We all know that engaged students are students that are ready and eager to learn. To help get your kiddos involved in their own learning try letting them use their…
Posts published in “STEM Everyday”
The STEM Everyday podcast focuses on how teachers can infuse STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) into their everyday lessons. We will explore and share great ideas that inspire the students to want to learn while challenging them in the process. It doesn’t matter what subject or grade level is being taught, STEM can be incorporated into all classrooms. This podcast aims to assist teachers in giving students needed opportunities to learn and take charge of their learning, rather than having them acquiring sequestered bits and pieces of content.
For many students creative problem-solving opportunities happen outside of the classroom. There are many opportunities that they can get involved in. For instance, Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides…
Gene Clark In this episode Chris interviews his grandpa, Gene Clark, who was born 12/25/1925. The interview revealed that Mr. Clark started first grade when he was only four years…
Dan Rather once said, “The dream begins with a teacher who believes in you, who tugs and pushes and leads you to the next plateau, sometimes poking you with a…
In this episode of STEM Everyday, Chris has with him guest Sue Fouts. Sue is a parapro at Calumet High School, Calumet, MI. Sue not only assists students in the classroom but manages…
Mike Roland, 2014 MACUL Technology Coordinator Of The Year, has been a computer science teacher at Calumet-Laurium-Keweenaw Schools for 12 years and has served as the technology coordinator for the district since 2007. Roland…
Many of us have an image of summer as a carefree, happy time when the “kids can be kids.” We might overlook the enriching experiences of summer camps, time with…
Creating a STEM culture… There are many cool things we run across that might not exactly fit our classroom’s curriculum, but there is no reason we can’t share it with…
For many educators putting science, technology, engineering and mathematics into the classroom seems like a difficult task. However, it can be as simple as sharing a news article with your students…
Chris Woods is a math teacher at Calumet High School, Calumet, Michigan who grew up loving math and science. As host of the STEM Everyday Podcast, Chris focuses on how…