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STEAM vs STEM: Difference, Benefits, Careers & More

Table of ContentsWhat is STEM?What is STEAM?Difference Between STEAM and STEMBenefits of STEAM EducationPrepares Students for Future CareersImproves Collaboration and Critical Thinking SkillsExercises Students’ Problem Solving SkillsHelps Teach Adversity in Difficult SituationsStrengthens Hard and Soft SkillsHow STEM Sports® Teaches STEM and STEAM EducationFrequently Asked Questions About STEAM and STEMHow Do I Facilitate STEM and STEAM…

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How to build an engineer: Start Young with STEM Education

STEM is an acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. These core concepts are a critical, essential portion of a child’s education to connect to a large and rapidly growing workforce. One way parents and educators can help improve children’s STEM literacy is through early introduction. By adding STEM into early childhood education, children are…

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15 Last Minute Stem Projects for Kids

Table of ContentsWhat is STEM?The Importance of STEMDIY Lego Balloon CarRocket MathDo it Yourself StethoscopeFool Your Taste Buds Taste TestFluffy Dishsoap SlimeToothpick Bridge Geometry and Engineering LessonPipe Cleaner ConstellationsCoding and Electrical Circuits STEM ActivityWater Filtration ProjectHow Strong is an EggshellSolo Cup Engineering ChallengeWhat are the Chances – Probability LessonTelling Time Activity PackThe Great Desert Island…

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10+ Easy STEM Activities for Toddlers and Preschoolers

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) are popular subjects among parents and educators. It is essential to expose children to STEM learning at any age. At the preschool level, children are naturally curious about the world around them. This makes it the perfect time to introduce them to STEM activities. In this article, STEM Sports®…

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16 Best Christmas Stem Activities for Children

The holiday season is just around the corner. This means decorations, tasty treats, and themed science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities for kids! The holidays are a great way to put a fun twist on your child’s STEM learning. Through fun and festive activities and kits, parents and educators can make improving STEM literacy…

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19 Best Halloween STEM Activities for Middle School

Halloween is just around the corner! That means children are getting excited about the costumes, candy, and other exciting activities that surround the holiday. One way to increase student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) lessons is to introduce themed activities into the classroom that connect with the current season.  In this article,…

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10 Best STEM Kits for Teens

Choosing gifts for high school kids can be a difficult task. Especially educational gifts teens can interact with to make choices on which summer camps to attend, college degrees to pursue, or future careers to aspire towards. At the high school level, teenagers are already starting to decide what courses they enjoy and what subjects…

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STEM Curriculum For Elementary Schools

Elementary school is an important and formative time in a child’s education. During this time, educators provide grade K-6 students with the core learnings necessary to progress through their education. For example, students are introduced to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). By giving students the confidence and foundational understanding of STEM lessons early in…

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EANS Funding for STEM Curriculum

Following the COVID-19 pandemic, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Appropriations Act was passed and implemented on December 27, 2020. One form of relief that came out of this act was Emergency Assistance to Non-Public Schools (EANS) funding.  Private schools across the nation have received this funding. But, some may not know how they can spend…

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Sports Lesson Plans for Elementary School

Introducing students to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects at an early age is essential to students’ future success in these subjects. With STEM jobs rising faster than any other field, educators and parents see the continued importance of their child/students’ STEM literacy. But how do you engage elementary students in STEM – a…