Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Or perhaps, amidst a particularly challenging calculus problem, you’ve questioned how this abstract world of numbers and symbols could possibly influence your future career? College and Mathematics: Challenges The Complexity Cliff Remember the first time you looked at a calculus problem in college? Well, you’re not alone.

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ED Surge

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

For high school students in search of a career pathway that combines the challenges of building a floating city with the difficulty of launching a rocket into space, there’s a relatively little-known college major that might float their boat — naval architecture. Meanwhile, marine engineers are focused on the engine room.

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Carly and Adam

DECEMBER 21, 2021

10 STEM Read Alouds Perfect for Any Engineering Design Challenge STEM activities are fun and engaging, but this type of learning is even better when it’s connected to a great children’s book. Use the engineering design process to design an invention inspired by Melia’s gadgets. *This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links.

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All About STEM

MARCH 5, 2024

Engage is a community of teachers and educators in schools in challenging circumstances who want to transform access to relevant and meaningful science work for all children and young people, especially those who are most often underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). Have you joined Engage?

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EiE Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Happy MASS STEM Week ! Today, Monday October 17th marks the beginning of the annual MASS STEM Week, a coordinated effort to boost the interest, awareness, and ability for all learners to envision themselves in STEM education and future careers. This year’s theme is “See Yourself in STEM,” with a particular focus on the power of mentoring.

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All About STEM

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

We are overjoyed to announce that we are an IET regional delivery partner offering IET Faraday® Challenge Days! “This new approach will allow us to increase participation.

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All About STEM

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The Institution of Engineering and Technology’s Christmas STEM activities workshop provides fun craft ideas, recipes, challenges, experiments, and activities for teachers and families to do with children. Christmas is coming!

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Ask a Tech Teacher

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Machine learning engineer One of the best technology jobs of the future is as a machine learning engineer. Machine learning engineers have been ranked as one of the fastest-growing jobs in the United States. To become a machine learning engineer, you will need a master’s degree in computer science or artificial intelligence.

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Northeastern University

APRIL 10, 2024

These STEM activities aim to encourage and promote lifelong STEM interest and build the next generation of scientists and engineers. Young Scholars’ Program The Young Scholars’ Program is an opportunity for future scientists and engineers to gain hands-on research experience while in high school.

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Vivify Stem

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a STEM Challenge Post by Julie Lyons December 6, 2022 Australia is definitely called by the right name during the month of December…it is “down under” the cold side of the solstice line. Teams will then use the engineering design process to build a lantern to expand the light cast by a flashlight.

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All About STEM

AUGUST 2, 2023

CREST is a STEM enrichment programme for young people that allows them to work like real scientists and engineers! Superstar Awards are recommended for children aged 7-11 years and activities are presented as a collection of one-hour challenges.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 25, 2024

Fairy tales are more than just enchanting stories that whisk children away to a magical realm; they are a treasure trove for igniting imagination and critical thinking through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges. 5 Fairy Tale STEM Challenges 1. 5 Fairy Tale STEM Challenges 1.

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Stem Activities for Kids

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Building A Voice Muffler: A Fun Sound-Based STEM Project In this free STEM challenge, students will follow the engineering design process to create their very own voice muffler. If you are studying sound, this is a challenge your students will love trying out! Why a Voice Muffler? Scissors : For cutting and shaping the tubes.

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Stem Activities for Kids

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Building A Voice Muffler: A Fun Sound-Based STEM Project In this free STEM challenge, students will follow the engineering design process to create their very own voice muffler. If you are studying sound, this is a challenge your students will love trying out! Why a Voice Muffler? Scissors : For cutting and shaping the tubes.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 26, 2024

By combining the classic fairy tale of "The Three Little Pigs" with its fractured fairy tale counterpart, "The Three Little Pigs: An Architectural Tale," educators can craft unique STEM challenges that engage students. This approach revitalizes a classic story while practically introducing architectural design and engineering concepts.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 24, 2024

This tactile challenge not only reinforces their understanding of the cicada's journey but also enhances their fine motor skills and problem-solving abilities. Using a paper towel roll wrapped in brown felt to simulate a tree trunk, students are tasked with engineering legs from pipe cleaners that can attach to the "tree."

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STEM Sport

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As we approach 2024, integrating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects into education continues to be essential. Homemade Party/Confetti Poppers Create homemade party poppers to learn about energy transformation and materials engineering.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Patrick's Day STEM Centers transform the classroom into a dynamic learning environment, where students engage with science, technology, engineering, and math through themed activities. Patrick’s Day Creativity Challenges 2. Patricks Day STEM Activities for Kids 1. Create Rainbow Pixel Art 3. Sculpt Irish Symbols with Play Dough 5.

