May 22, 2019
If a tree falls in a forest and there’s no one to hear it, will it still make a sound? This is an old question, but what’s the answer? Sound can be a difficult concept to portray because the waves cannot easily be seen or touched. What is sound, and why do we care about it? There is plenty of vocabulary associated with sound waves, including frequency, amplitude, longitudinal waves, transverse waves… the list goes on. So how do you introduce and teach this topic? We scoured the Internet for great ideas. Hope you enjoy them!
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
September 19, 2018
STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a curriculum driven by problem solving, exploration, and discovery while incorporating technology and engineering into the teaching of science and mathematics.
Educational Innovations carries a number of products like astronomy and space science tools that fit perfectly into the STEM classroom. These materials promote exploratory learning, and require students to actively engage themselves to discover the solution to the situation or problem at hand.
If you have a favorite STEM experiment or product, please let us know in the comments section below!
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
September 19, 2018
Looking for a STEM lesson? With all the free lessons available online, it’s not easy to determine which ones are worth your time. Unless you spend hours in front of your computer, how can you tell if the lesson is designed by a credible, experienced educator? Never fear! We’ve found some of the best free STEM lesson sources.
Please let us know in the comments section below if you find other worthwhile STEM lessons online. Enjoy!
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
March 23, 2018
by Priscilla Robinson
If you teach STEM, you’ll want to learn about the OneCar system.
The performance components in the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have spawned many wonderful chances to explore STEM in the classroom. The STEM curriculum is based on the idea that an interdisciplinary, applied approach is the best way to teach students these four specific disciplines. When your students are searching for solutions to real-world problems, they are more engaged, and their learning is more authentic.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
January 24, 2018
You might be surprised how much news there is about the ubiquitous science fair! We have collected a few worthy articles for you. Some are funny, others are provocative—and they’re all worth a look.
If you come across an article of interest, please share it with us in the Comments section below.
Happy reading!
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