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Project-Based Learning for Gifted Students

3 Hands-On STEM Projects That Challenge Gifted Students to Think, Design, and Innovate

Leave a Comment / Educator / Sarah Sanders

Gifted students don’t simply need more work. They need opportunities to do different kinds of work—work that asks them to investigate, make decisions, wrestle with ambiguity, test ideas, learn from failure, and improve what they create. That is one reason project-based STEM and STEAM learning can be such a powerful fit for gifted education. Imagine […]

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Dive Deeper into Water-Based Learning: 10 More STEAM Activities for Your Classroom

Leave a Comment / Educator, Uncategorized / Sarah Sanders

This article is Part 2 of EDGEucating’s water-based learning series. Read Part 1 here. Water has a way of turning an ordinary lesson into something students want to investigate. In Part 1 of our water-based learning series, we explored ways teachers can use water to connect classroom learning with the water cycle, filtration, renewable energy,

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Make a Splash: Water-Based Learning Ideas for Every Classroom

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After more than 20 years in the classroom, I have found that students remember lessons best when they can investigate something familiar in an unfamiliar way. Water is perfect for this. Students encounter it every day, but it also opens the door to meaningful learning about weather, ecosystems, energy, engineering, transportation, community planning, and environmental

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$STEM Projects to help boost Math Scores$

STEM Projects That Boost Math Scores

Leave a Comment / Educator / Alicia Verweij

The latest Nation’s Report Card shows a troubling trend: math scores are down. In 2024, the average 12th-grade math score dropped 3 points from 2019, reaching its lowest mark ever, and nearly half of students scored below the NAEP Basic level. These declines underscore the urgency of rethinking how we teach mathematics—and precisely how we

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Stop Motion Animation and STEM Tools Bring History to Life

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / Alicia Verweij

Bringing history to life in the classroom doesn’t require a time machine—just a bit of creativity, a few innovative tools, and a STEM mindset. Using stop motion animation, along with hands-on resources like 3DuxDesign, Hue Animation’s stop motion studio, and the Hummingbird kit, students can explore the past through storytelling, design, coding, and engineering. This

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How to Integrate Art into STEAM Education for Stronger Student Engagement

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / Alicia Verweij

In today’s classrooms, student engagement is paramount for meaningful learning. As educators work to cultivate environments that foster curiosity, collaboration, and innovation, the integration of art into STEM—transforming it into STEAM—has become more than a trend. It’s a transformative approach to education that fuels creativity while deepening understanding in science, technology, engineering, and math. While

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Teaching AI Made Easy: How To Safely Introduce Artificial Intelligence In Your Classroom

Leave a Comment / Educator / Alicia Verweij

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming an integral part of our world, transforming industries and shaping the future. In education, AI is increasingly connected with STEAM education, giving students opportunities to merge science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in meaningful ways. As educators, it’s essential to prepare students for this AI-driven landscape by equipping them

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Revolutionizing Education with 3D Printing: A Guide for Educators

Leave a Comment / Educator / Alicia Verweij

Embracing 3D Printing in Education As educators, we constantly seek innovative ways to enhance the learning experience and better prepare our students for future challenges and opportunities. One transformative tool that has recently gained attention is 3D printing. This technology revolutionizes how students learn, think, and create and opens new career paths, making it an

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10 Essential AI Tools for Educators

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / Alicia Verweij

Attention educators! As we journey through the dynamic landscape of 21st century learning, it’s essential to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance our teaching strategies and enrich our students’ learning experiences. With a wealth of AI tools at our disposal, I’ve curated a list of must-have resources that not only boost classroom

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Empower Educators with Effective STEAM and CS Curriculum Solutions

Leave a Comment / Educator, Leadership / Alicia Verweij

Educators are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance learning experiences and prepare students for the challenges of the future. By integrating effective teaching strategies that prioritize student engagement, they can foster a more dynamic and inclusive classroom environment. As a classroom teacher and STEAM Integration Coach, I have seen firsthand the benefits of incorporating STEAM

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