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5 fun STEM learning resources for summer engagement

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Exploratorium: Science Snacks The Exploratorium, a renowned museum of science, art, and human perception in San Francisco, offers Science Snacks–free, hands-on STEM activities designed for students in grades 3-12. Here are five online learning resources to support summer STEM learning: 1.

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Making Math Class Relevant to Real Life

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It also connects to other issues, such as the rigid class sequences that some experts warn block certain students from advancing in math and that exclude courses like data science that would be useful for students future careers. Adding applied math courses is also on the agenda. Shadel supports revamping math courses around careers.

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Why math hints matter–and how AI can help

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Another challenge is that many hints in textbooks and software programs are one-size-fits-all. By combining cognitive and learning science, research, practical instruction, and the power of AI, we can motivate and show students that every math learner is a mathematician. Not all hints, however, are created equal.

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How to Make Math Fun and Interesting

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Making Math Fun for Young Students Turn Math into Learning Stations Textbooks alone wont cut it for young learners, they need movement, hands-on activities, and variety. It also takes the stress out of flipping through a textbook and brings math to life. Learning stations are a great way to keep them engaged.

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J. Addison School: Fostering Purpose-Driven Learning in a Digital Age

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Addison School, learning isn’t limited to textbooks and tests. Some get academic help in math or science. A key part of the school experience is the Focus For Success® (FFS) program. Three times a week, students stay for an extra period from 3 to 4 p.m.—not not for more homework, but for enrichment.

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Why Giving My Students More Choice Was the Most Punk Rock Thing I Could Do

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Some said yes, or gave textbook answers such as, “So we can be successful in high school,” or “to grow our brains.” Some wanted to spend more time in science than in my class and felt like being forced to learn about history was a waste of time. I asked my students, “Do you understand why you learn what you learn in school?”

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What Your Students Aren’t Telling You: Listening, Learning, and Leading with Empathy 

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From Curiosity to Campuswide Inquiry The project began in two large general education courses I teach at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: FSHN 101: The Science of Food and FSHN 120: Contemporary Nutrition. Textbook format and cost mattered. Students appreciated transparency and choice when it came to required materials.