The Harden Valley Academy located in Knoxville, Tennessee consists of four distinct learning communities or academies. The four academies are the BLPA Academy-business, law, public affairs and criminal justice, Health Sciences Academy-knowledge in…
Just what is engineering? The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines engineering as the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are…
Dr. Eric Iversen is the VP Learning and Communications. Start Engineering’s purpose is to inspire and engage children from elementary school through high school about engineering. The books and learning resources…
It is about time for the mid school blues; yep it can touch student and teachers alike. When the blues try to creep their way into your classroom try adding good STEM activities into…
Ho, Ho, Hold it. Come on, don’t grab that worksheet; put a little STEM into your classroom. It is easier than you might think. There are so many ways to use…
You can be part of America’s greatest classroom, that’s right. All you have to do is connect to http://www.cr.nps.gov. The National Parks are one of the most dynamic classrooms that…
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…
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…