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Young Explorers Club

Young Explorers Club

​[[{“value”:” CC-BY, provided by author In hundreds of schools in Armenia and in some other educational institutions (secondary, professional, higher) there are no laboratories corresponding to the educational programme, which is an obstacle to the effective organisation of the teaching of scientific subjects and as a result most of the students are oriented towards humanitarian and social sciences. Moreover, this…

Simulations for STEM Education: Top 3 Free Web Resources

​[[{“value”:” [Top Three FREE Web Resources For Simulations in STEM Simulations are digital tools that actively engage students in their learning through concept application and testing of ideas. Through the use of simulations, students explore phenomena in an inquiry-based way; asking their own questions and experimenting to find their own answers. The educational power of simulations in STEM education is…

How STEM Preschool Toys Enhance Problem-Solving in Young Children

How STEM Preschool Toys Enhance Problem-Solving in Young Children

​[[{“value”:” Explore the impact of STEM preschool toys on young children’s problem-solving skills, paving the way for a brighter educational future through play. Remember the joy of playing with toys as a kid? The excitement of building a castle with blocks or figuring out how to fit a puzzle piece just right? Now imagine if those same toys could do…

Encouraging students to SHAPE the future

Encouraging students to SHAPE the future

​[[{“value”:” Encouraging students to SHAPE the future Published: Professor Julia Black, President of the British Academy and co-founder of the SHAPE initiative, explains the importance of the Social sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and Economy. Why SHAPE? SHAPE stands for Social sciences, Humanities and the Arts for People and the Economy (and Environment). We wanted to promote the…

Sending Seville (Spain)

​[[{“value”:” Hola Chicos, Soy Finn! It’s certainly been an interesting last 7 days. The plane rides were pretty smooth besides a delay in my flight from Toronto to Frankfurt which resulted in me missing my connecting flight to Seville. Other than that I believe everything else has gone pretty smoothly so that’s good. My home stay is nice and my…

Vaccines: building confidence and tackling mistrust

Vaccines: building confidence and tackling mistrust

​[[{“value”:” Vaccines: building confidence and tackling mistrust Published: The ability to be vaccinated against infectious diseases is a wonder of the modern world, yet mistrust in vaccines is an ongoing issue that is a real threat to public health. Dr Constance Blomgren, Dr Karen Cook and Dr Stella George of Athabasca University, in Canada, are addressing this issue by engaging…

Coding for Kindness project inspired by “Out of My Mind”

Coding for Kindness project inspired by “Out of My Mind”

​[[{“value”:” Our elementary school librarian and I share a passion for children’s books. We often recommend our favorites to each other and chat about the stories that have touched us. Recently, she suggested I read Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper. It’s a heartwarming story about Melody, a bright young girl with cerebral palsy who is unable to speak….

Water STEM Activity: Design a Water Pipeline!

Water STEM Activity: Design a Water Pipeline!

​[[{“value”:” Post by Kristina Ohl Posted: September 24, 2024 Your city needs your help! The city’s water tower is broken, and they need your team to quickly design a water tower that will provide water to two important buildings: the hospital and the school. Design a water tower to transport water to two buildings. Water is one of the most vital…

How do role models shape moral frameworks in a democratic society?

How do role models shape moral frameworks in a democratic society?

​[[{“value”:” How do role models shape moral frameworks in a democratic society? Published: At York University in Canada, political theorist Nicholas Poole is exploring how role models influence our sense of right and wrong. His research focuses on how these people shape our values and help build a shared moral framework amidst cultural diversity. Talk like a … political theorist…

Introducing PictoBlox 3D and XR Studio: The Ultimate Creator Tool for Young Innovators

​[[{“value”:” In today’s educational landscape, Extended Reality (XR) is revolutionizing how students engage with complex subjects. By blending AR, VR, and MR elements, XR creates compelling, immersive learning environments that captivate and inspire young minds.  These technologies allow learners to explore and manipulate virtual scenarios, making abstract concepts tangible and thrilling. As we embrace this shift […] The post Introducing…