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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2025

I wanted to see the impact of nature journaling, as a representation of interdisciplinary environmental literacy, on students. The activity I built required students to quietly journal outside, using prompts driven by ELA, art, and social studies standards. Students social-emotional needs were high, as was their eco-anxiety.

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Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

eSchool News

DECEMBER 19, 2024

This understanding has deepened through my collaboration with Kathy Renfrew, whose journey from a self-proclaimed science-phobic classroom teacher to renowned STEM educator and leader illustrates the transformation that happens when educators break down traditional subject-area barriers and create truly interdisciplinary units.

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CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary

eSchool News

AUGUST 11, 2023

Chicago, Illinois – The significance of computer science education in schools is growing exponentially as it empowers children with the essential skills to navigate and excel in the digital world. With ready-to-go lessons, CodeHS makes teaching computer science simple even for elementary teachers who have never taught computer science before.

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All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

eSchool News

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Discovery Education is supporting this initiative through its award-winning services, a host of new content designed to spark curiosity in teachers and students about the world around us, and events, community activities and more focused on promoting science education scheduled throughout Fall 2020.

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How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning

eSchool News

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Simply put: We integrated the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) into our curriculum. My students and I are now so engaged in learning and actively participating in science that we often end up rushing to clean up at the bell. Science practices. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too.

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Explore 8+ STEM Activities for Middle School to Get a Reaction

Teachers Pay Teachers

JUNE 4, 2025

STEM isnt just the latest teaching topic: Its an innovative, cross-curricular way to strengthen problem-solving and critical thinking skills across science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Check out STEM activities for middle school that are sure to catch teenagers attention and inspire them to learn more.

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Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

k12 Digest

MAY 28, 2025

Its active, collaborative, and forward-looking. The IBs interdisciplinary structure plays a key role. And that science isnt just experimentsits about impact. The school is designing flexible, interdisciplinary spacesboth physical and digitalthat bring subjects together in unexpected, exciting ways.

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Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

SILVER SPRING, MD (Thursday, February 24, 2022) —Kentucky’s Hardin County Schools (HCS) is taking a leadership role within the state through an innovative new partnership supporting science instruction with dynamic digital resources. Discovery Education Science Techbooks. . interdisciplinary K-8 resource,?STEM STEM Connect.

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12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Integrating STEM into K-12 curricula helps prepare students for a world that increasingly depends on interdisciplinary knowledge. Exploratoriums Learning Toolbox : Hands-on science and engineering activities, experiments, and videos that align with K-12 curriculums.

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New Data Science Standards Are Needed for a Data-Filled World. Here’s What We Propose.

Edsurge

OCTOBER 11, 2021

On the other hand, the emerging field of data science, defined as a synthesis of statistics, mathematics and computer science, promises to provide students with powerful problem-solving strategies they will use in the workplace and their daily lives. But there has long been a missing piece: a lack of standards for data science.

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Playing to win: The vital role of research in the future of esports

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Over the last several years, schools and universities have realized that esports allows students who felt excluded from other extracurricular activities to finally find their “place” doing something they are passionate about within their scholastic environment.

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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

eSchool News

OCTOBER 23, 2023

For us, being located in Maryland has the benefit of being situated near so many local technology, IT, and science research companies. For instance, they can share information about their area of expertise, be an advisor for students on presentations or projects, or judge robotics competitions and/or science fairs.

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5 cool STEM grants for 2019

eSchool News

JANUARY 31, 2019

The STEM+C program supports research on how students learn to think computationally to solve interdisciplinary problems in science and mathematics.

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Friday 5: STEAM education in action

eSchool News

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

What is STEAM and STEM activity? Much STEM and STEAM activity happens in labs. A STEM or STEAM lab is an environment where students, irrespective of grade, can come together and actively participate in hands-on STEM and STEAM learning. These educational spaces encourage active learning and problem solving.

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5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

eSchool News

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Incorporate hands-on activities and experiments Hands-on activities let students engage directly with STEM concepts, making learning tangible and memorable. For math, measurement and geometry activities like building models or plotting data can turn abstract numbers into something students can visualize and manipulate.

