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Far north on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, eighth-graders attend a weeklong Careers in Technology summer camp that gets them thinking more seriously about what they want to be when they grow up.
Instead of a traditional exploding volcano or foam-painted solar system, today’s science fair projects focus on using the scientific method—from testing a hypothesis to presenting the findings.
As science education has expanded in recent years to adopt the Next Generation Science Standards—which include project-based learning and multidisciplinary studies in technology, engineering and mathematics—so have the corresponding science fairs.
Augmented reality and virtual reality tools enable students to interact with content in ways that traditional tools such as textbooks and videos cannot provide, says STEAM teacher Rachelle Dene Poth.
Want to transform your traditional science fair idea into one that fits a next-generation classroom? Check out these examples from Liza Rickey of Sartori Elementary School in Renton, Washington.
In the future, expect science fairs and STEM nights to continue to move toward project-based problem-solving. As technology evolves and global communication grows, educators may begin to incorporate virtual exchange into their programs.
Districts across the country are working with service providers on new reading, safety, STEM and professional development programs.
The 34 schools and districts recognized in this year’s Districts of Distinction program are tailoring their career and technical education as well as college-prep courses to regional and national needs, while adding healthy doses of STEM and STEAM to turbo charge learning.
Want an idea for a hands-on STEM lesson that’s guaranteed to fuel student engagement? Hand the kids lighters, and tell them to start fires. Even better (and safer): Invite local firefighters to help out.
North Bend School District’s e-portfolio initiative showcases skills for success, including digital-age literacy, inventive thinking, effective communication and high productivity.
Educators didn’t expose students to any screen time when introducing preschool coding and robotics in Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
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