In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to think computationally is more crucial than ever before. From problem-solving to innovation, these skills equips students with tools preparing them for success in a variety of career paths. In this blog,...
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Unlocking Potential: A New Approach to STEM Education
In a world where technology reigns supreme and innovation is the name of the game, STEM education stands as a beacon of empowerment for students. Let's dive into the exhilarating realm of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and uncover the...
Empowering STEM Education Through Project-Based Learning: The Science of Learning by Doing
In the ever-changing world of education, project-based learning (PBL) has become a powerful way to teach subjects like science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). PBL involves hands-on projects that help K-12 students understand concepts deeply and...
Bridging the Gap: How Educators Can Help Reduce the Gender Gap in STEM
There’s a well-known gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields. Women have been historically underrepresented in these fields and are still underrepresented in many STEM roles today. Educators play a crucial role in addressing this gap and...
How to Update Your Elementary School STEM Program For 2023
It's time to update your elementary school STEM program for the 2023-24 school year! Your students deserve an engaging and effective curriculum. STEM education is becoming more and more important for today's students. It’s directly related to many critical jobs in...
How to Avoid Curriculum Overload While Adding to Your STEM Program
It seems like there’s always something new that needs to fit into the school curriculum. With the push to spend more time on STEM — without seeing results drop in other key subjects — educators often feel like there aren’t enough hours in a day. Curriculum Overload...
4 Ways to Improve Your K-12 STEM Curriculum in 2023
Does your STEM curriculum need an upgrade? At most schools, the answer is yes. Educators and ed tech companies have come up with a variety of new ways to make your curriculum more engaging and effective for learners of all ages. Here are some of the best ways to boost...
5 Reasons Why STEM Education is Important in 2023
There’s a lot of buzz around STEM right now, and you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. It’s true that technology and engineering jobs are on the rise, but does every student really need to learn STEM skills? As it turns out, science, technology,...
5 Things to Include in Your Middle School Computer Curriculum
If your district is looking to emphasize STEM beyond math and science, you may want to expand your middle school computer curriculum further. Basic coding, HTML, and computational thinking lessons can help students develop widely applicable skills and spark an...
The Advantages of an Online STEM Curriculum
In today’s schools, online curriculums have an edge over traditional curriculum resources. Whether you teach in an online or in-person environment, your students and teachers will appreciate the unique features of an online STEM curriculum. Here are 5 advantages of...
3 STEM Activities for Middle School
Finding middle school STEM activities that are easy to set up can be challenging, especially if you need the activities to be remote-friendly or substitute-friendly. At Yeti Academy, we offer a variety of STEM courses, modules, and activities to give students an...
4 Great Online STEM Activities for Elementary School
It’s often hard to find ready-made activities for teaching elementary school STEM, especially if you want to make your lessons remote-friendly. At Yeti Academy, we have a solution: an easy-to-use, resource-rich STEM learning platform that gives students an exciting...
Need A Substitute-Ready STEM Learning Platform? Try Yeti Academy!
You probably remember what substitute teacher days were like when you were in school. In the olden days, a teacher absence often meant either a less-than-ideally-executed lesson by a substitute who had almost no time to prepare, or a day given up to watching a vaguely...
Why Do Elementary Students Need STEM? It’s Not What You Think
It seems like everyone is chattering nonstop about STEM education. We see countless articles about the importance of STEM shared on social media every day. Politicians worry about the state of our STEM education and workforce, and some parents worry about how they can...
[Poster] 10 STEM Quotes to Inspire Your Students
As an educator, you are likely always looking for ways to keep your students motivated. That’s why we’ve created this inspirational poster with STEM quotes from famous scientists, astronauts, and other STEM role models for you to display in your classroom. These...
10 Under-Recognized Benefits of STEM Education
STEM education does more than just prepare students for technical careers. Students gain a lot of broadly applicable life skills from this content and style of teaching. A great STEM curriculum has the capacity to foster well-rounded individuals who can overcome...
4 Reasons to Choose a Customized Curriculum For Your School or Class
A customized curriculum is a growing trend in schools across the country. It’s easy to see why: these curriculums provide the best solution yet for schools with unique missions or teaching philosophies. Here’s why you too may want to consider a custom curriculum for...
Why Your STEM Curriculum Needs to Be More Than Just Math and Science
STEM jobs are the future of our economy. To set up our children for success, we need to teach them about science, technology, engineering, and math at a young age. While many schools have prioritized math and science courses for decades, it’s not so common to see an...