[[{“value”:” In a time where technology is at the forefront of innovation and industry, it’s crucial to equip students with a solid foundation of technology-driven skills. A strong understanding of STEM disciplines, including coding, empowers students to effectively use technology throughout their education and into their future careers. Coding is a valuable skill that prepares students for a wide range…
What influences young people’s aspirations?
[[{“value”:” What influences young people’s aspirations? Published: Professor Louise Archer, Professor of Sociology of Education at University College London, led the ASPIRES project to investigate the influences on young people’s science aspirations. She coined the term ‘science capital’ to help explain their involvement, or lack thereof, in science. Here, she discusses the role of capital in determining young people’s STEM…
Solve the Case – Mystery Escapes Students Love (you will, too!)
[[{“value”:” Mystery Escapes are proving to be one of the best activities added to our classroom. These easy prep resources are engaging, fun, and full of academic skills! Oh, my, these mystery Escapes cases have such a delightful twist. Students read a short story that sets the stage for the mystery. To solve it, students must complete 4 puzzle activities….
A Search for Life: Astro-Rover STEM Challenge
[[{“value”:” Post by Kristina Klammer August 20, 2024 Could there be alien life in space? For centuries, humans have pondered the possibility of life beyond Earth. It’s a question that captures the imagination of both scientists and students alike—one I hear in my classroom every year when we explore space. In this exciting science and engineering unit, students will dive…
Inspiring high school students in clinical research
[[{“value”:” Inspiring high school students in clinical research Published: Working as a clinical researcher can have massive, positive effects on other people’s lives, giving them the opportunity to live longer and healthier. However, the field is in desperate need of more trained research professionals. The NYU Grossman School of Medicine at New York University Langone Health (NYULH) in New York,…
The Joy of Isometric Drawing
[[{“value”:” I still remember my first drafting class in high school, where I spent hours hunched over a giant drawing board, meticulously sketching the blueprints for my dream house. Those old-school drafting tools might seem ancient compared to today’s technology, but they taught me the value of precision, patience, and how to bring ideas to life on paper. Isometric drawings…
Why VR and AR in the Classroom? How Do Students Help?
[[{“value”:” CC-BY, Lidia Ristea Why VR and AR in the classroom? How do students help? Virtual reality (VR) is a simulated 3D environment that allows students to explore and interact with a virtual environment in a way that approximates reality. Digital tools created with VR technologies, such as 3D learning environments, allow students to understand deep theoretical concepts. The gamification…
Do Look Up! A Journey from Earth to Space
[[{“value”:” CC-BY, Georgia Lascaris Introduction The aim of this 3-month interdisciplinary project was to inspire students in grades 11 and 12 (focusing on girls), to become interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) by combining STEM, Space and Environmental Education. Students engaged in a blended learning environment, combining subjects like mathematics, physics, coding, engineering and environmental studies to…