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The state of K-12 makerspaces—and how to create one in your library

eSchool News

JULY 11, 2018

STEAM learning can help schools ensure students are combining creativity with critical thinking and other key skills, and librarians are uniquely positioned to take an active role in designing STEAM programs and maker spaces. Roughly 32 percent of maker activities are tied directly to the curriculum. What do maker spaces look like?

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The school that connects STEM, badging, and life beyond the classroom

eSchool News

OCTOBER 3, 2016

As educators, we know that science is not just a body of knowledge, but it is a process that enables people to answer questions through scientific inquiry. These are important skills for students to master, not least because of the growing demand for science and STEM professionals. So, how do we do it? Collaborating with partners.

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Intelitek Opens the First of 20 STEAM centers in the Republic of Ghana

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

have opened the first of 20 planned STEAM (Science, Technology, Arts, Engineering and Mathematics) centers in the Republic of Ghana. . – In partnership with the Ghanaian Ministry of Education and Israeli government, Intelitek and its parent company, Robogroup T.E.K. Yoram Doitch, GM of RoboGroup also spoke at the commissioning ceremony.

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Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction

eSchool News

JUNE 26, 2024

Improve on your design and look for ways to make changes Integrative STEM combines science, technology, engineering, and math together to solve problems. Build, based on design, given certain parameters and a specific set of materials 5. Test your design or prototype 6.

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Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations

eSchool News

AUGUST 28, 2024

Over the past 15 years, the program has expanded its offerings to include classroom instruction on general computer science, digital technology, mixed media, robotics, esports, and web design. We use an interdisciplinary approach to the STEAM education we provide in our Digital Explorers program.

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Mesa Public Schools and S.A.V.E. Consortium Name CoderZ as Approved Vendor

eSchool News

MAY 12, 2021

The suite includes scaffolded and leveled, standards-aligned curriculum designed to support STEM, computer science, coding, robotics, and SEL in engaging ways, and to embrace all learners from any and every background. Many of the activities require student collaboration which is a critical skill for college and workforce readiness.

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CoderZ Launches Initiative to Engage Students in STEM with the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge

eSchool News

AUGUST 19, 2021

18, 2021 – Starting August 1, CoderZ will once again bring a real-world industry perspective to computer science classrooms through the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge. In this free, three-hour virtual learning experience, students develop basic computer science skills while discovering the ways that goods are delivered at Amazon.

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Why STEM education could get a transformative makeover—soon

eSchool News

MARCH 31, 2017

The recently released report, STEM Starts Early: Grounding Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education in Early Childhood by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center and New America is a summary of current research and makes critical recommendations for both STEM communication to parents and future research in early childhood STEM.

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Tennessee’s Maury County Schools Deepens Collaboration with Discovery Education to Support Summer Learning Initiatives

eSchool News

JULY 15, 2022

provide opportunities for organized play, and offer fun, hands-on science, technology, reading, art, and mathematics activities. interdisciplinary K-8 resource,? This year’s summer learning program was designed to support reading and math enrichment. STEM Connect. STEM Connect? Built on the 4Cs framework and the United?

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How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

eSchool News

MARCH 21, 2025

Interdisciplinary approaches Incorporating an interdisciplinary approach can significantly enrich the learning process for students. For instance, principles from science can be linked to literature they are studying in English class. These activities allow them to learn from each other and view different perspectives.

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Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School Selects Discovery Education to Support the Creation of Individualized Academic Experiences for All Students

eSchool News

AUGUST 30, 2022

Connecting educators to a vast collection of high-quality, standards-aligned content, ready-to-use digital lessons, intuitive quiz and activity creation tools, and professional learning resources, Discovery Education provides educators an enhanced learning platform which facilitates engaging, daily instruction in any learning environment.???

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The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Resources to Inspire the Creators, Doers, Makers, and Makers of Tomorrow in the Classrooms of Today

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Hands-On Student Activities From innovating food packaging to discovering the tenets of precision design to exploring water sustainability, at-home, hands-on learning activities help students take STEM skills from theory to practice. In my classroom, STEM is playing an ever-more important role in the future success of the students.

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Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines

eSchool News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Seeking to educate the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—and prepare PK-5 students for the world beyond the classroom, HNCS’s team sought to enhance science instruction by integrating a comprehensive STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Art, Math) curriculum.

