A Teaching Blog by Suzy Memeo
Teaching US History can seem like a daunting task for teachers, but with a few creative tools and ideas, you can bring historical events and people to life for your students! I love providing students with an interconnection to the people who shaped our country. However, our history
Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times…. Next stop, The Scientific Revolution! Challenge 1: The Heliocentric Model! The Heliocentric model led to the discovery that the sun is the center of the solar system. The earth
Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times…. Next stop, The Renaissance! Challenge 1: Leonardo da Vinci’s Flying Machine! Leonardo Da Vinci was, by some historians, said to be obsessed with the idea of flight. He
I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times &/or Ancient Civilizations. Next stop, is the home of the Incans, Aztecs, and Mayans, featured here in the Mesoamerica STEM Activity Challenges! Activity #1: Floating Gardens Challenge! The Aztec built floating gardens
Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times & Middle Ages.. Next stop, Late Medieval Europe! Challenge 1: The Ballista Challenge! Medieval times were a violent period in history. New styles of weaponry and warfare were introduced
Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times & Middle Ages.. Next stop, the Islamic World! Challenge 1: Caravan Contraption! The Arabian Peninsula is desert land that lacks rivers and lakes. It has very hot and dry air.
Hi teacher friends, I’ve been busy creating a series of STEM projects for students who are studying Medieval Times & Middle Ages.. First stop, the Early Byzantine Empire! Challenge 1: The Hagia Sophia Marble Run! The famous Hagia Sophia church was built under the direction of Emperor Justinian I. During
Teacher friends, Looking for a fun (and educational) way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with upper-elementary students? It’s typical for students to begin losing focus in the classroom, especially during holidays. Real learning does not have to go out the window just yet, you just have to mask it such a way
Chinese New Year STEM 2019! Pig-Themed STEM Challenge Ideas February 16th, 2018 celebrates the Year of the Pig! Here are some fun facts about the pig zodiac sign to share with your students! Lucky numbers: 2, 5, 8 Lucky days: the 17th and 24th of every Chinese
December is upon us, which means the holidays are here! Winter has also arrived, and with it comes a world of opportunities to incorporate STEM activities into the classroom that can directly tie into the season. There are countless fun science, technology, engineering, and math activities to do with your