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Science of Snow STEM Lesson: Snowballs, Density, and Winter Physics
Science of Snow STEM Lesson: Snowballs, Density, and Winter Physics
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Updated 6/13/24 When I was a kid, winter always seemed to bring at least one big snowfall every year. It’s possible these snowfalls seemed larger in comparison to the ones...

Social-emotional learning in STEM with Sail Car project-based learning
Social-emotional learning in STEM with Sail Car project-based learning
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Updated 6/7/24 SEL. What? It’s not just another trending acronym. Social-emotional learning (SEL) basically demonstrates how students relate with each other – and their teachers, their parents, and other adults...

Science of Tortilla Chips: A Classroom STEM Investigation
Science of Tortilla Chips: A Classroom STEM Investigation
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Updated 6/14/24 We’ve all been there. The basket of chips and that little bowl of salsa arrives on the table, and before you know it, it’s devoured, and your table...

Science of Popcorn STEM Lesson: Why Kernels Pop
Science of Popcorn STEM Lesson: Why Kernels Pop
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Updated 6/14/24 I love popcorn. Microwave, stove-top, movie theater, street- and store-bought popcorn. I love it all. And I’m not keen on sharing my popcorn with others either. I’ll buy...

Funding Resources for Educators: Grants, Savings, and Free Tools
Funding Resources for Educators: Grants, Savings, and Free Tools
Katlie Brynds

Updated 5/29/24 Sometimes, browsing the web can be a bit overwhelming – so many sites and so little time. So, when you discover a feature on a website that makes...

Student Self-Esteem and Growth Mindset Through Hands-On STEM
Student Self-Esteem and Growth Mindset Through Hands-On STEM
Tommy Ly

Updated 6/13/24 May is National Teen Self-Esteem Month and an opportunity to raise awareness and take stock of the emotional health of our teens. Most everyone is a parent, aunt,...