If you’ve ever taught math to students, you’ve probably taught some probability. And usually, there’s simple activities like flipping a coin or rolling dice that help it make sense to…
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STEM is so important. Not just in a school building. Not just during the months of September to June. Not just from 8am to 3:30pm. STEM is everywhere. If you’re…
Pop cans (or soda cans) are basically the same size they’ve always been. Why? Your students can try to figure out why they’re the size they are (they fit in…
STEM. Every Student. Every Classroom. Every Day. Here’s the Slides…Large File Size Slides…Small File Size This presentation was originally given at MACUL Education Conference Friday March 9, 2018 in…
Many of us grew up in the 80’s watching the ultimate Engineer/Maker/Inventor/Improvisor. Yes, I’m talking about Angus MacGyver. It didn’t matter that some of the inventions seemed a little outlandish. …
Do you ever feel like your kids aren’t inspired? Creative? Or maybe sometimes they’re too creative and you need some way to harness that creativity. Every year in January, almost…
Recently, Stephen Sawchuk, a writer for Education Week, posted a question on Twitter asking teachers to give some input on the recertification process in their state. So I posted some…
Approximately once per week I share an idea for adding STEM to your classroom or your life on my YouTube channel. They’re designed for busy educators. Short. Simple. Easy to…
It’s the semester break for students. Holidays to celebrate, trips to take, and plenty of boredom too. But breaks can also be one of the best times to spark STEM…