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5 Surprising Ways Homeschoolers Use Canva for Learning and Fun

Ask a Tech Teacher

Here are a few ideas of how your children can use them: Science Projects: Compare and contrast different plant species, highlight the life cycle of an organism, or explain the effects of different environmental factors on an ecosystem. Try this free science presentation template with your homeschooler! Now get creating!

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Beyond the Pink: A STEM Gift Guide for Girls

STEM Next

Toys and games in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are marketed to boys. We encourage you to support the small businesses and STEM institutions in your community. You will learn about the latest research, resources, and new toys to support STEM play with young girls (and all young children).

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Nurturing the Entrepreneurial Spirit with STEAM

PCS Edventures

Entrepreneurship continues to be on the rise as small businesses now make up nearly half of the US workforce (Stahl, 2022). It’s not just about preparing them to start their own small businesses. Creativity and Innovation: Entrepreneurs are excellent at developing new products, services and solutions.

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Make this Holiday a Million Girls Moonshot

STEM Next

It is inspiring the next generation of innovators by engaging one million more girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) opportunities by 2025. We encourage you to shop local and support the small businesses and science museums in your community that need your support this year.

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What can we learn about microbiomes by studying wild mice?

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Research into microbiomes has exploded over the last couple of decades. Dr Sarah Knowles, of the Department of Biology at the University of Oxford, believes that more research should be conducted on wild animals. WHAT RESEARCH TECHNIQUES DOES SARAH USE? FIELD OF RESEARCH: Biology, Microbiome Science.

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10 Holiday STEM Gifts for Girls 2022

STEM Next

It’s not that we are trying to limit girls’ options, but we are less likely to consider toys and games that encourage girls in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). New research from the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and the LEGO Group shows girls are discouraged from STEM from a young age.

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The Best Subscription Boxes for Homeschoolers: In-Depth Reviews

STEM Education Guide

KiwiCo is full of STEM, STEAM, and Science kits. Started by a mom AND engineer to inspire innovation in our youth. They offer a variety of boxes from sensory boxes, art, science, and an introduction to math box. GIGIL STEM is a small business subscription company owned and operated by a mom and former preschool teacher.