Read about easy tools for removing backgrounds from images to "shrink" your students that can be used to show off STEM projects and integrated across the curriculum on any device. Hi everyone! My name is Candace and I am a K-5 Technology Teacher in South Carolina. I am very passionate about
Paper Poppers in the Classroom: STEM Challenge
Learn about how the science of paper poppers can be used in the classroom with this engaging, standards-based STEM Challenge. Plus download a free guide to create your own paper popper to try folding and creating your own! What is a Paper Popper? A paper popper, also called a paper banger,
STEM Books Featuring Black Women on Wakelet
A list of STEM books that feature and celebrate Black girls and Black women so you can be sure your STEM library represents all students. Plus learn how to create your own book list on Wakelet. I put together a Wakelet collection of STEM books that feature Black women in STEM careers, Black
Free STEM Inquiry-Based Learning Using UL Xplorlabs
UL Xplorlabs is an educational platform designed to encourage students to solve through science. Learn more about the completely FREE low prep modules that include interactive videos, lesson plans, hands-on STEM activities, and creative challenges. UL Xplorlabs compensated me for writing this
Paper Circuits in the Classroom
Paper circuits are a simple way to light up the makerspace and infuse STEM into classroom crafts and art activities. Paper circuits are easy to learn and the materials are easily purchased online. Here is a roundup of ideas for using paper circuits in the classroom. Getting Started with Paper
Creative Christmas Trees for the Classroom
A collection of creative Christmas tree ideas; trees made out of books, boxes, and more! Use unconventional materials to create a STEM or maker Christmas tree for the classroom, library, art room, technology lab, makerspace or school Challenge students to create trees from a variety of
Balloons Over Broadway STEM Activities and Lesson Ideas
This is a roundup of Balloons Over Broadway STEM activities and lesson ideas - both with and without technology - to use the week of Thanksgiving, the week after Thanksgiving, or anytime in November! Judging by my social media feed the last few days, the book Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story
FIDGET SPINNERS IN THE CLASSROOM STEM PROJECT
Fidget spinners in the classroom is a hot topic. While many parents and teachers see the benefits of fidget spinners and their controlled use in the classroom, their popularity with students has led to some backlash - especially as many students have been using them as a toy and not a tool for