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New Slate of Inspiring and Engaging Standards-Aligned Content Added to Discovery Education Experience for Back-to-School 2025

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. “Meet the Magnets” Virtual Field Trip (Grades K-5) Hosted by Sesame Workshop and the National Science Foundation (NSF), this interactive experience takes young learners to NSFs Magnetic Field Laboratory, igniting their curiosity about the everyday applications of magnet science in our lives.

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In Rhode Island, a partnership brings STEM lessons to life

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In April, the middle school students visited URI’s Bay Campus, where they toured the facilities, visited laboratories, met with professors, and walked on the beach–which was a new experience for some. The cups returned compressed due to air in the Styrofoam being forced out by the intense water pressure.

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Science Experiment Freebie!

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Science is not confined to laboratories or academic institutions; it can be explored right in the comfort of your home. This simple yet effective demonstration highlights how primary colors blend to form secondary colors, making it an excellent introduction to basic principles of art and science.

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Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy 

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Crafting an effective teaching experience parallels the art of carpentry as both require a diverse and well-equipped toolbox. In the same way that precise measurements contribute to the success of a carpentry project, pre-laboratory videos lay the groundwork for a successful hands-on experience in the lab. 2022; Ouyang et al.,

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Friday 5: STEAM education in action

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Makerspaces are a great example of STEAM learning, letting students combine creativity and art elements into more traditional STEM topics. As STEM has risen in prominence over the past decade, arts education has yet to achieve the same recognition and integration. You can’t have one without the other.

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Effective Learning with Pre-Laboratory Videos: A Practical Teaching Strategy 

Faculty Focus

Crafting an effective teaching experience parallels the art of carpentry as both require a diverse and well-equipped toolbox. In the same way that precise measurements contribute to the success of a carpentry project, pre-laboratory videos lay the groundwork for a successful hands-on experience in the lab. 2022; Ouyang et al.,

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It’s time to invest in tech equity in education

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It shouldn’t be exclusive to kids who attend schools stocked with new textbooks and state-of-the-art laboratories. It shouldn’t rely on home internet access, a community hotspot or a ride to the library. Rather, U.S. students are entering a time where equity in education has the potential to be closer than ever before.