Unlocking STEAM Power


Educational Innovations Blog

By Jared Hottenstein

Construction paper…  Scissors…  Colored markers…  Glue sticks…  These simple materials can unlock a world of science for kids to explore.  These days, STEM initiatives are already shaping how kids understand science.  But now, with the educational shift to online learning, we’re looking at the perfect opportunity to add “Arts” to STEM.  In other words, full STEAM ahead!

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Using Scientific Research Articles as a Teaching Tool


By Srividhya Sundaram

How can I connect my students with the latest scientific research in an engaging, unforgettable way?  I have often wrestled with this question.  While some of my attempts to bring scientific research articles into my classroom have failed, there are others that do the job nicely.  In fact, a few efforts stand out!  That’s what I would like to share with you:  an effective way to use science articles as a tool that makes student comprehension more visible… and offers curious young minds a valuable peek into the world of research.

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Simple Machines are Simply Everywhere


Educational Innovations Blog

By Jared Hottenstein

The science of simple machines is simply everywhere—in our homes, on the playground, at school, in our doctor’s office, and countless other places.  We live with simple machines, often without even knowing it.

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Hydropower Ideas for the Classroom… and the World


Roy Bentley, Educational Innovations

By Captain Roy Bentley

Renewable energy is a hot topic around the world.  What IS renewable energy?  As you probably already know, it is energy sourced by a power that is not depleted when used.  As nations strive to reduce the impact of CO2 and other pollutants on the Earth, there’s a global push toward zero emission energy sources.  In other words, renewable energy.

Examples of renewable energy are Wind, Solar, Tidal, Geothermal, and Hydropower.  

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Science Scavenger Hunts


Educational Innovations Blog

By Jared Hottenstein

How do you make online learning interactive?  I wrestled with that question when my classroom became a computer screen.  Science is everywhere, but we seldom take the time to stop and think about it. 

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