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…
As fall turns to winter, parents and educators can use the winter months and holiday season to engage students in winter-themed STEM activities. By leaning into seasonal STEM activities, students can get excited about learning, and make a connection with something they love, like the holiday season! In this article, we will explore a variety…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Summer is a time for students to play, have fun, and enjoy the outdoors. There is a way for parents to seamlessly integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into their child’s summer in a way that seems more like they are playing than learning – but we know the truth! In this article, we…
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…
A diverse STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) workforce is key to the continued success and innovation in these areas. A diverse workforce is created through various genders, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds being equally represented throughout the entire STEM workforce and in individual roles. In honor of International Women’s Month, this article focuses on…
STEM is a common term for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This term is frequently used when discussing education and certain workforce areas. When talking about STEM, a common topic is STEM literacy. STEM literacy is achieved when an individual comprehensively understands STEM concepts and can connect them to real-world scenarios. Table of Contents1. Storytelling…
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