Updated 6/12/24

There are so many aspects of weather, which makes it a great STEM topic with lessons for every age. And who doesn’t benefit from understanding weather better? It’s around us every day!

Topics: IN THE CLASSROOM, BEYOND THE CLASSROOM, IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Science, STEM Expeditions, Authentic Learning, STEM Units, Activities, Career Expeditions, Future Ready, 21st Century Skills, Hands-on Learning, STEAM, Workforce Development, Art

Updated 6/17/24

Twenty-first century students tend to thrive in fully immersive educational experiences and embrace social learning environments where they can be hands on. How can this influence your students’ future education goals and careers? A great example of this is in North Carolina. Engineers engrained in a hands-on movement there, along with other professionals and sources, tell us real-world, hands-on learning provides many long-lasting benefits.

Topics: IN THE CLASSROOM, Technology, STEM, Engineering, Careers, Social and emotional learning, 21st Century Skills, Hands-on Learning

Updated 5/14/24.

How much do you know about honey bees? Several years ago, my answer would’ve been very little. But when I started beekeeping that all changed. So, what better way to celebrate National Honey Bee Day in August than to share ideas on teaching about honey bees in the classroom?

Topics: IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Science, Activities, Hands-on Learning, STEAM

Updated 5/30/24

Two of our country’s most famous presidents were born in February – Abraham Lincoln on the 12th and George Washington on 22nd. In all, four of our past presidents celebrate birthdays in February, so it makes sense to celebrate this office in this month. But that’s not the only reason. . . .

Topics: IDEAS & INSPIRATION, Makerspaces, Science, STEM, Engineering