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Tips for Incorporating STEM Into Physical Education Curriculum

Moving your body is not only beneficial for your physical health, but has also been linked to improved memory and critical thinking skills. Oftentimes, school administrators, educators, parents, and students think of common classroom subjects separately from physical education (PE) class. If this mental separation between core classroom subjects, such as science, technology, engineering, and…

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Benefits of STEM for Special Education Students

Creating curriculum maps focused around the distinct needs of your children and students is key to their current and future success. Tailoring curricula and the teaching approach is especially important when choosing curricula for special education students who have unique needs. Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons are a natural and effective integration into…

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The Science of Stretching: How STEM Principles Keep Athletes Injury-Free (Stretching & Injury Prevention)

Stretching is key to the body’s performance, safety, and recovery for professional and casual athletes alike. The act of stretching before and after exercise helps the body to properly prepare and recuperate, helping to prevent strains and other injuries.   Like all areas of athletics, there are STEM concepts at play in stretching. The stretches that…

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Benefits of Movement in the Classroom

Movement is key to raising a happy and healthy child, both emotionally and physically. Movement is not just something children should do outside of school, it can be incorporated into the classroom in effective ways. Especially in the era of technology, where students are constantly on their computers, TVs, video game devices, and phones. As…

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What the US Open Teaches Us About Tennis Physics

Why am I learning this? When will this ever apply to my everyday life?  Questions like this are common among students, especially in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects. Educators and parents are often pushed to explain why what students are learning matters and how these skills will be applicable as they enter adulthood…

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10 At-Home STEM Activities Perfect for the Summer

Summer is a great opportunity for parents to get involved in their child’s education. Through at-home STEM activities, parents can play an active role in improving their children’s STEM literacy and preparing them for the next school year. Whether it be facilitating these lessons one-on-one at home or signing them up for group STEM summer…

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Benefits of STEM in Early Childhood Education

According to the Department of Labor, over 65 percent of students will grow up and fill jobs that do not exist yet. This striking statistic speaks to the changing workforce landscape and the imperative need for educators and parents to pivot teaching and learning approaches to meet these new needs. One way to prepare students…

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8 Benefits of Summer STEM Programs & Camps

Summer break is an exciting time for students full of good weather, time with friends and family, and an opportunity to explore things that interest them. During the school year, educators and students follow a somewhat strict curriculum map, outlining what lessons will be taught to align with the necessary state standards, such as Common…