Tag: Stem
Learning In the Garden Classroom
Gardening is not only a relaxing hobby but can also be an exceptional learning opportunity for students. Here are some of the easy learning opportunities available in your home garden for students from preschool to high school. Starting Your Homeschool Garden You don’t need acreage or even a backyard to start a small garden! Find […]
How to Create a High School STEM Program
What does STEM really mean? STEM is not just an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math; it is a method of learning about and through these distinct but closely-connected fields. Both in and out of the classroom, STEM education aims to develop the creative problem solving and collaboration skills required by real-world problems in […]
Fun STEM Activities for Kids: Math
STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) has really hit the ground running since the term was first introduced in the early 2000s. After realizing how important 21st century skills were to those who would be entering the workforce years down the road, educators determined that STEM education could help students gain those skills and give […]
Fun STEM Activities for Kids: Engineering
Research shows that including STEM into a child’s curricula can activate a lifelong interest in science and even has the potential to direct their future career. Because they are already so curious about the world, it isn’t difficult for parents and teachers to steer a student’s interest and wonder toward the intricacies of how the […]
Fun STEM Activities for Kids: Technology
Each component of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) offers students a world of learning opportunities and opens the door to tons of career options. The ‘T’ in STEM aims to help students become more familiar with technology, whether it’s a device or program. Activities using technology can help your student become more comfortable when working […]
Fun Science STEM Activities for Kids
By now you may be familiar with the acronym STEM, standing for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Its popularity in the homeschooling community has grown significantly, as more parents are turning toward these subjects to prepare their children for high school and the future job market. For this first section, we will be concentrating on […]
Sharpen Your Child’s STEM Skills With An Afterschool Program
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) pervades our lives — from the roads and bridges that take us from point A to point B every day to calculating our budget for our grocery store list. Not only is STEM a big driver of our global economy, but it continuously generates new career opportunities for men […]
