Iowa Governor's STEM Advisory Council’s Post

What support can you get when preparing for teaching in 2025? Here at STEM Learning, our vision is to improve lives through STEM education our resolution in 2025 is to continue to achieve this by providing support, resources, and knowledge to teachers. Learn more about five ways teachers can get ready for the year ahead in our recent article: https://bit.ly/4fImhMF

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Rambling thoughts of a Science Teacher: I was prepared to use the tag "Beware, long post ahead" only to have the system inform me I have exceeded by 2273 words🤣. So here's the summary: As part of our Budding STEM curriculum, I recently carried out a series of lessons inspired by The Little Match Girl to teach primary students empathy through science. Using storytelling to set the context, students learned about heat transfer and insulation before designing insulated cup sleeves to keep hot chocolate warm—imagining this comfort for the story's character. This hands-on project encouraged them to experiment, record findings, and refine their designs while understanding real-world STEM applications to help those in need. The students demonstrated inventive thinking, taking initiative and showing adaptability even when resources were limited. Their engagement and empathy throughout the process were truly inspiring! #STEM #STEMFORKIDs #STEMeducation #STEMlearning You may be interested to read a more detailed description of the lessons at the following links: post 1: https://shorturl.at/VbPu3 post 2: https://shorturl.at/6t3xk

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Catch up on our WebAssign Summer of Learning webinar recordings to find out more about addressing STEM teaching challenges. Learn from experts about ways to improve your course including building secure exams and how strategies such as scaffolding can support underprepared students. Watch the recordings here: https://bit.ly/3X3lu2O #TeachingSTEM #ICYMI #FreeWebinar

Is #crosscurricular learning the answer to our struggle to engage students in school? With Ofsted warning that nearly a quarter of school pupils are regularly absent, solutions must be found! Check out this article by Marianne Cutler about using cross-curricular and real-world links in #school. "How can we ensure that more children enjoy their science lessons, feel connected to the subject, and feel inspired to continue exploring beyond the classroom?...Creating cross-curricular links allows educators to meet their pupils where they are, accommodating their interests and abilities by teaching science in a more accessible way." https://lnkd.in/ekfPMW5v

Boost Literacy Through STEAM! 🎨🔬 A study by Robert L. Long II and Stephen S. Davis highlights the powerful connection between Arts and STEM in education. Integrating the arts fosters creativity, collaboration, and innovation, enabling students to develop functional literacy across disciplines. STEAM makes complex STEM topics more accessible to struggling readers, benefiting overall academic performance. "ELA curriculum is the adhesive connecting all subjects in STEAM, allowing students to think creatively, read complex texts, and effectively convey ideas." (DeBoer, Carman, & Lazzaro) Read more in the attached link https://lnkd.in/gwmTqSuU #STEAM #Literacy #EducationInnovation #EdTech #STEM #Reading #STEAMEducation

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