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How-To Guides Gallery

How-To Guides are easy to follow “maps” to implement a lesson, project, initiative, etc. We have guides that describe student well-being lessons, how to set up a makerspace, use an industry professional in the classroom and more!

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How To: Organize A STEM Night

Laurie King

Community Events are ways in which schools can highlight the wonderful things happening across campus. STEM Night allows families and community members to visit your campus and see firsthand how STEM Education takes a priority while also highlighting community partnerships. Students are also given the spotlight in such events as their work and perseverance over the last few months is showcased for all to see in their classrooms. Community stakeholders/presenters become a part of your campus and the relationship/bonds that are created provide a ripple effect 

Submitted by: Jaime Hansen, Canyon Springs STEM Academy, Deer Valley Unified School District

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categories All How-To Guides, ⚙️ STEM
tags Community Engagement, assessment

How To: Start a Teacher Peer Observation Program

Laurie King

A teacher peer observation program has the potential to enhance the overall teaching experience. By creating a supportive network and fostering collaboration among educators, the program can promote the sharing of best practices, provide mentorship opportunities, and address common challenges faced in the classroom. This can lead to improved teaching methods, a deeper understanding of effective pedagogical approaches, or help reduce feelings of isolation and burnout among teachers, boosting morale and job satisfaction. Ultimately, a teachers supporting teachers program can empower educators, facilitate continuous professional growth, and contribute to creating a more enriching and engaging learning environment for students.

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categories All How-To Guides, 📣 Education Leadership
tags Evaluation, Professional Development

How-To: Implement a Take-apart Tuesday

Laurie King

Deconstruction involves systematically taking apart an object to examine its components, structure, and function. It allows students to gain insights into how the object is made and how it works. Reverse engineering is the process of analyzing a product to understand its design, function, and components. It involves working backward from the final product to discover the design and construction methods.

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categories All How-To Guides, ⚙️ STEM
tags tinkering, making, Creativity

How-To: Conduct An End Of Unit Learning Symposium

Laurie King

A student learning symposium is a powerful platform for students to demonstrate their learning, creativity, and growth through final projects. It provides an opportunity for students to showcase their achievements to a wider audience, including parents, peers, and community members. In addition, a symposium is an opportunity for teachers to showcase their innovative teaching practices.

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categories All How-To Guides, 📔 Other
tags PBL, project-based learning, assessment