Accelerate Learning

MARCH 17, 2023

In honor of Women’s International Month, we would like to spotlight some amazing women scientists who have made significant contributions to STEM and our world. Historically, women in STEM are often overlooked, undervalued, and even discouraged from pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

Basically, it’s because there aren’t enough education opportunities that require that sort of skill and those there are, usually rhyme with ‘math’ or ‘science’ which to many kids are “just too complicated” Enter STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. “I

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Stem Activities for Kids

JANUARY 31, 2024

Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to explore all things heart-related, and why not do it with science and STEM? A lot of Valentine’s Day Science and STEM activities include candy, but I love that this set of activities focuses more on heart-healthy choices!

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All About STEM

JANUARY 31, 2024

If you work in STEM or have a background in STEM, you can become a STEM Ambassador and inspire the next generation of STEM professionals. Being a STEM Ambassador is about engaging and enthusing young people with science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

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All About STEM

MARCH 21, 2024

Breakthrough Science has been developed by science teachers from Academies Enterprise Trust, in collaboration with The Careers & Enterprise Company, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Pfizer.

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ED Surge

MAY 4, 2023

When it comes to teaching science courses online, colleges are getting creative. But for very good reasons, there’s still a limit to the kind of hands-on science coursework that colleges can, ahem , deliver remotely. Institutions are using virtual reality programs to immerse students in laboratory simulations.

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Career in STEM

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Internships can help you advance your STEM career and gain valuable experience before you begin a job in your field of choice. In this first blog within our new Top STEM Internships series, we’ll tell you all about the best internships to be found in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

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All About STEM

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

“Breakthrough Science has been developed by science teachers from Academies Enterprise Trust, in collaboration with The Careers & Enterprise Company, the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and Pfizer to connect your students with the power of science.”

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 12, 2023

STEM education benefits students of all ages. This is because STEM — science, technology, engineering, and math — education does more than teach specific school subjects. STEM encourages students to solve problems. Students as young as kindergarten can begin reaping the positives just as easily as those in high school.

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All About STEM

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The Great Science Share for Schools is the award-winning campaign that invites 5-14 year olds to share their own scientific questions and investigations, to raise the profile of science in schools and communities, and inspire young people into science and engineering. Mark your calendars for the 11th of June 2024!

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ED Surge

JANUARY 17, 2023

About 10 years ago, Alan Garfinkel, a professor in the life sciences department at the University of California, Los Angeles, got a call. It was from his dean, who said that the department had inspected their freshman calculus course, “Calculus for Life Sciences.” A Barrier to STEM?

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All About STEM

MAY 12, 2023

The Great Science Share for Schools is coming! This year the NEW theme is ‘Science Around Us’ ” – The Great Science Share Get Involved! In the lead-up to the Great Science Share, themed activities and lessons are available to. Each year we provide an inspirational theme to stimulate curiosity.

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All About STEM

AUGUST 22, 2023

STEM Learning has selected over 50 awesome STEM activities for primary and secondary students that can be completed in any classroom, with very little equipment. These can be run outside of normal curriculum time, in a STEM club or as part of a science, mathematics, or D&T lesson. Calling all educators!

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Accelerate Learning

JUNE 26, 2023

When thinking about your curriculum, certain words always seem to go together — problem with solving, math and principles, but what you don’t often hear paired together is science and literacy. While you most often think of literacy as part of an English or reading curriculum, being able to read and write plays a massive role in science.

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All About STEM

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Fancy a STEM Day for your class? Enter our prize draw to win a fully-funded Competition Day facilitated by All About STEM!

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STEM Next

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) had told science teachers that kids learn science best through a hands-on, interactive, student-centered, and inquiry-based approach (see NSTA Position Statement ). The report asserted the highest priority was to revitalize K-12 science and mathematics education.

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All About STEM

JULY 27, 2023

With our schools now on their Summer holidays, we’ve wrapped up our My STEM Friend project here at the STEM Ambassador Hub in Merseyside and Cheshire for 2022/2023! Through the project, we asked classes to write letters to a STEM Ambassador pen pal – to get to know them, what they do and increase their science capital.

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All About STEM

JANUARY 12, 2024

The NEW British Science Week Activity Packs have just been released! The British Science Association has created these packs in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The next British Science Week will take place from 8-17 March so grab… Source

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Accelerate Learning

JUNE 26, 2023

Teaching science requires more than merely imparting knowledge; it involves encouraging students' critical thinking skills, natural curiosity, and passion for science as a lifelong pursuit.

