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Are you struggling with shortened class periods? The biggest difference between being a classroom teacher and a specials teacher is that you can not overlap time. If you’re in the middle of a STEM challenge in a homeroom, you can always extend into the next period, and put your materials aside for the next day, ... Read more

Great Teachers & STEM - What makes a good STEM teacher? - Do you remember at least one or two teachers who truly influenced you? Find out what qualities make a great STEM teacher. Do you have what it takes or know someone who does? Find out how to be a great STEM teacher at STEMtropolis.com.

Quick- What movie is this a line from - "It's the best of the best....." Can't decide? Keep thinking about it and I'll let you know later. In the meantime, this post is about the best of the best! About two weeks ago I added a post about the favorite STEM challenges in my

Are you looking for something that will have ALL of your elementary students engaged from young kids to older? Do you hate planning out stem projects that use hard-to-find equipment and are exhausting to prepare? Have you tried easy STEM activities yet in your classroom? Easy stem challenges are a great way to have students […]

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Do you remember at least one or two teachers who truly influenced you and your future? Great teachers can do that -no matter what subjects they teach - but STEM teachers can make a lasting impact on students. Do you have what it takes to be a great teacher? Or does your teacher measure up? Click through to see what all STEM teachers need!

Are you a new STEM teacher or new to incorporating STEM in the classroom? This post has everything you need to get started!

Discover some fascinating, no prep, STEM activities and challenges you can do with your students using paper! Engineering, math and science.

Are you looking for a perfect STEM Challenge to teach classroom rules? Check this post for the details and a free challenge!

One of the biggest struggles we hear from teachers wanting to implement STEM or a makerspace is the cost of materials. We asked members of our Facebook Group, Elementary STEM Teachers Club , to share their budget friendly tips and tricks for keeping their STEM supplies stocked. The following a

Try these easy prep STEM challenges! Tested & teacher-approved, they’re designed by a STEM specialist to spark creativity and problem-solving in your students.

The following is a guest post from Dr. Jacie Maslyk . You could hear the chatter heading down towards the cafeteria. The noises of curious learners working and questioning. Chairs moving and the teacher getting everyone’s attention. Things got quiet. Then a countdown in unison. 3-2-1!

Our primer on STEM for educators.

Teacher friends, It’s typical for students to begin losing focus in the classroom as the end of the school year is approaching. Real learning does not have to go out the window just yet, you just have to mask it such a way where it doesn’t quite seem like learning to students… but in fact, still is! Do your

Ready to bring STEM to your classroom, but not sure where to start? This post outlines 10 MUST HAVE STEM materials for your classroom.

STEM Activity featuring Robotic Hands - students have the task of using given supplies to create a model of a robotic hand. They have specific criteria to follow. You will love the detailed teacher’s guide.

STEM Elevator Challenge- Build a cranking elevator to lift a heavy load. A perfect challenge for Halloween, Easter, or any time!

If your students aren’t excited about STEM, the problem might be a lack of exposure to real-world challenges. Real-world problem solving should be at the core of any STEM education program. It increases student buy-in as students realize that their work has an impact that extends beyond the classro

Setting up a STEM Classroom or Makerspace and not sure where to start. These STEM Classroom supplies are a must have for any STEM teacher.

*This blog post contains Amazon affiliate links. By clicking on the links and making a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Learning about real-world problems is a great way to engage your students and get them excited about STEM. Introducing your students to r