Most of us love a story, kids and adults alike. A good story captures our imagination, makes us wonder or feel something, and might even teach us something. Fairy tales are an example of this kind of story. Typically, they are fanciful, have some type of conflict and resolution, and leave you with a takeaway or two.
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IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Culture,
STEM,
Trends,
Resources,
Authentic Learning,
Social and emotional learning,
Activities,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM
“Americans consume 2.8 billion pounds of chocolate each year, or over 11 pounds per person” (Chocolate Store). That is a lot of chocolate. And, if I’m honest, I most certainly do my part to meet that statistic. I will pick chocolate over any other sweet flavor, bar none.
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IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
Culture,
Science,
STEM,
Trends,
Resources,
Activities,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM
Have you seen our recently released 2021 Big Book catalog? This year, we’ve got exciting products in all categories as well as an anniversary celebration. I was able to sit down with Marketing Portfolio Coordinator Anna Gudde to ask her some questions about the 2021 Big Book catalog.
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IN THE CLASSROOM,
Middle School,
Elementary School,
High School,
Homeschool,
Teacher Resources,
Science,
Technology,
STEM,
Trends,
Resources,
Engineering,
Coding,
Activities,
TETRIX Robotics,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM,
Art
Coauthored by Lisa Lewis, gifted intellectual instructor at Lafayette Upper Elementary in Fredericksburg, VA, and Pitsco TAG member
As educators, we are the individuals who have a direct connection and responsibility to make STEM accessible to all students. We must be mindful to provide and empower all students with STEM opportunities.
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IN THE CLASSROOM,
BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
Collaborations,
Culture,
STEM,
Trends,
Resources,
Teacher Development,
Authentic Learning,
Activities,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM,
Women in STEM
An idea. 💡
Started from scratch. 📝
From a brilliant mind. 🧠
That’s exactly where entrepreneurship begins.
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BEYOND THE CLASSROOM,
Competitions,
IDEAS & INSPIRATION,
Teacher Resources,
Culture,
Technology,
STEM,
Trends,
Resources,
Engineering,
Careers,
Professional Development,
Activities,
Career Expeditions,
Future Ready,
21st Century Skills,
Hands-on Learning,
STEAM,
innovate,
Workforce Development,
Inquiry-based Learning