Posts about STEM/STEAM
A Thoughtful Approach to Career Readiness
Millennials today have too much student loan debt and are entering a workforce with not enough employment demand. Part of that stems from unrealistic expectations set by parents, colleges, and
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How to Spark Student Interest in STEM
Tips for helping students understand STEM and how it connects to all subjects and careers. The STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) initiative has been gaining traction in the global
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Robot Revolution: Intelligence In, Intelligence Out
Learn how Parkland School District in Allentown, PA, has successfully introduced robotics in elementary school. They integrated robotics into various subject areas, helping in the digital storytelling process, fostering trial-and-error
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Building Life and Workplace Skills through PBL
I often see former students of mine around town. Inevitably, I ask them what they remember from class and I expect them to talk about photosynthesis, mitosis, and food webs,
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A high-school math teacher shares tips on building a collaborative high-school STEM classroom at the start of the school year. Let’s set the stage… It’s the first day
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Project-Based Learning in the Secondary Math Classroom? YES!
Districts and schools everywhere are seeing the value and benefits of using project-based learning in the classrooms. It may seem easy for science teachers because they are accustomed to inquiry-based
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Teaching Every Subject with an Eye on Career Readiness
To prepare our students for the next phase of their lives, my district is committed to helping all students have a relevant career experience prior to high school graduation. That
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Authentic STEM Projects: Learning with a Purpose
Problem-solving is the heart of STEM investigations, but not just any old problem will do. STEM focuses on authentic projects that fuel students’ curiosity and investigative interests – problems that generate
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Integrating Ethics Into Your STEM Lessons
By Anne Jolly Society and industry are driving the push for kids to be creative, innovate, solve problems, and develop solutions. One thing seems notably lacking —what about the impact
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Problem-Solving or Solving Problems?
In both math and science, problem-solving is a critical skill. It is a process that students will use throughout their schooling, work life, and beyond. By developing problem-solving skills, our
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