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With space as the common thread, students learn about science and ethics, develop their computational thinking and hear lessons from experts.

Do Look Up! A Journey from Earth to Space

CC-BY, provided by author Introduction The aim of this 3-month interdisciplinary project was to inspire students in grades 11 and 12 (focusing on girls), to become interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) by combining STEM, Space and Environmental Education. Students engaged in a blended learning environment,...

Mechanical hand out of cardboard.

Mechanical Hand Made of Cardboard

CC-BY, Unsplash Introduction This educational activity was carried out during the skills workshops, in the context of the natural science lesson as well as in the IT lesson. It took 6 teaching hours and 34 students of the fifth grade of the primary school participated. The theme is related...

Sustainability with biomimicry; growing seeds activity.

Sustainability with Biomimicry and STEM

CC-BY, Unsplash Sustainability is a critical aspect of addressing environmental challenges and ensuring the well-being of our planet and future generations. Biomimicry and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) are two powerful approaches that can play significant roles in achieving sustainability goals. Biomimicry is an approach that draws inspiration...

Magic Box approach

STEAMagic Boxes – Educational Resources Created by Students

CC-BY, Unsplash All the students from our school and kindergarten (aged 3-14 years) are involved in our specific Hands-on Science Program. Kindergarten children are amazing scientists. They observe and explore with an open mind, curiosity and great enthusiasm. Often these wonderful scientists draw conclusions so scientifically accurate that they...

Teaching English with the help of games and role-playing.

Teaching English with the Help of Games

CC-BY, Unsplash Teaching foreign languages in general education, particularly English, is one of the necessary components. Knowing foreign languages contributes to the general education of students, and develops their cognitive abilities, speech and thinking. To make language learning lessons interesting, I often use game methods, such as the method...

What is the Importance of STEM Education in Climate Change and Sustainability Education for Children?

CC-BY, provided by author What are the Sustainable Development Goals? Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals): It is a universal call to action to eradicate poverty, protect our planet and ensure that all people live in peace and prosperity. The major objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals are: Sustainable Development...

Meeting STEM Experts

CC-BY, provided by the author While using STEM education, teachers implicitly aim for students to choose STEM fields in the future as well as trying to develop 21st century skills in students. One of the reasons for this aim is the idea that employment in STEM professions will increase...