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I’m sharing three turkey-themed STEM lessons perfect for Thanksgiving week, plus a bonus LEGO activity to engage your students. These low-prep ideas pair with the books The Great Turkey Race, How to Catch a Turkey, and Turkey Trouble, incorporating creativity, engineering, and storytelling. Whether it’s building turkey catapults, or designing turkey disguises, these activities are easy to adapt for all ages and guarantee holiday fun in your classroom.
Make sure to listen to the end because I share a bonus, low-prep Thanksgiving activity that I am going to teach to my students this week!
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode185
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
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Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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In this special episode, I’m recording from an exciting new location—my mobile STEM trailer!
This trailer is something I’ve dreamed of since 2020, and I’m thrilled to share how this vision came to life.
Join me as I give you a behind-the-scenes look at my journey, from hunting for the right vehicle to the inspiring reasons behind creating a mobile STEM classroom. I’ll share some fun stories, like my search for this trailer and how I’m setting it up to reach even more students in our community.
Plus, I’ll explain a fun way for you to join this journey—by adding your name to the trailer in a special way. Let’s dive into how we can make STEM accessible to every child, one mile at a time!
Contribute to the trailer HERE or see what resources are still needed HEREHead to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode184
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
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Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
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After being a classroom teacher for 6 years and stepping into a K-5 STEM role, there was a lot that I didn't know and also realized I would be concerned about. Over the years as a passionate STEM educator, there are a handful of things that scare me about K-5 STEM education that might scare you, too.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode183
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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If you are looking for Fall-themed STEM stations that aren’t Halloween-related, but still celebrate the time of year, I got you covered in this episode! I’ll explain how I organized the stations with a group of students and how they rotated through.
Then, I’ll share with you the three, easy-to-prep pumpkin STEM stations that you can try with students. In my group, I had kids from 4 years old to 10 years old mixed together, and they all had a blast!
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode182
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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I’m diving into the spooky spirit with three fun and easy science experiments you can try with your students! Whether you’re planning a Halloween-themed lesson, a special event like trunk-or-treat, or want to add some excitement to your classroom, these activities are low-prep and big on fun.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode181
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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Are you looking for fun ways to celebrate Halloween in your STEM classroom without any chaos or your students bouncing off the wall? In today’s episode, I’m sharing seven spooky STEM activities that your students will love. Whether you’re looking for fun activities for a Halloween party or to incorporate some fall-themed activities into your lessons, these spooky STEM activities are perfect for your STEM classroom.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode129
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career Day
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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When you teach multiple classes a day, how can you easily set up a classroom incentive that encourages positive behaviors? In this episode, I'll share with you a game I came up with that's easy, fun, and motivating for elementary students of all ages.
There is also a bonus clip where you will hear me introduce this incentive with a class and hear their reactions!
Link to Behavior Blast Off: https://naomimeredith.com/behaviorblastoff
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode179
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career Day1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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During Parent Teacher Conference season, what is the typical expectation for STEM teachers? While this can vary from school to school, overall there is a common consensus amongst STEM Teachers of what they do during this time. How do I know this? Well, I went ahead and asked YOU and sharing your responses in this episode.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode178
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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In this episode, I dive into my Instagram DMs to answer some of the most common questions you’ve asked me about Makerspace. Whether you're an experienced STEM teacher or just getting started, I’m sharing tips on everything from managing materials to encouraging student collaboration. I’ll walk you through how I handle group projects, how students can "buy" supplies using a Makerspace menu, and creative ways to decide who gets to take projects home.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode177
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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I’m sitting down with two incredible women in STEM, Kristie Reddick and Jessica Honaker—also known as The Bug Chicks! These two amazing entomologists have a passion for bugs and an even bigger passion for teaching kids and educators how to use insects as a powerful learning tool.
Kristie and Jessica share their fascinating journey from grad school to building a career that inspires others to see the beauty and importance of bugs in our world. We chat about everything from conquering fears to making STEM more approachable through hands-on experiences. Whether it’s using bugs to teach social-emotional skills or simply sparking curiosity, The Bug Chicks have so much wisdom to share.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode176
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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Back to school night for STEM teachers and classroom teachers can look very different.Back to school night expectations for STEM teachers is different for each school. As a STEM teacher, what should you set up for back to school night? In today’s episode, I will be sharing 5 back to school night ideas that STEM teachers can incorporate into their classrooms.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode13
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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How can you actually get it all done and keep track of everything as a STEM teacher? I'm sharing my tried-and-true systems and hacks to help you stay on top of your busy schedule as a STEM teacher. Balancing the demands of teaching, meetings, and other responsibilities can be overwhelming, but with the right strategies, you can maximize your productivity and keep track of everything that needs to be done.