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 11, 2023

Fun, messy science experiments are sure to please kids of all ages. Kids will enjoy messy STEM experiments, which will make them want to learn more. So why messy STEM experiments? So, let’s ditch the textbook and explore some fun STEM experiments. What’s a simple science experiment with water?

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All About STEM

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The NEW British Science Week FREE Activity Taster Packs are OUT NOW! The British Science Association has created these packs in partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Fantastic news! The full activity packs contain lots of activities on this theme and will.

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 22, 2024

Preschool STEM activities and play-based learning are a great way to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math. These activities introduce foundational concepts for cross-curricular connections and deepen students’ interests in STEM.

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All About STEM

MARCH 24, 2023

All About STEM and ScottishPower have joined forces as corporate partners. Utilising the valuable skill sets from each company and their shared values, they plan to engage learners in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths of energy!

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ED Surge

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

PLTW has heard from students regarding how valuable their courses are because they help expose them to and engage them in STEM subjects and prepare them for life beyond K-12. There comes a point very early in a child’s educational experience where they self-select themselves in or out of subjects like math and science.

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All About STEM

MARCH 7, 2023

Enrich STEM subjects with exciting extracurricular activities! Take part in one of STEM Learning’s online sessions to access support and resources to start or enhance your STEM Club.

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Accelerate Learning

MAY 10, 2023

Science is about the facts, the data, and the experiments that prove a hypothesis that’s usually informed by something you already know. Even if it’s something you already encourage of your budding scientists, there may be methods for bolstering creative thinking in science education that could come in quite handy.

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All About STEM

JANUARY 25, 2023

Our friends at the STEM Ambassador Hub London are offering an amazing selection of FREE online events for British Science Week for EYFS to KS4. Take a look at their engaging, fun sessions below – they are packed with STEM for your students! British Science Week 2023 – Hello Moon!

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Accelerate Learning

JANUARY 4, 2023

Looking directly at STEM education, pros and cons can really help solidify why it’s important to consider updating your curriculum to include this method for teaching science, technology, engineering, and math. Which side of your STEM education pros and cons list will be longer? Here are some points to consider.

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Accelerate Learning

AUGUST 15, 2023

Want some fun and exciting ways to engage students of all ages in outdoor STEM learning? We got you covered with our Top 9 Outdoor STEM activities.

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ED Surge

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

With science and technology jobs expected to grow twice as fast as other occupations over the next decade amid rapidly shifting demographics , creating a robust and diverse pipeline into STEM fields is essential to ensuring U.S. Many students leave the STEM pathway despite passing the course.

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All About STEM

MARCH 4, 2024

If your school is participating in The Great Science Share on the 11th of June 2024, check out their NEW guided enquiries and enrichment activities. There are lots of different themes for your learners to choose from – great for the lead-up to the big day! Teachers’ notes, videos and links to resources are included.

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Carly and Adam

APRIL 11, 2024

Imagine an evening brimming with discovery, excitement, and hands-on learning, where families come together to explore the fascinating world of science. Welcome to Family Science Night —an enriching and educational gathering crafted to ignite the curiosity of both children and adults! Need some ideas for your Family Science Night ?

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Career in STEM

JANUARY 23, 2024

And right now is the perfect time to get in on a STEM internship. Careers in STEM are so important because everything in our society depends on it; careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are the backbone of our economy, our well-being, and our future. Go on and get a head start on your career, today!

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STEM Education Guide

MARCH 9, 2023

STEM, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is an essential component of the educational experience. Famous biologist Judith Ramaley coined the acronym in 2001 when she was the director of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Science and Technology in the STEM Curriculum Let’s face it.

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PCS Edventures

JULY 22, 2022

Sports are an orchestration of science in motion. But under the surface, sport is an incredible marriage of many different sciences all working together at an astonishing pace. Developed as part of our enrichment series, Sports Science and Flying Disc can be implemented into any learning environment by any instructor.

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STEM for Kids

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Raleigh, North Carolina USA 2/29/2024 Showcasing real-life examples of people in STEM, careers, and applications of STEM to children is important for inspiring diversity in these fields. STEM For Kids® is pleased to announce an addition to the STEM Icons book series … STEM Icons: Celebrating Black History for kids.

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STEM Education Shopping

JANUARY 26, 2024

That’s where STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education comes in. Introducing STEM building blocks – a fun and interactive way to teach children about these important subjects. What are STEM Building Blocks? And what better way to introduce these concepts to young minds than through play?

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