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Bluepoint Wind Awards $10,000 in Grants to New Jersey Teachers for Renewable Energy STEM Kits

eSchool News

DECEMBER 21, 2023

All New Jersey educators who entered the competition but did not win the mini-grants will still receive a comprehensive guide on teaching wind energy to students in grades 6-12, filled with lessons and activities. “We were thrilled to have KidWind and Bluepoint Wind at the NJEA Convention this year,” said Sean M. As the first U.S.

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AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration

Faculty Focus

APRIL 22, 2025

Instead of fearing AI, we should actively explore its potential in the classroom, emphasizing how it can enrich the learning experience. Strategic Approaches to AI Integration One effective strategy is to intentionally redesign classroom activities and assignments to incorporate AI tools. References Anthology. link] Cooper, G.

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Minnesota’s South Washington County Schools Selects the Discovery Education’s Suite of Digital Services to Support Science Instruction in Grades K-8

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Charlotte, NC — Minnesota’s South Washington County (SoWashCo) Schools today announced a new partnership with Discovery Education supporting science education in K-8 classrooms across the district. Science Techbooks. Mystery Science. STEM Connect.

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The Kiski School: A Transformative Boarding School Experience Rooted in Tradition

k12 Digest

APRIL 26, 2025

Students explore science in modern labs, develop potent creative tools in the schools inspiring arts students, and build real skills in Kiskis workshops. With more than 30 student-led clubs, Kiski students immerse themselves in activities ranging from politics and literature to community service while discovering new interests along the way.

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Encouraging Diverse Learners in Computer Science and Engineering

Edsurge

JULY 14, 2016

Computer Science (CS) and Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are popping up all over. How do we recruit and retain a diverse student body in elective STEM classes such as computer science and engineering? b.io ) and it’s become an interdisciplinary part of the overall school culture, not just one class.

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STEM Careers Coalition Marks First Anniversary and New, No-Cost Digital Resources

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Additionally, a series of Classroom Activities resources further support educators’ efforts to integrate STEM teaching and learning into instruction with ready-made activities featuring step-by-step guides designed for wherever learning takes place. Discovery Education Experience users can visit the STEM Careers Channel here.

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Discovery Ed and Leading Corporate and Community Partners Offering Access to Digital Resources Supporting STEM

eSchool News

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Held annually on November 8 th , National STEM Day unites communities around the importance of teaching science, technology, engineering, and math to students in grades K-12. Those resources include: DNA Decoded – Virtual Classroom Activities. Discovery Education Experience users can visit the STEM Careers Channel here.

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43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

eSchool News

AUGUST 27, 2024

— Edson Barton, CEO, YouScience The Science of Reading continues to gain momentum in changing how educators approach reading instruction, particularly in foundational skills for Grades K-3. Promote physical activity : Encourage students to stay physically active, even when learning from home.

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How to ReMake Your Classroom and Inspire Hands-On Learning in the New Year

Edsurge

DECEMBER 12, 2017

No longer confined to a corner space in the back of the library, Making activities are finding their way into lessons on history and biology, literature and language. No longer confined to a corner space in the back of the library, Making activities are finding their way into lessons on history and biology, literature and language.

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Teachers of the Year Say Educators Deserve More Trust

Edsurge

JUNE 1, 2022

These activities required enthusiasm and ingenuity—the same traits that teachers possess in abundance, according to three Teacher of Year finalists who sat down for interviews with EdSurge. Rivera grew up to become a middle school science teacher, too. The teaching seed was planted in Autumn Rivera’s psyche when she was quite young.

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Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

Edsurge

MARCH 31, 2021

With an increased emphasis on improving test scores in reading, writing, math and science, social studies fell to the wayside. history and civics to be studied in an interdisciplinary manner. If we want an active, informed and engaged republic, then commitment to those goals must begin in elementary school—if not earlier.”

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How Scratch and Minecraft Developers Hope to Keep Kids Coding For Life

Edsurge

JUNE 21, 2017

According to the Education Commission of States, about 20 states now require that districts allow students to apply specified computer science courses toward completion of mathematics, science or, as a foreign language. New coding cards MIT offers to teachers to build interest-based coding activities. Rusk with the Scratch cat.

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Two Kentucky School Systems Select Discovery Education to Support STEM and STEAM Instruction

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

A brand new school opening in the 2020-2021 school year, FCPS’s Rise STEM Academy will support young women as they explore science, technology, engineering, and math during their formative years so that each student may more eagerly embrace STEM career pathways.

