STEM Extra Curricular Archives - STEM Education Works
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  • Date
    January 11, 2021
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    Working with others who are more advanced in STEM often encourages younger students in middle or elementary school to become more engaged in the subject. Do this by connecting students with mentors. Mentorship can be a useful tool for keeping students interested in STEM, in turn preventing them from falling behind with difficult concepts.
  • Date
    January 11, 2021
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    When students spend the summer disconnected from the classroom, they experience what has come to be known as the “summer slide.” Stepping away from STEM material for long stretches can cause students to forget much of the information they acquired during the previous school year.
  • Date
    January 11, 2021
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    Afterschool STEM programs enhance in-school education while also allowing students to explore STEM interests in what is often a more exciting way, outside the normal structure of a classroom setting. Despite the benefits, the addition of afterschool STEM programs is often avoided due to high cost, access to STEM-educated advisors, and lack of developed curriculum for activities.
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    January 10, 2021
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    Because hands-on learning opportunities are important for a well-rounded STEM education, it is important to get students away from their usual classroom setting on occasion to explore STEM learning in the real world. Field trips can do just that, playing a key role in enhancement of STEM education.