Teachers use stem challenges as team building activities for kids, but if you are a cart stem teacher that moves from class to class or sees many classes in one week, then you might be wondering how to build community with those classes when you only see them for 30 minutes to an hour a week. In this post, I…
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When I was first hired at my Mexico- bordering district, I remember my students would think an engineer was a train conductor. They had no idea what stem was, and not even my 6th graders could differentiate what each of the letters in stem represented. I learned that my students needed extra support in teaching what Stem is, and…
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30 minute stem challenge for elementary classroom
Congratulations are in order! You’ve just been given a position as a new STEM teacher and wondering where to get started? Been there and experienced it as well! The best place to begin would be to learn about the engineering design process for elementary students. What is the Engineering Design Process? The engineering design process is a series…
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Looking for a stem lesson plan example for elementary? Do you want kids engaged at home during distance learning with a hands-on-project? This boat stem challenge will get your students excited about learning and creating as they complete these stem activities to create a boat float design. This science, technology, engineering, and math activity will encourage problem-solving, thinking creatively, and…
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