Tag: STEM

  • STEM Resources for Teachers

    It takes me a couple of tries to find a good resource to refer to these days. To save you the trouble, this list has all the not so good ones already pruned out. Quantity not quality. Let’s get into it. Podcasts *Note – If you have an android phone, you can search for an…

  • Easy STEM Activities (An Updated List)

    Easy STEM Activities (An Updated List)

    Need an extension activity or something to cover one or a couple of classes? Here are some easy STEM activities to get you out of trouble. Take Apart A Machine Go something old that you will never use lying around? Then let them at it! Sometimes this is easier said than done but if you…

  • Why STEM is Important (Opinion)

    Why STEM is Important (Opinion)

    Most schools around where I live (Melbourne, Victoria, AUS) now have some kind of STEM going on. Many times it is a separate subject. But every school has had Science, Technology and Maths departments for decades… So weren’t students doing this already? I couldn’t piece it together at first so I thought I’d look into…

  • Practical STEM High School Projects for Wood Technology Classes

    Practical STEM High School Projects for Wood Technology Classes

    STEM projects are a fun way to engage students, and even have them lead their learning. While many teachers associate STEM with coding and robots, I like to focus on the practical engineering aspect. And the good news is that Woodwork rooms are already set up with many of the things required, so it’s not…