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How to Become a Citizen Scientist

Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 14, 2023

Wilson: an influential biologist and conservationist who promoted citizen science initiatives such as the “School of Ants” Margaret and Geoffrey Leaney: husband-and-wife team who developed methods for rearing insects Are you interested? This is where citizen science comes in.

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SchoolStatus Selects 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board

eSchool News

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Jackson State University, a master’s degree in elementary education from William Carey University, and a specialist’s degree in administrative leadership from Walden University. She currently resides in Milton, Florida where she remains active in ministry.

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Blending Art and Algorithms, Desmos Sets Out to Reimagine Math Curriculum

Edsurge

JUNE 5, 2020

Mashing the arts and math is core to Desmo’s belief that education is interdisciplinary by nature, and subjects should be taught as such. It challenges prevailing assumptions that some people pick up “hard” skills in math and science more naturally. Students interact with digital kaleidoscopes , marbles and racing turtles. “The

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How to integrate environmental concepts into every subject

Helping science-averse teachers integrate STEM and literacy

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CodeHS Launches Comprehensive, Easy-to-Use Computer Science Curriculum for Elementary

All-New Science Techbook for Middle School and STEM Connect

How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning

Explore 8+ STEM Activities for Middle School to Get a Reaction

Elmwood School: Where Girls Rise with Confidence, Curiosity and Global Vision

Hardin County Schools is Leading Kentucky’s Transition to Dynamic Digital Learning Experiences for Science Instruction Through New Partnership with Discovery Education

12 lesser-known K-12 STEM education resources

New Data Science Standards Are Needed for a Data-Filled World. Here’s What We Propose.

Playing to win: The vital role of research in the future of esports

3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

5 cool STEM grants for 2019

Friday 5: STEAM education in action

5 approaches that engage middle school students in STEM learning

The state of K-12 makerspaces—and how to create one in your library

The school that connects STEM, badging, and life beyond the classroom

Intelitek Opens the First of 20 STEAM centers in the Republic of Ghana

Putting the ‘E’ in integrative STEM instruction

Helping students learn new tech skills–and exceed expectations

Mesa Public Schools and S.A.V.E. Consortium Name CoderZ as Approved Vendor

CoderZ Launches Initiative to Engage Students in STEM with the Amazon Cyber Robotics Challenge

Why STEM education could get a transformative makeover—soon

Tennessee’s Maury County Schools Deepens Collaboration with Discovery Education to Support Summer Learning Initiatives

How to incorporate real-world connections into any subject area

Alabama’s Huntsville College Preparatory School Selects Discovery Education to Support the Creation of Individualized Academic Experiences for All Students

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Manufacturing Day with Resources to Inspire the Creators, Doers, Makers, and Makers of Tomorrow in the Classrooms of Today

Wyoming Catholic School Partners with Global Edtech Leader to Enhance Instruction in Science and All Other Disciplines

Bluepoint Wind Awards $10,000 in Grants to New Jersey Teachers for Renewable Energy STEM Kits

AI as an Educational Ally: Innovative Strategies for Classroom Integration

Minnesota’s South Washington County Schools Selects the Discovery Education’s Suite of Digital Services to Support Science Instruction in Grades K-8

The Kiski School: A Transformative Boarding School Experience Rooted in Tradition

Encouraging Diverse Learners in Computer Science and Engineering

STEM Careers Coalition Marks First Anniversary and New, No-Cost Digital Resources

Discovery Ed and Leading Corporate and Community Partners Offering Access to Digital Resources Supporting STEM

43 back-to-school predictions for the 2024-2025 year

How to ReMake Your Classroom and Inspire Hands-On Learning in the New Year

Teachers of the Year Say Educators Deserve More Trust

Civics Education Is Essential for Creating Engaged Citizens. I’m Hopeful It's About to Make a Comeback.

How Scratch and Minecraft Developers Hope to Keep Kids Coding For Life

Two Kentucky School Systems Select Discovery Education to Support STEM and STEAM Instruction

How to Become a Citizen Scientist

SchoolStatus Selects 2024-25 Customer Advisory Board

Blending Art and Algorithms, Desmos Sets Out to Reimagine Math Curriculum

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