Posts about STEAM
A Bill Nye-Approved Experiment to Test the Efficacy of Masks
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the use of cloth face coverings, and more than 20 states have mask requirements in place. Still, many people question whether face masks provide adequate protection from the coronavirus. As schools reopen and require students to wear face coverings, they may also question the importance of wearing a mask while in the classroom. Here is a Bill Nye-approved experiment to demonstrate the efficacy of masks.
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Solubility Experiment
Have you ever wondered why some substances dissolve in water while others don’t? This activity visually demonstrates the science behind solubility.
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3 Simple STEM Activities for Young Learners
Did you know children can understand science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) concepts when they are less than a year old? In a study titled, “The Roots of STEM Success,” the authors found that kids are capable of developing complex thinking skills before they are even verbal.
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Why Critical Thinking is a Skill of the Future
Napoleon Hill, author of the best-selling book Think and Grow Rich, once said: "You have a brain and mind of your own. Use it, and reach your own decisions."
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Learning Beyond the Classroom- 4 Field Trip Ideas for Students
An occasional field trip is a must-have in any learning environment. For students, it’s a nice break in routine and an adventure that helps them discover new things.
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Girls in STEM- 4 Organizations Pushing to Close the Gender Gap
If you ask your students to draw a picture of a mathematician or a scientist, there’s a good chance they’ll draw a man rather than a woman.
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Exploring Rockets: Space-Themed STEAM Activity
World Space Week is October 4-10 and is the biggest space event celebrated on the planet. Every year, this week is used to commemorate the contributions of space science and technology to the improvement of humankind all around the world.
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5 Resources to Teach Students About Wildlife and Wildlife Conservation
With nearly 30,000 species facing extinction today, wildlife conservation has become a top priority for environmentalists and citizens around the world.
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6 Inspiring Ted Talks To Transform The Way You Teach
TED Talks are short speeches that spread new, innovative and thought-provoking ideas across a variety of fields.
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How to Explore Science with Everyday Items
Science is all around us. And with a few everyday items that can be found in your kitchen, you can teach students scientific concepts like static electricity, acid-base reactions and oxidation.
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