STEM Resources

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As a High School Engineering & Technology instructor, I am somewhat disappointed in the way most educators look at STEM. Everyone talks about the Science & Math, both of which are crucial, but the Engineering & Technology sector gets left out in the cold. When you talk to most educators, esp. administrators, they look at Technology as whiteboards, computers, etc. Technology is simply anything Man has created to make his life better & easier.Even a cheap pair of reading glasses is a form of Technology.Engineering is the creative spark that allows humans to change their surroundings to better suit them.Let's not forget that without the T&E, there would be no STEM.

In watching the profile videos on Edutopia I just have to wonder if they do not spend too much on computers and not enough time physically creating something.

As a Science Specialist for k-5th graders,I am always looking for new strategies that will engage all of my students. It seems like this is a community of interesting professionals and I look forward to communicating and sharing with this group.

Biggest breakthrough seen in the UK was the appearance of working models in renewable energy. Fuel cell modelFuel cells have great STEM cross curricular application and are fun for children to work with whist getting to grips with savings the planet!

Hello Everyone:

I'm a newcomer to this group. We've developed a free website called STEMresources.com, which while based on the Tennessee Standards, has an extensive array of materials for anyone interested in STEM Education. I'd love to have your feedback as we move forward with development.

Check out these wonderful videos (~ 5 min) about motion and more
The Science of Winter Olympics http://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/olympics/

Teach Engineering has searchable lesson and activities, with links to standards
http://www.teachengineering.org/

NASA - need I say more? A bonanza :) try the "Find Materials" link and see your options be refined as you add more descriptors
http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/index.html

The National Science Digital Library (NSDL) is looking for feedback in their new K-12 beta version
http://nsdl.org/resources_for/k12_teachers/

A great resource for young women and men to explore engineering
http://www.engineeryourlife.org/

What are the grand challenges for engineering? one way to open dialog with students...
http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/

My students are totally engaged when I include online math games within a lesson or as homework. The repetition and association that games=fun really helps them capture the subjects. My class really enjoys MangaHigh.com, a new site with Algebra, Geometry, Quizzes, etc.

Has anyone else had success with online math games? Edutopia