STEM/STEAM

5 Inspiring Books for Students on STEM Careers

A group of girls gather during the lunch hour in the school library. They are a part of a STEM club that meets each week to talk about

Using Fairy Tales to Enhance STEM Teaching and Learning

February 26th is National Tell a Fairy Tale Day. Even though fairy tales are usually associated with younger children, all ages enjoy a good fairy tale. Read a

Elementary School STEM Activities for February

February 15th is World Hippo Day! Use this theme to get your students excited about learning! To explore lots of interesting facts about hippos head to this site.

The Key to Preparing Students for the Future: Early Career Exploration & Experiences

Employability skills — such as problem-solving, teamwork, work ethic, communication, and leadership — have become an essential outcome of classroom teaching and are critical to prepare students for future careers.

Combating Learning Loss Through Project Based Learning

Educators and parents are concerned about learning loss during the time of Covid. Research on project-based learning shows us that when students are actively engaged in learning something

Instructional Approaches that Foster Social-Emotional Development

Imagine you are preparing for an upcoming lesson. You plan to explore a topic with your students and have created a variety of resources for them to unpack.

Engaging Students with Puzzles

National Puzzle Day is January 29th and this would be a great time to encourage students to do a crossword puzzle, number puzzle, logic puzzle, physical puzzle, or

Why Project-Based Learning Works

The phrase “voice and choice” has been used a lot in education. Sometimes these buzz words can lose value due to overuse, but within the context of project-based

Using Defined Learning to Support Teachers with High-Quality PBL Professional Learning

When Angelina Rowden, principal at Sunrise School, says, “Our school is our community” she means both literally and figuratively. The school, which serves students in grades pre-k through

North Carolina School District Gives STEM some STEAM

The data speaks for itself in Greene County, North Carolina, but it’s only part of the story. The real story comes from the district’s response to

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