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Unlocking Creative Genius: How Inventionland Education Inspires Innovation in Students

In a world increasingly reliant on innovation, cultivating creativity and problem-solving skills in students has become paramount. Inventionland Education stands at the forefront of this educational paradigm shift, offering a unique platform for students to unleash their creativity, develop a keen entrepreneurial sense, and develop essential soft skills. By creating their own inventions in small…

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Innovation and Creativity: Two Gifts Every Educator Should Give

In the dynamic landscape of education, teachers play a pivotal role in shaping young minds and preparing students for an ever-evolving future. One of the most precious gifts a teacher can bestow upon their K12 students is the ability to think creatively and innovate. In a world driven by constant change, fostering these skills is…

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Applied STEM and Industry-based Learning in K12 Schools

In today’s rapidly advancing world, the importance of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education cannot be emphasized enough. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in STEM occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations for at least the next ten years. However, the traditional methods of teaching…

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Our Best Tips for Converting Classrooms into Creative Spaces

Teachers are always looking for new ways to inspire their students. We asked members of the Inventionland®Education team to give us their top three tweaks teachers can make in the classroom spark student creativity. Nathan Field, Executive Director Eliminate assigned seats. If two students who don’t get along have to sit next to each other,…

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STEAM Lesson Plan: Team SPEAR-IT

If you want a year of smooth sailing in the classroom, you’re gonna need some rules. Without them, your grand visions of collaboration can quickly go downhill. In this STEAM lesson plan, we not only introduce students to the world of polymers, but we also introduce them to the six essentials that are needed for…

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Arbor Day STEAM Lesson Plan: The Value of a Tree

Tomorrow is Arbor Day and if you’re looking for a STEAM lesson that gets students out of the classroom and exploring the world around them, look no further than this lesson, which will take approximately one 45-60 minute class to complete. Materials Needed Tablets (or computers or smartphones) with internet access Website: www.treebenefits.com Large balls…

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Teacher Feature: Barbara Thornton, Evergreen After School Club

Did you know that over 10 million students take part in after-school programs in the United States? The demand for high-quality after-school programs is constantly on the rise as more and more students live in households where their parents or guardians work full-time jobs. Trying to find a way to keep students motivated without it…

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STEAM in Unusual Places

If we asked you to list of your top must-see STEAM spots to visit, what would be on your list? Maybe it’s the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh, The Kennedy Space Center in Florida, or even the Leaning Tower of Pisa (I mean, really…why hasn’t this thing fallen over yet?). But did you know that…

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STEAM Lesson Plan: Three Little Pigs Design Challenge

The story of Three Little Pigs is not only a staple in the lives of most children, but it’s also the perfect STEAM lesson plan for elementary school students. In this STEAM lesson, students will work in three teams to build houses that will (hopefully) withstand the huff and the puff of the big bad…

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