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      Crafting a 3D-Printed Violin: An English Teacher's Journey

      Posted by Vanessa Miller on Mon, Jan 22, 2024

      As told by Vanessa Miller

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      Topics: Maker, STEAM, steam education, 3D printing, Robo3D

      Explore the Exciting New STEM Education Kits by MyStemKits

      Posted by Hannah Olson on Wed, Jun 14, 2023

      Incorporating STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) learning is essential for helping students develop important skills like critical thinking, perseverance, communication, and creative problem-solving. To help you plan more STEM learning experiences for their students, the award-winning MyStemKits curriculum offers engaging lessons, activities, and Design Challenges that are hands-on, and standards aligned. This online resource includes over 400 lesson plans that use 3D printing, robotics, sensors, and virtual simulations to deepen students' understanding and optimize learning experiences. 

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      Topics: STEAM, 3D printing, STEM education, MyStemKits, MimioSTEM

      Girls and STEM – How Can We Close the Gender Gap?

      Posted by Hannah Olson on Tue, May 23, 2023

      Women and girls play a crucial role in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, which aim to solve big challenges like global pandemics, climate change, and improving communication through technology. In addition to being inclusive, increasing women's participation in STEM can boost our economy, reduce the pay gap, and create a more diverse and talented workforce, leading to innovative ideas and solutions. 

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      Topics: STEM, STEAM, STEM education, Women in STEM, Girls in STEM

      Family Traditions and 3D Printing – A Perfect Combo

      Posted by Haley Williams on Mon, Jan 17, 2022

      J.K. Hileman Elementary School in Queen City, TX recently purchased Robo E3 3D printers and MyStemKits standards-driven STEM curriculum. After a half-day training in October, one teacher quickly jumped in to use this award-winning STEM solution. Let us introduce you to Haley Williams. 

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      Topics: STEM, STEAM, 3D printing, Robo3D

      25 STEAM Books to Add to Your Library

      Posted by Melizza Cuizon on Tue, Oct 19, 2021

      We are in the middle of National Friends of Libraries Week, and at the start of National Book MonthNational Reading Group Month, and International School Library Month! This is definitely a time to enjoy reading amazing stories and books that introduce us to new experiences and ideas. It’s also a reminder that we can find these amazing stories with STEAM concepts. Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics should take up more than a couple of baskets or shelves in our classroom library – they should be regular parts of our daily teaching and learning lives. STEAM education creates critical thinkers, increases science literacy, and empowers the next generation of innovators. STEAM affects every area of our lives and it's important for our youth to see and understand how they can create a positive impact on how our world operates. By integrating reading and literacy with STEAM, not only do our youth develop as stronger readers, their interests in STEAM education and careers are piqued. 

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      Topics: STEM, STEAM

      Recharge STEM Instruction in Your Classroom

      Posted by Melizza Cuizon on Fri, Apr 30, 2021

      Since the shift to remote learning due to pandemic-related school closures, the focus on science has suffered in comparison to the focus on core subjects such as math and language arts. While some students benefited from the increased flexibility of remote learning, others needed more hands-on investigations. As more schools are opening to in-person learning, the need to incorporate STEM is essential. Why? Research has shown that the call for STEM-related jobs has grown much faster, as much as three times more, than the call for other jobs. The investment of time and resources in STEM instruction now is an investment in the STEM workforce.

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      Topics: STEM Lessons, STEM, STEAM

      Inspiring Our Next Generation of Female STEM Pioneers

      Posted by Hannah Olson on Thu, Feb 11, 2021

       

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      Topics: STEM, STEAM, steam education, STEM education, Women in STEM, Girls in STEM

      Creating a Virtual Makerspace

      Posted by Melizza Cuizon on Tue, Nov 10, 2020

      Growing up, my dad spent lots of time in the garage working on things — his 1972 Ford Pinto (understandably), my brother’s bikes, and making small items for our home. The garage was his makerspace and he used it to design, plan, and follow through on his creative ideas. Later, my brother used the garage as his makerspace. These days makerspaces are moving out of the garages of hobbyists to classrooms and schools for our students to engage in interactive experiences that spark imaginations.

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      Topics: STEM, STEAM, virtual classroom, Makerspace

      STEM Lesson Idea: Using Virtual Learning to Drive Environmental Change

      Posted by Hannah Olson on Tue, Nov 3, 2020

      Many teachers are struggling with how to address STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) topics in this time of social-distancing and remote-learning. Even for schools that are meeting in person, many of the hands-on lesson plans that teachers might have previously utilized are incredibly challenging under distancing and cleanliness guidelines. After all, who really has time to sanitize every block in a base-ten-blocks set between students? No one.

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      Topics: STEM Lessons, STEM, STEAM, distance learning, virtual classroom, steam lessons, STEM education, hybrid learning, Virtual STEM kits

      3D Modeling for 3D Printing: Modeling 101

      Posted by Hannah Olson on Tue, Oct 13, 2020

      If you want to learn modeling, MyStemKits STEAM Design Challenges are definitely the way to go about it. The activities guide you step-by-step through the process of creating a variety of objects, while equipping you with the skills necessary to build your own unique constructions. To supplement that collection of resources, MyStemKits has assembled a general “tips toolbox” of things to consider and strategies to employ for successful 3D modeling.

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      Topics: STEM Lessons, STEM, STEAM, steam education, steam lessons, 3D printing, STEM education, Robo3D, MyStemKits

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