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ED Surge

MARCH 8, 2022

Four states—Ohio, Alabama, Indiana and Colorado—have announced that they’re now joining a growing list of states working with the nonprofit Credential Engine to enter their K-12 credentials and competencies into the Credential Registry , a platform that allows prospective students to compare degrees and credentials side by side.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 20, 2024

As educators, we are constantly on the lookout for innovative ways to integrate STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) into our classrooms. One such engaging method is through the use of literature-based STEM challenges, which not only foster a love for science and engineering but also promote literacy.

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STEM Everyday Podcast

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The 2024 National STEM Challenge is a nationwide initiative to foster creativity, critical thinking, and a passion for STEM subjects among middle and high school students. The Challenge invites students in grades 6-12 from across the U.S. and its territories to conceive and submit STEM innovations, inventions, and research.

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EiE Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

We are thrilled to support Massachusetts STEM Week again with a free engineering design challenge to bring engineering to students everywhere!

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Career in STEM

MARCH 19, 2024

For Kids is a new science podcast that I started with podcast personality Jed Doherty that gives kids and families a peek into the life of real scientists, engineers, and experts and challenges listeners to use curiosity, critical thinking, and creativity to solve a problem related to each guest’s work. All Solve It!

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ED Surge

JANUARY 8, 2024

Gateway courses such as statistics, algebra or precalculus serve as a portal to educational achievement and possible careers in science, technology, engineering and math. Part of that challenge, she says, is providing faculty with very specific examples that can guide their implementation of better instructional principles.

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Starfish Education

JUNE 9, 2023

EPIC is a STEM engineering design challenge for kids in grades 6-12. Help kids explore aerospace and play this year's game with us- Precision Pursuit!

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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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PCS Edventures

APRIL 16, 2024

Explore the wonders of robotics with hands-on design challenges. Through scaffolded lessons and the engineering design process, learners collaborate to build robots that move, sense and adapt. Through scaffolded lessons and the engineering design process, learners collaborate to build robots that move, sense and adapt.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2024

As the excitement builds around the tournament, it's the perfect time to introduce children to a series of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges and activities that not only entertain but also educate. Complete an Unplugged Basketball Coding Challenge 2. 4 March Madness Activities for Kids 1.

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 13, 2024

Educators and parents can leverage the enthusiasm surrounding the Summer Olympics to motivate students in third through fifth grade in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. 5 Summer Olympics STEM Challenges for Upper Elementary 1. Build a Skateboard and Course 2. Create a Field Hockey Stick and Goal 3.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Nursery rhymes aren't just whimsical tales to entertain young minds; they also provide great opportunities for sparking creativity and problem-solving skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. 5 Nursery Rhyme STEM Challenges 1. Create a Device to Keep the Itsy Bitsy Spider Safe from the Rain 2.

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

As educators celebrate Black History during Black History Month and beyond, check out the plethora of hands-on activities in this course that students can experience… To Infinity And Beyond: A rocket blast off experience for children, a glimpse into the world of aerospace engineering inspired by STEM Icon Guion Bluford. Pumping The Heart!:

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Stem Activities for Kids

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Why Celebrate National STEM Day National STEM Day is a celebration of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. 2 – Celebrate National STEM Day with a STEM Challenge This one may seem obvious but I’m going to recommend a few of my favorite, low-prep challenges that are always super engaging and fun!

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Can your students engineer a device to help the cow jump over the moon? Nursery rhymes aren't just whimsical tales to entertain young minds; they also provide great opportunities for sparking creativity and problem-solving skills in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Dive into the captivating world of Shot Put , not just as a sport but as a gateway to hands-on engineering and physics. Introducing the Shot Put STEM Challenge Imagine transforming the ancient sport of Shot Put into a classroom experiment that explores the wonders of physics and engineering. Ready, Set, Test!

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Carly and Adam

MARCH 5, 2024

Get ready for the Summer Olympics with a Golf STEM Challenge! Welcome to a world where creativity meets engineering and the classroom transforms into a bustling mini golf course, teeming with excitement and imaginative designs! But there's a twist! This journey is as much about the process as it is about the final creation.

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Carly and Adam

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Get ready to bring the excitement of the Summer Games into your classroom with a STEM challenge that combines the precision of archery with the fascinating principles of physics, specifically Newton's 3rd Law. Testing is a critical phase of the engineering design process. Ready, Set, Test!

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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. Setting Students Up for Success Success in STEM challenges often looks different than expected.

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