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Bargain Materials for Your STEM Class

​[[{“value”:” We always look for bargains and items we can use in STEM class! I know you agree and I have some great ideas for you- from a dollar store! A few years ago I discovered I could save money on STEM materials. I know you want in on this little secret about bargains for your STEM Class, but I…

CoderZ Feeds into the Five Fastest Growing STEM Careers

​[[{“value”:” As industries increasingly rely on technology-driven solutions, many careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields are experiencing a high rate of growth. STEM careers are at the forefront of modern innovation, and new jobs within these disciplines are emerging at rates exponentially higher than the U.S. average. STEM careers as a whole are projected to grow more…

Fight light pollution by embracing the dark

​[[{“value”:” CC-BY, provided by the author In today’s fast-paced world, where cities glow brightly even during the night, the concept of a dark sky filled with twinkling stars seems like a distant memory. Light pollution, the excessive and misdirected artificial lighting that obscures our view of the stars, has become a global concern. However, by educating and inspiring the younger…

2024 Earth Day and Beyond: Activating Earth Stewardship in New Ways

​[[{“value”:” Planet vs. plastics. This year’s Earth Day theme provides many opportunities to take action for a healthier planet. Earth Day is a worldwide campaign that began over 50 years ago. This year, Earth Day is April 22, 2024. We want to go big for Earth Day 2024. Going beyond random acts of conservation on Earth Day, let’s encourage youth…

How do hurricanes impact forest ecosystems?

​[[{“value”:” How do hurricanes impact forest ecosystems? Published: The island of Puerto Rico has diverse landscapes, making it a natural laboratory for ecologists. From mountain rainforests to coastal coral reefs, it contains a range of ecosystems that are teeming with life. The Luquillo Long Term Ecological Research Program and Luquillo Experimental Forest are based at El Verde Field Station in…

Flight Projects Students Love (and you will, too!)

Flight Projects Students Love (and you will, too!)

​[[{“value”:” Looking for something engaging? How about 3 STEM challenges featuring experiments and using test results to create the ultimate flying machine! I know I say this all the time- but when I place the word “Airplanes” or “Helicopters” or “Hoop Flyers” on our agenda board the kids are immediately engaged. They love to fly anything. So, let’s fly away…

Flight Projects for Elementary Students

​[[{“value”:” Looking for something engaging? How about 3 STEM challenges featuring experiments and using test results to create the ultimate flying machine! I know I say this all the time- but when I place the word “Airplanes” or “Helicopters” or “Hoop Flyers” on our agenda board the kids are immediately engaged. They love to fly anything. So, let’s fly away…

How is climate change affecting accounting and business?

​[[{“value”:” How is climate change affecting accounting and business? Published: Climate change is creating unprecedented risks for businesses around the world, which is making investors nervous. A key way that businesses can address this anxiety is through disclosing how they impact, and are impacted by, climate change. Dr Sanjay Banerjee of the University of Alberta in Canada is researching how…

Shapes in Motion: Easy Animation using Pattern Blocks

Shapes in Motion: Easy Animation using Pattern Blocks

​[[{“value”:” Want to add a fun twist to math lessons and engage your students? Look no further than pattern block animation. These familiar manipulatives can be surprisingly versatile tools for creating short, stop-motion animations. By moving the blocks slightly and taking a picture between movements, students can bring geometric shapes to life – imagine a blooming flower or a bouncing…