In May, the Ohio STEM Committee approved six schools in the state for five years of STEM school designation. Hawkins STEMM Academy of Toledo Public Schools earned designation for the first time. The designation shows that Hawkins has exhibited the qualities of STEM education outlined by the Ohio Quality Model for STEM and STEAM Schools. Principal Aufwiedersehen Winfield The Ohio…
Urban farming for urban families Published: Our well-being is intimately linked to the food that we eat and the places where it is grown. Healthy soils produce nutrient-dense food, which helps us stay healthy, both in body and in mind. For those of us who live in cities, it can be difficult to find fresh, good quality, local food….
25 Year-Round STEM Task Cards for Building Bricks! We love using Legos or other building bricks in our STEM classroom for quick builds or independent stations. Read below for our tips on developing task cards along with 25 ideas for quick build STEM challenges covering fall, summer, winter, and more! Setting up Lego STEM Stations STEM stations don’t need…
In this lesson, students will learn how to use layers and color theory to create a picture out of shapes in Google Slides. Color theory, a basic element, is the key to making people feel and think in a certain way. For instance, the color red is known to make people feel excited. Along with learning about color theory,…
The best books of any month should be five-star reads. And this month they are! Some months I read a few GREAT books and many other months I struggle to rate books above 3 stars. The books are good but to me five stars mean perfection. It’s hard to find that kind of book. I read 10 books this…
Si busca enriquecer la educación de un niño y abrirle la puerta a un mundo de posibilidades, involucrarlo en la educación STEM es una de las mejores cosas que puede hacer. STEM, que significa ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas, permite a los estudiantes explorar, crear, experimentar, participar en el pensamiento crítico y mucho más. La educación STEM es esencial…
In today’s rapidly evolving world, computer science (CS) and technology skills have become indispensable tools for addressing a wide range of societal challenges. Technology and computing are in all industries including farming and agriculture, manufacturing, construction, and retail. And yet, the importance of maximizing our CS innovative progress in ways that are sustainably and culturally beneficial is often overlooked. …