AstroSchool Fall 2018 Winners Announced!
We’re thrilled to finally announce the winners for AstroSchool Fall 2018! Each of the educators below represents someone dedicated to bringing STEM excellence to their students. More
Education
This Black Friday, Save $370 When You Bring Standards-based Lessons to Your Entire Classroom
Get enough kits for an entire classroom to run amazing STEM lessons! Save 10% on our Classroom Launch Pack when you fill out an information request form before November 26!More
Lectures Aren’t Just Boring – They Don’t Work for the Rising Generation
As educators, it is our job to take into consideration the unique qualities of this generation and factor that into the way we teach. And that may mean an upheaval of what is considered a pretty “traditional” teaching method.More
4 Ways to Teach Compassion and Empathy with STEM
Too often, STEM education is characterized as both too analytical and too critical. Feelings are for “soft” subjects like English and social studies, right?
As many schools and programs are showing, incorporating empathy into STEM education isn’t just possible. It helps students make profound real-world connections.More
Why it’s Critical to Teach Children Computational Thinking (CT) Early
Today, children and adults alike interact with technology more than ever. Just think: how many children under 10 do you know that have their own phone or tablet?
(For us, it’s “plenty.”)
Now, how many children could explain the technology inside those devices?
Understanding how technology works, even at a basic level, gives children advantages. We’ve personally seen how making real-world connections enhances classroom engagement. Experts agree that learning to code is key to computer literacy – a big goal of many learning initiatives. This means it’s important to teach coding and computational thinking to children as early as possible.
The best place to start? Math, science, and engineering classrooms. More
AstroSchool Takes Your STEM Teaching to the Next Level
In just one month, 21 teachers will experience how to enhance their STEM curriculum with the latest classroom tech.More
Who really won the drone competition? STEM learners
Want to see real-world STEM inspiration in action? Then you’ll want to check out what students in Utah did with aerial drones and Because Learning Sensor Kits.More
Collaborative Instructional Style Learning
“How can I help students master what they learn? And how can I help students who master material faster stay engaged, while not leaving behind the students who take a little more time?”More
New: Check Out Suggested Curriculum by Grade, Learning Standard, and Subject!
Since launching the Because Learning Lessons Portal, users have been able to search by grade level, subject, and learning standard. Now we’re giving everyone a peek into our curriculum!More
Is it STEM or Not? Here’s a Checklist to Know
How do you know if an experiment is actually valid? With so many projects, games, and lessons using the “STEM” label, telling the real thing from the wannabes can be tricky. But our newest infographic is here to help.More