Vernier Releases SAM Labs Packages For STEM Learning
Students can connect the Go Direct sensors and SAM Labs output blocks to create block-based code in Google Workbench.
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The TeachThought Podcast Ep. 189 Is Our Culture Limiting Females In STEM?
Drew Perkins talks with Chrissy Newell about her work to help promote opportunities for girls and women in STEM.
New Skills: 4 Benefits Of STEAM Education
Arts integration stimulates deep learning, creates increased student engagement, and cultivates students’ investment in learning.
4 Tips For Implementing A STEAM Program In Your Classroom
4 Tips For Implementing A STEAM Program In Your Classroom contributed by Caleigh Heenan In Part 1, we looked at tips for planning a STEAM program in your school. Today, we’re going to take a look at tips for actually implementing that program in your school or classroom. In traditional teaching, teachers assume the role…
4 Steps For Planning A STEAM Program In Your School
4 Steps For Planning A STEAM Program In Your School contributed by Caleigh Heenan As a teacher in her 13th year, I’ve seen many educational initiatives come and go. However, one recent trend in education has long been a passion of mine: authentic, personalized learning. I believe that differentiation is the key to success and…
TeachThought Podcast Ep. 86 Engaging Students With Robotics And STEM
Drew Perkins talks with recent high school graduate, Edward Holicky, about his experience and involvement in FIRST Robotics Competitions and STEM education. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Edward’s email US First Robotics Edward’s high school Robotics team: SWAT 1806 Team 1806 History Vex Robotics Best Robotics Project Lead The Way *Also published at TeachThought.com…
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New Law Designed To Inspire Female Students To Become Astronauts
New Law Designed To Inspire Female Students To Become Astronauts by TeachThought Staff On February 28, a bill designed produce ‘female astronauts, scientists, engineers, and innovators’ was signed into law. The convenient acronym (Inspiring Next Space Pioneers Innovators Researches and Explorers) describes an idea first introduced by Rep. Barbara Comstock (Virginia) during the 115th United States…
Promoting STEM Critical Thinking Using Post-it® Super Sticky Notes
Promoting STEM Critical Thinking Using Post-it® Super Sticky Notes by TeachThought Staff We were recently contacted by Post-it® Brand to see if we could help teachers understand how Post-it Products could be used to promote critical thinking. The result is the strategy below. Recently we talked about how teaching and learning in the STEM (Science, Technology,…
Spatial Thinking & Critical Analysis: Teaching With Portal 2
Spatial Thinking & Critical Analysis: Teaching With Portal 2 by Michael Catelli Educators know that students need hands on, engaging activities to help enhance their learning and the right video games are the best way offer this opportunity. When I played Portal 2 a few years ago I found the game thought provoking and fun,…
40 Important STEM Resources For Women
40 Important STEM Resources For Women by TeachThought Staff According to findings by the Economics & Statistics Administration, less than 25% of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) jobs are held by women — even though they make up more than half the workforce and college degrees. An undeniable glass ceiling hovers over these industries, and women…
Infographic: Robotics And The Future Of STEM
Infographic: Robotics And The Future Of STEM by KUKA KORE Staff In a 2011 U.S. Department of Commerce report titled, “STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future,” reports that from 2000-2010, growth in STEM jobs is over three times greater than that of non-STEM occupations. The report also predicts growth in STEM related jobs to…
20 STEM Activities For Kids This Summer
Create a discovery jar. At the beginning of summer, brainstorm all of the things your child is curious about, then put them in a jar.
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