Carol Anderson

Carol Anderson
Carol Anderson has been involved in STEM/STEAM education for almost a decade. Carol loves the connection she sees students make when they are immersed in the “doing” of STEAM activities. Her passion is to encourage other educators to utilize the natural curiosity students have to help them learn about the world around them. Carol is originally from Buffalo, NY and is an avid Buffalo Bills fan. She now lives in San Diego, CA with her husband, 2 dogs, 2 cats, and a duck. She has 3 grown children who she loves hiking, camping, and going to the beach with whenever their schedules allow.

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clock icon March 28, 2020 user icon Carol Anderson

Suddenly homeschooling? Use the Design & Engineering Process in STEM activities

Kids regularly discover that everyday objects can be used in new and different ways. Maybe you’ve given kids paper towel rolls for a craft, only to see them repurposed as telescopes or megaphones before you’ve even brought out the paints and markers.

clock icon November 1, 2019 user icon Carol Anderson

How to use the Engineering & Design Cycle in STEM activities for kids

Do you ever notice students discovering that everyday objects can be used in new and different ways? Maybe you’ve passed out paper towel rolls for a craft, only to see them repurposed as telescopes or megaphones before you’ve even described the activity at hand.

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