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STEM Competitions & Challenges to Engage Students

STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning is essential to a student’s education. As educators and school administrators, it is our job to find innovative, engaging ways to introduce students to STEM concepts. Because of the nature of STEM subjects, these lessons are often hands-on and connect to real-world examples. An effective way to facilitate…

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Designing Effective STEM Learning Spaces: Creating Environments That Foster Innovation & Collaboration

Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects are an essential part of a child’s education. When incorporating STEM into classroom instruction, educators are tasked with creating an environment for students to effectively improve their STEM literacy. This is done by designing a space that allows students to exercise their creativity and collaboration skills. In this…

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Building a STEM Culture: Strategies for Creating a School-Wide STEM Focus

The world of education is constantly evolving, and it’s no secret that STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) jobs are growing faster than any other field. This means educators have an important task: to nurture and train passionate, qualified individuals who can fill these positions. To achieve this, schools have recognized the need to incorporate…

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Ways to Support Your Teachers with STEM Lesson Planning

STEM learning is an essential aspect of a child’s education. According to ID Tech, STEM jobs have grown by 79% since 1990, highlighting the increasing importance of providing quality STEM education in the classroom. This rapidly increasing field with a high volume of open positions has increased the importance of providing quality STEM education in…

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Developing a Growth Mindset in Students through STEM Education

A growth mindset is the belief that one’s abilities and intelligence can be developed through hard work, perseverance, and learning from failure. This mindset is especially important for students, as it can help them overcome challenges, learn from mistakes, and ultimately achieve their goals. In the field of STEM education, where complex concepts and problem-solving…

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Gamifying the Classroom: Strategies for Engaging Students

STEM is an essential aspect of a child’s education. Lessons on these subjects help prepare students for future careers and success in their everyday life. With STEM careers growing faster than any other workforce, it is becoming increasingly important for parents and educators to help children improve their STEM literacy and find a passion for…

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Creative STEM Careers

Table of ContentsWhat is a STEM Career?Interesting Creative STEM CareersFront-end Developer (Websites)Product DesignerVideo Game DesignerArchitectIOS and Android Application DeveloperCRM Marketing ManagerEducator (Middle School, High School, or College)Computer ScienceCivil EngineerSoftware DeveloperSTEM with STEM Sports® What is a STEM Career? STEM careers are roles that utilize science, technology, engineering, and/or math to complete their daily tasks. Many…

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Outdoor STEM Activities for Kids

Table of ContentsWhat is STEM?Benefits of Outdoor LearningOutdoor STEM Activities for KidsLittle Bins Little Hands Bug House for KidsScience Buddies DIY SundialKidPillar Homemade BubblesFrugal Fun for Boys and Girls Bottle RocketSTEM Sports® Playing with PrecisionSTEM with STEM Sports® What is STEM? STEM is an acronym used to describe science, technology, engineering, and mathematics subjects. This…

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STEM Sports & 1GPA

STEM Sports® was recently awarded a national contract with 1Government Procurement Alliance (1GPA), a national non-profit governmental purchasing cooperative that enables public entities to purchase goods and services from local and national vendors. Through 1GPA’s pooled purchasing power, “schools, cities, counties and state entities, as well as colleges, universities and Native American communities can save…

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5+ Best Stem Kits & Activities for Elementary Classrooms

Table of ContentsWhat is STEM?Bringing STEM Learning into Elementary EducationSTEM Kits for Elementary ClassroomsBotley® 2.0 Coding Robot Classroom BundleCreate-a-Chain Reaction STEM Kit Master SetBristlebot Robotics Classroom KitMango Math Sports & Math KitDash Starter Pack with SubscriptionSTEM BasketballPrecision School Balance With WeightsSpace Science Craft KitSTEM With STEM Sports® What is STEM? STEM is an acronym used…