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Category: STEM and NGSS

Students planting native trees as part of the Symbiotic Schoolyard curriculum.
on August 14, 2023

Empower your students with a biodiversity curriculum

Resources . STEM and NGSS

“How do I empower my students,” I wondered, “during our  ecosystem unit with studies that are  place-based?” I wanted students to fall in love with the plants and animals of our bioregion, not only with ecosystems halfway around the world.

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poetry journal
on February 19, 2020

STEM Series: Discovering Math in Poetry

STEM and NGSS

Math exists throughout poetry. Separating the two would be like removing oxygen from air. Oxygen might be invisible to the human eye, but it is an essential part of our existence—even when we do not see it.

In this article, we will focus on how to start recognizing math in poetry, as well as how to explore math and poetry together.

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Seashell with Fibonacci Sequence
on February 17, 2020

STEM Series: Discovering Math in Nature

Science . STEM and NGSS

The spiral has a mathematic background: it follows a sequence of numbers, known today as the Fibonacci sequence. This spiral appears everywhere in nature—as well as in human design.

Once introduced to this spiral pattern in nature, you may start noticing it everywhere. This kit is a powerful way to increase observation skills and apply math to “real-world” phenomena

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Math in Nature
on February 11, 2020

Top 3 Benefits of STEM Education

STEM and NGSS

STEM is more than a clever acronym. It is a way of thinking and learning—and offering education to students that is more engaging and relevant to their lives.

Whether you’re familiar with STEM concepts or it is new for you, there is a lot to benefit from adding STEM to your teaching tool kit. You can scroll down for the top three benefits of STEM if you’re already familiar with the concepts.

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