Asked for advice about creating STEM programs, Anne Jolly says there's no perfect blueprint. But there are 8 necessary components for any initiative to succeed.
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Dig into the nuanced meanings of common STEM words used in elementary engineering classrooms, plus a free printable Engineering Design poster.
Dig into the nuanced meanings of common STEM words used in elementary engineering classrooms, plus a free printable Engineering Design poster.
I have spent the last several months writing about healthy workplaces—how work and the places that we work affect our health in one way or another. My research lately has focused...
Inspire minds with engaging STEM ideas! Discover hands-on engineering activities & creative classroom decor ideas. Tips, ideas, resources, and more - Join now!
This poster set is perfect for your STEM inspired classroom! It will encourage your little ones to work and learn together - as a team! This file has been updated to include 3 different designs. The new design has changed in color scheme. The old design is still included in this download! Chec...
STEM is all about teamwork, however, students sometimes have difficulties working together. The ideal situation is for every student to participate, share their ideas, and complete a task. Instead, I would often find students arguing, sitting, and doing nothing, angry or sad at their teammates. I knew something had to change. What is my secret??? ... Read more
STEM is all about teamwork, however, students sometimes have difficulties working together. The ideal situation is for every student to participate, share their ideas, and complete a task. Instead, I would often find students arguing, sitting, and doing nothing, angry or sad at their teammates. I knew something had to change. What is my secret??? ... Read more
Student STEM and STEAM Opportunities You Should Know About Airport Design Challenge The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is thrilled to be hosting an
Are you struggling with shortened class periods? The biggest difference between being a classroom teacher and a specials teacher is that you can not overlap time. If you’re in the middle of a STEM challenge in a homeroom, you can always extend into the next period, and put your materials aside for the next day, ... Read more
Are you struggling with shortened class periods? The biggest difference between being a classroom teacher and a specials teacher is that you can not overlap time. If you’re in the middle of a STEM challenge in a homeroom, you can always extend into the next period, and put your materials aside for the next day, ... Read more
Amazing STEM Classrooms from Awesome STEM Educators One of the BEST things I ever did […]
Inspire minds with engaging STEM ideas! Discover hands-on engineering activities & creative classroom decor ideas. Tips, ideas, resources, and more - Join now!
Classroom Decorations Getting my classroom, student ready!! This is my favorite part of the year, looking for items that will fit perfectly into my classroom. It’s like a hunt to find the right things that will help with organization but also create the best learning environment for my students. Since we spend a huge chunk […]
I decided to take on my own challenge of incorporating a STEM activity every day for a week. It turned out to be a huge success where both my students and I had a blast. Here were the various STEM tasks that they took on: STEM activity 1: Newspaper towers! For these towers, the only prep work…
There is nothing quite like kicking off Makerspace time or a STEM challenge with a captivating read aloud to encourage our students to make meaningful connections with text and inspire them to play, explore, invent, and create. I'm always on the lookout for new titles to add to our Makerspace library! Here are the common themes and characteristics to watch for as you're browsing Online or your local bookstore
