Jewel's School Gems by Jewel Pastor
Fun STEM activities and ideas for busy elementary school teachers like you!
Earth Day is a wonderful day of education and awareness of environmental protection and sustainability. Introduced in 1970 by Senator Nelson of Wisconsin, the first Earth Day was a huge success attended by approximately 20 million people at different sites across the United States. Earth Day is now recognized globally on April 22 by 193 countries and events are coordinated…
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It always shocks me when I walk into my classroom the day after Halloween and see “November” on my calendar. Already? October is so packed with special days that I am never quite ready for it to be November. My planning has holes in it and I am still trying to figure out how to fit everything in! This year…
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While shopping at Target today, I overheard a conversation between two women I assume taught STEM. They had snatched up all the tubs with the red and blue lids, so I felt justified in eavesdropping. Red lids said, “I’m getting these for my MakerSpace!” Blue lids said, “Me, too! Even though I don’t even know how to start one!” Which…
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“My kids can’t work in teams.” This is the number one objection I hear from teachers regarding group STEM challenges. There is confusion. Sometimes there is crying. There can also be chaos. And not just the lower grades! Upper elementary educators are experiencing this tendency also. Nothing gets done. Some kids fool around. Many don’t follow directions. Have your experiences…
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Do you want to transform some of your STEM activities to STEAM, but are not sure what this entails? I faced that question as well, and after doing a whole bunch of research, I put together this handy little guide for my colleagues. It really clarified things for them, so I am sharing it here to help you as well….
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This is a post about what STEM is. It’s about what it means to STEM educators and authors who have dedicated much of their time in designing and creating meaningful resources for teachers like you. It’s about answering this question: What is STEM? So teachers who are new to STEM or are clueless about it will gain a better understanding…
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Did you know that 2020 marks 50 years of Earth Day?🌍
Earth Day is a wonderful day of education and awareness of environmental protection and sustainability. Introduced in 1970 by Senator Nelson of Wisconsin, the first Earth Day was a huge success attended by approximately 20 million people at different sites across the United States. Earth Day is now recognized globally on April 22 by 193 countries and events are coordinated worldwide by the Earth Day Network. While one day a year is not enough to save the planet, it is a good reminder why we need to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
I have created three super fun Earth Day STEM challenges to help you inspire your students to take action, not just on April 22, but every day!
Now, to make sure your kiddos don’t miss out even if they’re at home this year, read the blog post here >>> jewelschoolgems.com/earth-day-stem-challenges/ or purchase the bundle here >>> www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Earth-Day-STEM-Activities-BUNDLE-Earth-Day-STEM-Challenges-37... 🌎
Awesome creation 🚘CARDBOARD RACE TRACK
Wow! What a great way to use cardboard!
More fun recycled ideas here: instagram.com/recycleandplay