that sometimes goes unnoticed is the amusement park.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Teaching STEM with kindergarten students doesn’t have to be challenging. 6 Tips for teaching STEM in the kindergarten classroom. Most importantly, we must hold the belief that our kindergarteners are capable and creative STEM learners. Make sure you’ve decided on the STEM materials that students will use.

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Science and Steamteam

MAY 10, 2022

New STEM Picture Books. I love to check out the new STEM picture books on the National Science Teaching Associations website. In January, they published a list of “best STEM books.” Here are the new STEM picture books for elementary grades. STEM Concept: Engineering and Technology.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 26, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of January When you can captivate students by the possibility of something new and imaginative, it can lead to opportunities for learning in STEM, design and making. This can happen in your classroom by adding read alouds to your STEM challenges.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 25, 2023

Having a budget helps and access to materials and resources are great, but let’s face it, not all STEM spaces are created equal. The good news is, you can engage your students in STEM with just a few simple things. STEM doesn’t require a lot to get started, but here are our top 5 recommendations to help make teaching STEM easier.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

One of the most difficult skills to teach in school is problem solving. We talk about what that means–problem solving, critical analysis, logical thinking–but often, that sounds hard to them–too hard. I don’t think schools can manage without coding and STEM. Who is Ward’s Science.

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Carly and Adam

OCTOBER 8, 2021

STEM Challenges and Books for Elementary Students During the Month of December STEM learning is the integration of science, technology, engineering, and math. These December STEM read aloud menus provide a variety of STEM activities that can be used after reading or listening to the story. How much exactly?

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The Maker Mom

MARCH 9, 2024

Whether you already have a budding scientist on your hands or would love for your child to learn more about technology, attending one of the many STEM camps in San Antonio can be an enjoyable way to further their interest. Mad Science Mad Science STEM camps operate throughout the year in the Austin and San Antonio areas.

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User Generated Education

APRIL 22, 2022

Entrepreneurship education benefits students from all socioeconomic backgrounds because it teaches kids to think outside the box and nurtures unconventional talents and skills. Why Schools Should Teach Entrepreneurship ). Communication, collaboration, and problem solving are built into the learning process. Introduction.

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Scientix

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

It is recommended that the STEM method, which has been popular in recent years, be taught at an early age. Therefore, the STEM method should be fully introduced. Keywords: elementary school, STEM, STEM method. About STEM. The concept of STEM was first introduced by Dr. Judith Rahmaley in 2001.

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STEM Sport

OCTOBER 3, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing world, the demand for qualified, passionate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) professionals continues to grow. STEM careers are at the forefront of innovation and progress, shaping the future in a variety of ways.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 20, 2023

Get ready to mix, bake, and build with "The Gingerbread Man Fable STEM Activity." This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of the speedy Gingerbread Man and adds a sprinkle of STEM magic. In this fable STEM activity, students are challenged to build a boat for the Gingerbread Man to safely get across the river.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 27, 2024

What makes stem toy a smart choice for your child? Beyond fun, these STEM toys engage young minds in the principles of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, offering an innovative way to learn while playing. However, STEM toys provide more than an introduction to scientific concepts.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

An educational strategist with 20 years of experience teaching in elementary classrooms, Jason ensures VEX Robotics’ educational STEM solutions align with global educational standards and fulfill educators’ needs. He received his undergraduate degree in elementary education from Geneva College.

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Carly and Adam

JULY 17, 2023

Get ready to climb to new heights with the "Jack and the Beanstalk Fairy Tale STEM Activity." This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of Jack and his magical beanstalk and adds a twist of engineering and creativity. In this STEM challenge, students engineer a beanstalk to support the castle.

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STEM Sport

APRIL 19, 2023

In the field of STEM education, where complex concepts and problem-solving skills are often required, having a growth mindset is essential for success. Psychologist Carol Dweck conducted a study at Fiske Elementary School. Teach students about the brain’s ability to grow and change.

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Carly and Adam

JANUARY 31, 2024

Celebrate the day of love while fostering a love of learning with all thing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)! Get ready to spark curiosity, inspire creativity, and make this Valentine's Day an unforgettable experience for learners of all ages with Valentine’s Day STEM Centers. Why STEM centers?

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Carly and Adam

JULY 21, 2023

This STEM Challenge takes the classic tale of "The Little Red Hen" and adds a dash of engineering and problem-solving. In the Little Red Fort STEM Activity , students will enjoy the enchantment of fractured fables combined with the excitement of STEM education, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2023

STEM, STEAM, STREAM (or some other version of this integrated model of learning) is known by many different names. This post will provide a closer look at STEM, STEAM, and STREAM, sharing some similarities and differences of these approaches. The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 8, 2024

STEM centers stand out as the most captivating method for teaching astronomy, offering interactive and hands-on experiences that make complex cosmic concepts accessible and exciting for learners. It's perfect for teaching young students about the Moon in an interactive way. 10 Astronomy Activities: 1.

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PCS Edventures

JANUARY 29, 2024

STEM educators, does this all sound familiar? There's considerable overlap between STEM and holistic learning. Both holistic and STEM education aim to create meaningful learning experiences that help learners reach their full academic and personal potential. Academic Growth 1. Creativity : How can I make this meal even tastier?

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