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STEM Everyday #250 | Literacy & Elementary Engineering | feat. Ekuwah Moses

STEM Everyday Podcast

Ekuwah Moses is an Elementary Engineering teacher in Las Vegas, NV. She uses a variety of techniques to help over 700 students engage with STEM concepts and build a STEM culture in her school. Ekuwah is also the author of two children’s books that build upon her Ghanaian heritage.

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How to build an engineer: Start Young with STEM Education

STEM Sport

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. One way parents and educators can help improve children’s STEM literacy is through early introduction. By adding STEM into early childhood education, children are set up for success with the opportunity to gain comfort and passion in these subjects.

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How to Increase Student Engagement During Project-Based Learning

STEM Sport

This learning style is commonly used when teaching science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) because its real-world connections help students gain a deeper understanding of complex concepts. Regardless of grade level, it can be difficult to keep students engaged throughout project-based lessons.

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The Role of Interactive Play in STEM Education

STEM Minds

The fusion of interactive learning with traditional educational approaches has revolutionized the way we think about teaching and learning in the STEM fields. This method of learning is particularly impactful as it makes the theoretical aspects of STEM much more tangible and comprehensible.

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23 Easy STEM Lessons for Elementary Students

STEM Sport

Early implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is key to student success in these complex subject areas. In this article, you will explore 23 easy-to-implement STEM lessons educators and/or parents can facilitate with elementary-age students to spark curiosity in STEM.

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St. Patrick's Day STEM Centers

Carly and Adam

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. Patricks Day STEM Activities for Kids 1. Patrick's Day with essential STEM skills. Patrick’s Day Creativity Challenges 2.

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Engineering Education for Children on the Autism Spectrum: Content, Pedagogy, and Assessment

National Science Foundation

Engineering learning is a lifelong process that starts from a very young age as children discover the world through tinkering, touching, and being curious. Some refer to children as natural engineers (Dorie et al., Young children naturally and informally engage in engineering-related behaviors and activities (Petroski, 2003).