Chemistry Isn’t Boring: Inspiring Students with Real-world, Project-based Lessons
I’ve got a pretty tough job, because sometimes chemistry is a hard sell. Some students love it and embrace the periodic table and Newton’s laws of
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3 Ways to Include Project-Based STEM Lessons in Your Math Class
In addition to core classes, students at Memorial Middle School participate in a research course where they engage in cross-curricular project-based lessons that build 21st-century skills. We focus
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LeRoy School Board Discusses Success with Defined Learning
The monthly academic spotlight at Monday’s LeRoy School Board meeting focused on STEM education and a specific program used to augment classroom discussion. Instructors Katie Buckley and
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Girls and STEM: One School District's Success
If you’re the parent of a girl, you probably tell her she can be anything when she grows up—even the President of the United States. Somehow,
Read moreTop 5 STEM Education Articles | March 2017
By Maggie O'Brien | March 31st, 2017 Below is a list of noteworthy articles on STEM education that we came across this month. These articles support our
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Why This One STEM Course Has Four Different Teachers
A STEM rotation model engages students in multifaceted projects with real-world implications. What does it mean to truly apply classroom knowledge? Years ago, application meant a comprehensive exam
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Norwalk Public Schools uses Defined Learning to create a launchpad for teachers to get started with PBL
A district leader discusses how they determined the best way to scale PD and prepare teachers to implement project-based learning. “What does Project-Based Learning (PBL) look like for
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Spring Into STEM Learning
A group of students gathers outside in a large grassy area. Their teacher is giving directions and assigning students to teams; launch team, diagnostic team, retrieval team, and
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3 Tips on Connecting Social Studies and STEM
Just because the "s" in STEM does not stand for "social studies" does not mean that social studies does not have a place. Economic,
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Why STEM Subjects Are More Important Now Than Ever
Increasing globalization and digitization in the modern world have caused a higher demand for skilled workers in STEM jobs and careers. At a time when cryptocurrencies are turning
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