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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…

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…

Book in a Bag Project – A Book Report Alternative

​[[{“value”:” Are you looking for an engaging alternative to a book report? This idea is perfect! I call it The Book in a Bag Project! This little project was invented to have students share a book with their classmates in an interesting and personal way. If you have ever listened to students reading their ‘book report’ aloud then you know…

Book in a Bag Project Book Report Alternative

Book in a Bag Project Book Report Alternative

​[[{“value”:” Are you looking for an engaging alternative to a book report? This idea is perfect! I call it The Book in a Bag Project! This little project was invented to have students share a book with their classmates in an interesting and personal way. If you have ever listened to students reading their ‘book report’ aloud then you know…

Best STEM Summer Camps in Washington, D.C. 2024

​[[{“value”:” The STEM fields represent the future and children who pursue an education in it can enjoy the massive benefits in terms of future career prospects. The number of programs has steadily increased over the years, and there are several STEM camps in Washington D.C., among other major parts of the United States.  You can find programs for children of…

New Adventures in Oaxaca!

​[[{“value”:” Bienvenidos! It’s been a minute since my last blog post – these past few weeks have been crazy. Amidst classwork, excursions, and exploring Oaxaca, I haven’t found much time to breathe! My program consists of nine weeks of classes, followed by a short break, and then a month of an internship or an ISP (independent study project). Because of…

Why schools need to take sun safety more seriously

​[[{“value”:” Why schools need to take sun safety more seriously Tweet Share 0 Skype Reddit +1 Pinterest 0 LinkedIn 0 Email With spring finally here and warmer weather (hopefully) around the corner, Dr Julie Peconi, Senior Research Officer in Health Data Science at Swansea University, explains why schools need to take sun safety more seriously: Despite the UK’s rainy climate,…

NC STEM e-Update (April 4, 2024)

​[[{“value”:” NC STEM starts with you. Twice a month the NC STEM Center publishes an e-update on what’s happening in STEM education throughout North Carolina, and their latest edition is now available. View NC STEM e-Update in your browser by clicking here. Not receiving an e-update? Opt-in and subscribe at the NC STEM Center and get your personalized copy sent…