From managing emails and using Google Calendar to setting timers for yourself and your students, these simple yet effective techniques have helped me stay organized both in the classroom and in my small business. I hope you find these tips helpful and encourage you to try them out in your own routine!
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode174
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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No matter how long you have been teaching, preparing for back to school is a lot of work. From setting up your classroom and figuring out systems and routines to attending back-to-school meetings and lesson planning for the first few weeks, it can feel overwhelming even for the seasoned teacher.
With so much on your plate, what types of activities should you plan that will be meaningful to your students?
In today's episode, I will share five STEM activities you can use in your K through Five STEM classrooms. These activities are great back-to-school STEM challenges. Many of these activities I will be sharing with you have an element of collaboration to help build classroom community, which is important in any classroom setting.
Whether you are a STEM teacher or a classroom teacher, this episode will provide you with a variety of activities to implement in your classroom!
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode7/
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
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Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops: K-2 STEM Planning & 3-5 STEM Planning & Stellar School-Wide News & STEM Career Day
STEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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Today's episode is a special one! You'll be hearing a special episode from the podcast "Who Smarted" where they will chat about what causes ocean waves. This is an episode that you can listen with your students and own children. I highly recommend their show!
Subscribe to their full show here: https://pod.link/1533462141
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
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Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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In this episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite tips and strategies for gathering materials for your STEM classroom, no matter what kind of budget you’re working with. Whether you're starting the school year or need to replenish your supplies midway through, I’ve got you covered. From self-donations and tapping into your school community, to grant writing and borrowing materials, I’ll walk you through how to keep your STEM space stocked and ready for all your innovative projects.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode172
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
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Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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In this episode, I share my top three essentials for setting up a successful K-5 STEM classroom. Drawing from my extensive experience in various STEM spaces, I discuss the importance of having a group meeting place, planning storage for student projects, and labeling materials for easy accessibility and independence. Whether you're reconfiguring your space or setting it up for the first time, these tips will help you set the stage for a productive and engaging STEM classroom.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode171
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
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Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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It’s officially time for back to school, which means you’re most likely preparing to start decorating your classroom. With so many ideas available for decorating your classroom, what should you set up? What are some creative ways you can set up your bulletin boards? In today’s episode, I’m sharing six STEM classroom bulletin board ideas that you can implement for the new school year.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode170/
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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Today, we are wrapping up our STEM in Action Series with math in elementary STEM. Whether you already purposefully plan and implement math in your STEM lessons or are looking for ways you can effectively create math STEM lessons, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, I share some of my favorite tools for incorporating math in elementary STEM, some of my most popular math lessons, and how to ensure you are planning with the standards in mind.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode169/
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
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Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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We are continuing our STEM in Action series with engineering in the classroom examples. In this episode, I will be sharing how to incorporate the engineering aspect of STEM into your classroom, my favorite tools for engineering lessons, and examples of different types of engineering lessons and projects you can incorporate into your classroom.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode168/
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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How can you purposefully plan and add technology into your STEM lessons? How is technology used in STEM? We are continuing our STEM in Action series with technology. In this episode, I will be sharing how technology fits into the ISTE standards for students, my top tools for technology in STEM, and lesson ideas that focus on technology.
Head to the show notes for a full transcript of this episode, pictures, and all the links: https://naomimeredith.com/episode167/
Download my Free K-5 STEM & Teach Year-Long Plan
Leave a voice message HERE for the podcast with your questions and comments!
TpT Shop: Naomi Meredith | naomimeredith.com/tptshop
Course: STEM Teacher 101
Workshops:
K-2 STEM Planning 3-5 STEM Planning K-5 STEM Planning BundleStellar School-Wide News STEM Career DaySTEM Teacher Book Club: naomimeredith.com/stemteacherbookshelf
1:1 STEM Coaching Support: naomimeredith.com/coaching
Check out more inspiration on her website: naomimeredith.com
Connect with her on Instagram: @naomimeredith_
YouTube Channel: Naomi Meredith
Facebook Group: The Elementary STEM Coach Community | Technology & STEM for K-6 Teachers
Check out my other podcast for kids: The STEM Career Quest
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