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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…

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2024 Spotlight: Women Leading the Way in STEM

There is a constant, necessary push to ensure the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) workforce has diverse representation across gender, socioeconomic status, and race. This diversity in the workforce is what allows this workforce to continue thinking innovatively and in the best interest of the public as a whole. One key component of having…

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Incorporating Multimodal Learning into Your STEM Classroom

When implementing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons with students, it is important to create lesson plans that utilize effective learning models to ensure student engagement, comprehension, and retention. In this article, you will learn about multimodal learning, a proven teaching technique, and the benefit of incorporating this learning model in the classroom when…

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STEM Lesson Plans for Substitute Teachers

Early and consistent exposure to STEM curriculum is key to student comfortability and success in science, technology, engineering, and math subjects. It is essential that students’ in-classroom STEM learning continues even when their teacher is out and not able to facilitate lesson plans.Ā  Substitute teachers play a major role in a student’s education. They can…

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How to Start a STEM Mentoring Program for Students

Mentoring programs are an impactful way to assist students throughout their STEM learning journey. Through STEM mentoring programs, students make real-world connections with successful STEM professionals, leading to increased engagement in the classroom. This relationship with a STEM mentor allows students to ask questions, get guidance, better navigate their education, and make a more seamless…

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STEM & Sustainability: Preparing the Next Generation for Green Careers

Sustainability and sustainable development were defined by the World Commission on Environment and Development as, ā€œdevelopment that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.ā€ As major issues present themselves, such as water shortage and air pollution, there is an increased emphasis on establishing and…