Posts about STEM/STEAM
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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Tips for Customizing a Performance Task
I teach 6th graders in a low-income area. Some of my students are somewhat familiar with technology, but for the most part, they know nothing of tech they cannot hold
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This video demonstrates how disciplinary core ideas, crosscutting concepts, and science and engineering practices provide a learning model requiring students to be knowledgeable about science, scientific practice and the ability
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What CSI Can Teach ELA
The article highlights Horace Mann Middle School's use of Defined, where teachers use tasks to create cross-curricular projects focused on STEM and ELA, fostering hands-on career exploration and
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Enhancing Teaching and Learning with eLearning Videos
In a world that has been taken over by social media outlets and video-sharing platforms, it makes sense for teachers to capitalize on students’ interest in digital media. Videos, in
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Supporting STEM Learning Through Literacy
The residents of Marveltown were used to unusual inventions. They embraced wildly innovative ideas and their town reflected the unusual creations of those in the town. Some of the inventions
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11 Characteristics of an Engaging STEM Classroom
If you’re a new STEM teacher you may be wondering: “What should my STEM class look like? What should my students be doing?” If you’re a veteran STEM
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