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23 Easy STEM Lessons for Elementary Students

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Early implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is key to student success in these complex subject areas. Early implementation of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) is key to student success in these complex subject areas.

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10+ STEM Activities for Afterschool Programs

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Among the myriad of afterschool program options, STEM-focused ones are steadily gaining traction, with millions of students across the country reaping their benefits. In this article, we’ll delve into the benefits of afterschool STEM programs and why they are important to students’ STEM literacy.

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Balloons Over Broadway with Ozobots

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You'll need: Material List: Ozobot Parade Templates Scissors Glue or Tape Pipe Cleaners Binder Clips Ozobot Robots Crayons or Markers Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet Getting Started with Ozobots Ozobots are small programmable robots that will serve as miniature parade floats for this activity.

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Toys for All Ages to Save the World

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Overall, less than 10 percent of consumer plastics get recycled , and with toys, the figure is even lower. It is rare to find recycling codes stamped into plastic used to make toys, and the mixture of metal and plastic that goes into many toys makes them non-recyclable to start with. It gets worse. Ages 6 months – 2 years.

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12 Picture Books That Celebrate Women in STEM

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Providing exposure to a variety of books helps to show students that STEM is for everyone. Providing exposure to a variety of books helps to show students that STEM is for everyone. Books can highlight cool STEM topics like robotics, promote important ideas like sustainability, and showcase STEM careers.

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Junk Bots:Trash to Treasure

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Robots, androids, and… junk bots! A junk bot is robot made from virtually any old, discarded materials such as old electronics or computer parts, pieces of metal or assorted interesting knick-knacks, and recycled materials. Homemade Robots: Ten Simple Bots to Build with Stuff Around the House by Randy Sarafan.

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Valentine's Day Read Alouds and STEM Challenges

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This post will share a few of our favorites, along with some hands-on STEM and engineering challenges to extend student thinking while incorporating hands-on engagement. This post will share a few of our favorites, along with some hands-on STEM and engineering challenges to extend student thinking while incorporating hands-on engagement.

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