Recent Blogs
The Why, What, and How of Professional Development
There are many reasons to continue your education in education. Yet, for many teachers, these reasons get clouded by bad professional development (PD) experiences. I’m here to tell you that [...]
The Need for a Focus on Process Skills
As an educator, I want my students to leave my classroom at the end of the year being prepared for an unknown future. There are many skills that will be [...]
Adding Strawbees to Your Makerspace
Makerspaces are an easy and efficient way to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) into your library or classroom, and Strawbees are a great way to improve an [...]
Robotics: Access Not Experts
Dispelling Myths When you think of coding, robotics and creating equitable opportunities for students to access what is your level of comfort? Do you feel a sudden tightening in your [...]
5 Steps to Introduce 3D-Printing in the Classroom
With recent price drops and increased in availability, 3D-printing is more accessible than ever. Utilizing 3D-printers in your lessons can help you support a diverse population of learners and promote [...]
3 Ways to Engage Your Students at the End of the School Year
The end of the school year is approaching fast. For many teachers, there’s only a few weeks separating them from a ten-week summer vacation. The kids are antsy too, and [...]
Why the Science Museum Isn’t Just for Your Students
In April, I had a chance to attend Social Science at the Science Museum of Minnesota. Social Science is the museum’s version of an adult-only science night taking place after [...]
5 Tips for Writing Grants to Fund Your STEM Makerspace
Grant writing can be a very daunting and intimidating process, especially if you have never written a grant before. It’s also necessary if you teach in a low-income school, have [...]
Breaking Down the Buzzwords: Inquiry and Project-Based Learning
In STEM education, teachers often find themselves face to face with jargon. Often, it can feel like there are new words every school year—which your administration is mandating you implement [...]
From Wheel Rotor to Tornado Probe: A Student-Built Project
What’s unique about my STEM program is the ability for students to fabricate self-designed solutions to unsolved problems from the real world. My favorite annual assignment is the tornado chaser [...]
