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clock icon March 31, 2022 user icon Jordani Sarreal

5th Grade STEM Curriculum

Developing a Curriculum for 5th Grade STEM Education

The core concepts taught in 5th grade STEM bring together the foundational fluencies students have developed in their earlier education. At the 5th grade level, these ideas merge to bring scientific principles to life and show students how the concepts of STEM affect their everyday lives.

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clock icon March 23, 2022 user icon Jordani Sarreal

After-School STEM Programs: A Bridge to Opportunity

How to create an effective after-school program for your community and enhance the STEM ecosystem with out-of-school educational programs. Learning goes far beyond the classroom. Our communities, activities, and interactions outside of school hours have been long-time contributors to how young learners interact with and view the world around them.

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clock icon January 14, 2022 user icon Jordani Sarreal

Teaching Integrated STEM Education

The subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) have been proven to enhance a student’s education across all subject areas. The skills that students learn through STEM studies support essential life skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, analysis, and creativity.

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clock icon December 8, 2021 user icon Jordani Sarreal

Integrating STEM into Early Childhood Education

Introducing STEM into the class curriculum before the age of eight can have a significant impact on a student’s academic success for years to come. Historically, standardized academic achievements have placed a lot of emphasis on literacy in early childhood education, and less emphasis on STEM curriculum.

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At Kid Spark Education, STEM isn't a buzzword: it's a powerful way to nurture students' natural curiosity; build confidence and skills in science, technology, engineering, and math; and foster abilities in collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. You, their teachers, are our most important partner in achieving our mission of preparing all children for a lifetime of learning about science and technology. The Kid Spark Blog is written by educators, for educators to be a resource in your toolbox so you can feel confident and capable in teaching STEM to your elementary students. 

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