Starting October 4th, World Space Week Association (WSWA) is hosting its 22nd annual Space Week celebration. This internationally-held event is an observance of accomplishments within space science and technology and it will last through the week to October 10th. The World Space Week Association formed in 1980 as “Spaceweek.” to celebrate the first Moon landing. […]
Archives for October 2021
Telescopes That Have Mapped the Stars!
There is so much you can learn about space and where we are in the universe without ever having to leave Earth. With the help of telescopes, people have gotten a much closer look at all those little dots in the sky. It turns out that they are not little holes in a big blanket […]
Using Calls to Action to Improve Your Middle Schoolers’ Learning Experience
Now more than ever, students need ways to engage with activities beyond the classroom or Zoom meeting. The pandemic has unfortunately contributed to a large amount of learning loss as many schools have been forced to shut down, move online, have shorter class periods, etc. Therefore, using calls to action to further students’ learning is […]
How to Promote Classroom Learning Through Cognitive Psychology
All students have experienced it at least once: A lecture so boring that sleeping upright feels like the best option. Even if the content of the lecture sounds interesting at first, a boring presentation can cause students to become completely disinterested in the topic. Thankfully, cognitive psychology can be a helpful tool for promoting effective […]
NSTEM President Featured at Student Kick-Off Event
Ken Hecht will represent the National STEM Honors Society at the upcoming Thurgood Marshall Center Trust event. This upcoming event is entitled “Student Transformations,” and panelists will be discussing STEM-partnership models, college preparation, and academic policy. According to the TMCT website, their mission is to educate and empower their community to chase equality, equity, and […]
Top 8 STEM/Sci-Fi Movies and Documentaries to Check Out
Are you looking for something new to watch? Interested in all things STEM? Then this is the article for you! Here are our top eight must-watch STEM-related films in the past year. 1. The Mitchells vs. The Machines Genre: Family Feature/ Comedy/ Sci-Fi Rating: PG Available On: Netflix (subscription) Young Katie Mitchells embarks on a […]
