STEM Activity: Wire a House
Teach concepts of engineering and electricity with this hands-on STEM activity! Students will go through the process of building and wiring a 4 bedroom house. This activity is designed [...]
Summer STEM Scavenger Hunts
As we come to the end of the school year, a dreaded conversation emerges. That conversation is around summer assignments. I have often been frustrated by this due to [...]
Let’s Make Math Accessible
I remember early in my teaching career I had the notion that scaffolds in math were a “crutch” that made students skip the “essential pieces” of algebra, trigonometry, or [...]
The Importance of Data Collection in Science Classrooms
Data collection is a vital part of the scientific process. As we try to create a more science-literate society, it is important for us to emphasize it in the [...]
What Does STEM Look Like At A Vocational School?
As the ongoing debate of college as a destination for young people spins on, vocational schools are coming back into focus. They are a unique place for application style [...]
Science Classroom Resolutions 2021: Part 2
As we close out 2020 and greet 2021 with open arms, it seems like a good time to reflect on how classroom practices have changed due to our changing [...]
Science Classroom Resolutions 2021: Part 1
What a year 2020 was for education. We faced the challenge of remote, hybrid, and in-person learning during a pandemic. As STEM teachers this was especially difficult. As we [...]
Breaking Down the Buzzwords: Social Justice in STEM
In education, especially STEM education, teachers often find themselves face to face with jargon. Often, it can feel like there are new words every school year! Each of which [...]
Culturally Responsive Teaching in STEM
Northeastern University has defined culturally responsive teaching, at its most basic level, as “a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students’ cultural references in all aspects of learning.” [...]
4 MORE Tech Tools for the Classroom
In so much of our work, we try to ensure that students are engaging with 21st century skills. This often involves the newest technology, but not every educator has [...]
