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3 best practices to create a STEM-focused school

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We are a STEM-based charter school network serving more than 3,900 students in grades K-12 at seven different campuses. 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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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. The practices support interdisciplinary learning, too. Pat Dickerson is a sixth grade science teacher at Falcon Creek Middle School in Colorado. Relevant learning. It’s Debatable by Zeidler and Kahn.

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

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One student, standing up and projecting his voice, declared: “Virginia objects to New Jersey demanding that She give away Her fair and right voice in the new government. Therefore, it is right and fair we have more influence on the actions of government.” history and civics to be studied in an interdisciplinary manner.

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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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Students Create a Pop-Up Makerspace at a Domestic Violence Shelter

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Making Space Located 30 miles north of Chicago, Lake Forest Country Day School (LFCDS) is an independent school that serves students from pre-k through eighth grade. We’ve run stations at Maker Faires, demonstrated tools for teachers at professional development conferences and taught CAD Design at student conferences.

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94 Intriguing Writing Prompts for High School

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Psychology “Do Now” Writing Prompts & Slides By Loosli Learning Grades: 9th-12th Subjects: Psychology Ideal for psychology classes or any subject focused on critical thinking, these do now writing prompts are an intriguing way to start the day. Is it fair to judge someone based on social media posts from years ago?

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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. Consider having optional mini-lessons for students that want the extension, but design your grading rubric such that your beginners can demonstrate what they have learned successfully.

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