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6 STEM Literacy Activities for the Classroom

ByLauren Chiangpradit March 12, 2024March 12, 2024

STEM is a common term for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This term is frequently used when discussing education and certain workforce areas. When talking about STEM, a common topic is STEM literacy. STEM literacy is achieved when an individual comprehensively understands STEM concepts and can connect them to real-world scenarios. Table of Contents1. Storytelling…

Encouraging Non-STEM Teachers in STEM Classrooms

ByLauren Chiangpradit November 7, 2023November 7, 2023

The world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) learning can be daunting for educators who are not specialized in STEM subjects. This article is meant to address educators and school administrators who may not be STEM specialists but are looking to facilitate STEM lessons with their students. With a society that increasingly relies on…

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Numbers in the Game: Sports Statistics as a Tool for STEM Learning

ByLauren Chiangpradit July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

Table of ContentsThe Value of Sports Statistics in STEM EducationSports Statistics and Math SkillsEmphasizing the Scientific Method with Sports StatisticsHow to Incorporate Sports Statistics into a STEM Lesson PlanValue at All Ages The Value of Sports Statistics in STEM Education Using sports statistics to facilitate STEM learning can be a highly effective and engaging way…

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10 Math Activities for Middle School

ByLauren Chiangpradit February 21, 2023March 20, 2023

Math is a key element of STEM education. At the primary and secondary education levels, it is essential students improve their math literacy and exercise the ability to connect these concepts to the real world. As parents and educators, there are ways to get middle school students engaged in math-focused STEM activities that help increase…

STEM Kits for Middle School Students

ByLauren Chiangpradit February 7, 2023March 20, 2023

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning is essential to a student’s core curriculum. Educators around the world are putting an emphasis on STEM learning in the classroom to improve STEM literacy and prepare students for the rapidly growing STEM workforce. One way parents can aid their child’s education is by implementing STEM lessons at…

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How does Volleyball Relate to Science and Math: STEM Volleyball

ByLauren Chiangpradit January 4, 2023March 20, 2023

Table of ContentsWhat is STEM?The Benefit of Using Sports to Facilitate STEMWho is STEM Sports®STEM in VolleyballScience in VolleyballImproving Serving and Calculating ForceVolleyball PropertiesMathematics in VolleyballSuccessful ServingIntricacies of a Volleyball CourtIn the Future – Posing Innovation QuestionsSTEM with STEM Sports® What is STEM? STEM is an acronym that describes science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This…

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10 Best STEM Kits for Teens

ByLauren Chiangpradit October 11, 2022March 20, 2023

Choosing gifts for high school kids can be a difficult task. Especially educational gifts teens can interact with to make choices on which summer camps to attend, college degrees to pursue, or future careers to aspire towards. At the high school level, teenagers are already starting to decide what courses they enjoy and what subjects…

Why Teach STEM: The Importance of STEM Education

ByLauren Chiangpradit June 14, 2022March 20, 2023

STEM is an abbreviation for science, technology, engineering, and math. This clumping of subjects is used to explain education subjects, degrees, and jobs in the workplace. As the world continues to change and technology advances, the importance of providing students with quality STEM education increases. According to a study by the U.S. Department of Commerce,…

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Math Gifts for Kids

ByLauren Chiangpradit June 2, 2022March 20, 2023

Math is among the most widely used skill that students learn during their education. Regardless of job title and lifestyle, people use math in their daily life. This makes teaching kids math fundamentals an essential part of early childhood education. Math is a subject that can be daunting to students, leading to a lack of…

Reimagining the Student-Teacher Relationship

ByKasey December 9, 2018December 14, 2023

By Donovan Burriss and Kasey Kaler Every kid needs a champion. Someone they can look up to and think, “wow, I want to be just like them when I grow up.” While it might not always be that obvious, it is evident the massive impact that we can have on children. Dr. James P. Comer…