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Energy… Part 2 — Science is Sociopolitical

PHYSICS! BLOG!

It is impossible to separate science from the sociopolitical. Last summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to participate in the Energy & Equity summer workshop (link takes you to the portal; find the current workshop info through links on that page). Energy as a Sociopolitical Concept. Energy Tracking Diagrams.

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Bringing Better STEM Education to the Rural South

ED Surge

In response, Schneider and researchers from Michigan State and the University of Helsinki in Finland developed a curriculum called Crafting Engagement for Science Environments and published a related book. The curriculum also primes students for college and potential careers in science. Students will learn to think like scientists.

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New Science TEKS (updated 2023)

The Science Penguin

Luckily, The Science Penguin is not new to the changes We’ve been incorporating phenomena and engineering into our work with NGSS for quite some time. Check out the bite-sized summaries below to get the basics of the content of the new science TEKS. Phew, you’ve got some time! Volume is no longer a focus of 4th grade.

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Picture Books for 4th Grade Energy

Love Learning STEM

I love to teach the Energy Unit in 4th grade, and although it is a hard concept to teach, these are the perfect picture books to use in your class! You can also use these picture books in addition to the Love Learning Stem Energy Unit or use it in supplement to your school’s assigned science curriculum. What is energy?

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What is work? Physical Science

MooMoo Math & Science

What is work in Physics? Work transfers energy from one object to another. Kinetic and Potential Energy. Work occurs when a force causes an object to move in the direction of the force. Let’s look at an example. Force is being applied to the bowling ball by the bowler. You may enjoy.

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9 Activity Ideas for STEM in Physical Education

STEM Sport

Integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into Physical Education (PE) classes offers an innovative approach to education. The Synergy of Movement and Learning Research indicates that physical activity can significantly bolster cognitive abilities.

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Easy Valentine’s Science Experiments For Kids

Love Learning STEM

Whether you teach first grade or 5th grade, students love getting in the February spirit with these Easy Valentine’s science experiments for kids! This post’s science and STEM experiments are perfectly themed for any elementary classroom. You can find more Energy activities in this blog post.

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