“Good things” – Creating a Positive Classroom Climate
“…and your kids are ok with this?” … the response I got from my students after sharing a “good thing”. At the beginning of each of my classes, I open …
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What happens when you put dry ice in a disposable medical glove?
Watch this video to find out what happens! This video deals with “sublimation”. Sublimation is the process by which a substance goes directly from a solid to a gas. This …
I Saw the Sun Today, Almost.
I saw the sun today! Well, almost. It was just behind a thin layer of clouds. I definitely saw a few patches of blue sky though…almost forgot what that looks like! We’re …
6 Holiday STEM Activities for Christmas
The excitement surrounding Christmas break can be a distraction from learning! Adding in a few simple, fun, STEM Challenges can help engage students’ imaginations to spark creativity! These activities will …
Overwhelmed? Teach Smarter, Work Less
One sunny Saturday afternoon my wife and kids were outside enjoying one of the last warm days of fall. Guess where I was. I was sitting in my classroom with …
10 Awesome STEM Projects Perfect for Middle School
STEM Learning is so important! Students need real-world applications with experimenting, prototyping, inventing, and creating; using their imaginations to spark creative solutions! They need to be challenged to use their …
How do you organize your Classroom Creative Spaces?
Click here to find out more about creating and organizing your own maker space! A few months ago I asked my son to clean his messy, unorganized room, and like …
Engineering Process Bulletin Board Posters
When going through a STEM Activity, it’s nice for students to have a visual guide of the design process to reference. Download this STEM poster set for FREE!!! Each poster …
11 STEM Lesson Plans in under 5 Minutes
Let me help you teach your STEM Lessons and plan your entire first semester of STEM in under 5 minutes. What if you could have a guest come into your …
Top 10 STEM Supplies You Need This Year
Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math are all in high demand. It’s so important that kids are exposed to these subjects in age-appropriate practical applications as they grow up. …