Why I teach skills along with content knowledge
What's the goal of education? Ask different people this question- educators, parents, students- and you'll get a variety of answers, even within the same "group". Ultimately, in our programs, we…
Going beyond a growth mindset
Combining ambition and altruism to make a difference Growth mindset vs Benefit mindset If you work in education or are a parent of a young child, you've likely heard of…
Teaching Electrical Circuits to Elementary Students
An example Scope and Sequence for an electrical circuits education program We live in an electric circuit powered world, but do your students really understand how circuits work? The following…
Teaching a maker mindset
Maker Mindset: defined What is a maker mindset? The term "mindset" has become common in education and everyday use, and could generally be understood to mean an inclined set of…
NSTA STEM Forum
Last week, I attended the National Science Teachers Association STEM Forum in San Francisco. I attended a variety of sessions and had fun checking out the exhibitor hall. As far…
STEAM in Nature Camp Report
The first official program of ESSTEAM Lab was a success! STEAM in Nature was successful in that the campers had a great time, everyone stayed safe, campers learned a lot,…
My Story: MICDC Spouse Scholarship
My hope is that through ESSTEAM Lab programs, I can help our participants and communities to be “Always Ready” for the surprises that life throws all of us.
WordPress Resources at SiteGround
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