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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

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Students are better equipped to think logically, communicate effectively, and to be scientifically and mathematically literate. 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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Graduate Students Want to Solve ‘Wicked Problems.’ Are Universities Delivering?

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Graduate education—with its specialization, close access to faculty members, and opportunities for deep learning—ought to help with this kind of interdisciplinary training. Do graduate students themselves want to pursue interdisciplinary aims and become “wicked”? Those who have enrolled in intentionally interdisciplinary Ph.D.

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How NGSS transforms science class with hands-on learning

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When we have our STEM Fair each year, parents are amazed by what they see and hear from the students. As students plan investigations to answer a question posed to them, they conduct tests, record and analyze data, and communicate their results. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too.

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Where’s the Humanity? The Case for Putting Language Arts Into STEM

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It started with an underwhelming science fair—the type we’re all familiar with: students standing next to handmade posters, listlessly describing their projects, usually alone. For Abby Longcor, Senior Director of the Tech Challenge, that’s what really sets the program apart: the interdisciplinary approach to engineering. “We

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Encouraging Diverse Learners in Computer Science and Engineering

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b.io ) and it’s become an interdisciplinary part of the overall school culture, not just one class. Understand that successful engineering is a high-frustration, high-reward activity and communicate with your students often about the maker mindset. We call the lantern project “ Engineering Brightness ” ( www.e-b.io

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94 Intriguing Writing Prompts for High School

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What is your favorite way to communicate with friends? Is it fair to judge someone based on social media posts from years ago? Perfect as bell-ringers, exit tickets, or brain breaks for high school , these five-minute writing ideas are a great way to get students into a writing state of mind right after the bell rings.

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Notes from the 2015 Iowa STEM Summit

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Can we graduate preservice teachers that come out of the gate with interdisciplinary STEM competencies? World Food Prize – lots of supportive communities – we believe in making this happen. LC – I lead an annual STEM excellence fair and bring other teachers, community members in that way.

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