Posts about STEM/STEAM
Teacher Responses that Foster a STEM Mindset
Hovered over a table full of intricately designed gears, lights, and wires, one student looks up and cautiously asks, “What if it doesn’t work?” She’s nervous. She dedicated
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What is the Difference Between Projects and Project Based Learning?
One area that I have tried to bring into my teaching practice more over the past four years, is Project Based Learning (PBL). When I first started teaching, I thought
Read MoreTop 5 STEM Education Articles of January
Each month, we list news articles on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) that we find exceptionally inspiring and educational. Topics range from research reports to feature stories about new
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Early STEM Career Exploration
When we were kids we thought about future careers as a doctor or a lawyer or a teacher. Maybe we dreamed of being dancers or football players. Today, kids still
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Defined Helps 4-H Clubs Grow Independent Learners
Even with a century of history behind it, today’s 4-H clubs are strikingly modern. Sure, there’s still a commitment to learning about agriculture, and participating in county fairs
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3 Ways to Cultivate Creativity in Your Classroom
Creativity is crucial when it comes to education. According to the Future of Jobs report, creativity is one of the three top “must-have” skills in our workforce and society. Since
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The Importance of High-Quality STEM Education in the Early Grades
Equitable STEM education in elementary and middle school can level the learning field and close STEM achievement gaps. Back in the days before STEM made a formal entrance into the
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Defined Learning Adds Project Manager for Project-Based Learning
The new tool allows school district administrators and teachers to assign and assess student portfolios to measure growth over time. (CHICAGO, IL) April 11, 2018 —In an effort to support
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3 Strategies for Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow
Are we really doing all we can in our current educational system to prepare today’s students for the careers of tomorrow? Since I started in education, I’ve used
Read MoreTop 5 STEM Education Articles of July 2017
By Maggie O'Brien We reviewed the major news articles written on STEM education and project-based learning (PBL) last month and found five that we think are exceptionally inspiring
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