teaching and learning
The back-to-school season is here! As dedicated STEM educators, we understand the importance of starting the year with a burst of excitement and curiosity. To help you save time on preparation and provide your students with captivating opportunities for STEM career exploration, we’re thrilled to present a curated list of must-have resources from our store, […]
Underscore the relevance of STEM knowledge your students have worked hard to learn this year with STEM career exploration! As the school year winds down and you are looking for creative ways to stretch your learners, try a few of my favorite STEM career exploration games. Here are my top three: STEM Career Jenga: Learn about STEM […]
Build your resume and share your work with the world in the Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT)! WHAT IS GIFT? https://innovationworld.org/gift-home/ Global Innovation Field Trip (GIFT) is a 24-hour live online event where students in grades K to 12 give 10 minute presentations about anything they have done involving innovation, invention, and creativity. GIFT’s are held […]
According to a 2019 Gallup poll, Not Just a Job: New Evidence on the Quality of Work in the United States, only 40% of employed Americans are in “good jobs,” meaning they expressed high satisfaction across 10 important job characteristics (flexibility, pay, and so on). Researchers found that while most workers in good and mediocre […]
Coronavirus & STEM Careers Webquest As coronavirus spreads throughout the country, it is important for students to know the facts. In part 1 of this inquiry-based webquest, students will investigate the science behind the coronavirus. In part 2 students will use interactive online resources to explore careers that connect with disease outbreaks including physician, pharmacist, […]
One of the best ways to seamlessly incorporate STEM into your daily lessons is through books. For years books about technical subjects (like science, technology, engineering, and math) have gotten a bad rep, being perceived as boring, fact-heavy, and lifeless. But that is not the case with these books! Perfect for anyone ages seven and […]