Celebrate Earth Day!
Earth Day is a time to learn, a time to take action, and a time to pay homage in ways both big and small to this spectacular place we all…
Tag: STEM
Keep calm and keep learning
Okay, let’s just admit it, as parents and teachers alike, we’re all just a little uneasy about distance learning during this on-going pandemic. Lately we find ourselves with more questions…
Foundational learning starts with coding & robotics
What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “robot?” For many of us of a certain age, we might think of Rosie the Robot, the…
3D Printing: The future of learning is here now
In today’s ever-changing educational environments, 3D printing is becoming highly useful in STEM/STEAM curriculums. Yet, if you find yourself wondering—how could this ever work in my classroom? You’re not alone.…
STEM/STEAM Part 1 — What Is It?
There has been a lot of talk about STEM and STEAM curriculums lately. Some schools already have already jumped on the STEAM bandwagon; others are trying to prepare for its…
Full STEAM Ahead!
There is a growing wave of educational instruction riding over the country. STEAM is a curriculum that focuses on educating students in five basic skills: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and…
Have You Considered Turning Your Computer Lab into a STEM Lab?
There has been a growing movement throughout schools to turn their old-fashioned computer labs or seldom-used shop rooms into STEM labs. While the decision is an individual one from school-to-school,…
Science and STEM
STEM. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics. In our economy, a quality education for all students is necessary to prepare them to prosper in work and in life. The ultimate goal of…