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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. Check out these books from the NSTA Press: Doing Good Science in Middle School, A Practical STEM Guide by Jorgenson, Vanosdall, Massey, and Cleveland.

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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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Encouraging Diverse Learners in Computer Science and Engineering

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Many of them would enjoy the creative problem-solving of engineering—and they won’t know unless they choose, enjoy, and stay involved in engineering coursework during middle and high school. Encouraging diverse participation in STEM in middle school is crucial. That’s the teacher’s job.

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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? Peek Into a STEM Classroom: Hoover High School. Pleasant Middle School. LC – I lead an annual STEM excellence fair and bring other teachers, community members in that way. See Iowa’s 2014 Battelle Report.

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