By guest blogger Anna Clausen, Abbott Volunteer Champion Healthy living has always been a focus of mine, as both of my parents passed away from cancer at a young age. I try to stay healthy by keeping an active lifestyle through running, biking and swimming. When I had kids, health became even more important; we
NEW Middle School Nuclear Science Program
By Jessica Donaldson, Technology Teacher, Cane Bay Middle School, Berkeley County School District, SC __________________________________________ Did you know that South Carolina has four nuclear power plants that supplied roughly 58% of the state’s electricity in 2017? I live and teach in South Carolina, and while I knew we had several nuclear power plants, I did not
The DEN Welcomes Siemens STEM Academy Educators
Next week is another one of my favorite weeks of the year because it’s the Siemens STEM Institute. Coming off of a phenomenal week at DENSI 2014, so many of you continue to share your reflections through our blogs and other social media. With that spirit of community in mind, next week we have the
Join Tomorrow at 1pm ET: An Ultimate Cool School Assembly
REGISTER TODAY: An Ultimate Cool School Assembly Bending the Elements: Exploring the Way the World Works Tune into our Siemens Science Day Ultimate Cool School Assembly as Patti Duncan presents fun and interactive science activities and highlights the importance of science literacy. During this webcast, students will be amazed as they witness interactive demonstrations and mind-blowing experiments
Join Tomorrow at 1pm ET: Behind the Scenes from a Greek Yogurt Factory
Join Discovery Education and Chobani as we transport your classroom to the Chobani factory in New Berlin, NY for a sneak peek into the technology used to deliver fresh milk, add live and active cultures, complete a straining process and transport Greek Yogurt to the grocery store. K-5 classrooms will also meet the Founder and
4/22 at 1pm Virtual Event for Students: STEM is Now, STEM is How
Siemens STEM Connect: STEM is Now, STEM is How We often hear of amazing things happening in STEM classrooms across the country. And, we’re often asked to share these exemplars to provide guidance in achieving a shared STEM education vision. Join our live webcast to see one vision of a STEM program. Tuesday, April
Egg Farm Virtual Field Trip is Back!
Don’t Miss Your Chance to Transport Your Students to a Working Egg Farm! Discovery Education and the American Egg Board have joined forces to give your K-5 students a behind-the-scenes look at Pearl Valley Farms of Pearl City, Illinois. Join us as we highlight the journey eggs take from the farm to your table and show
3M Young Scientist Challenge Webinars
Want to make your Young Scientist Challenge entry video stand out? Get tips from the 2013 judges, finalists, and winner Thinking about entering the 2014 Young Scientist Challenge? Join us for a free webinar where we’ll share resources and tips for making your Young Scientist Challenge entry shine. 2013 winner Peyton Robertson, finalists Srijay, Aishani, and Anish,
1 Week Left for your students to Change the World, and STARs get a FREE lab coat!
Submission Deadline 3/4/14 *FREE lab coats for all STARs that apply and submit wwww.wecanchange.com
STEM Educators: This is your Friday Assignment
If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of STEM resources, engage in hands-on professional development that pushes your thinking, and connect with like-minded educators, you have homework this weekend! That’s right, because on Tuesday, February 4th at 5pm ET the application window closes for the Siemens Sumer of Learning. Want to know what you’re missing?