Get kids investigating real questions that arise day-to-day — that’s authentic science in action!

Silence the Volcano this Science Fair

August 21, 2019 in Coding, Precollege Education, STEM, Science, Science Fair, Scientific Research, ISEF, STEM Competitions

Science fairs and expos provide exciting opportunities for kids to work as scientists. Stop rehashing overused projects, like “Model Volcano,” and follow these tips to help your kid develop a project based on his or her own authentic question.

The fab four (clockwise from left): App Lab (Code.org), A-Frame (CodeHS), MakeCode for micro:bit, and Scratch (MIT) provide fun, free platforms to get kids coding!

Four, Free, Fabulous, Fun Ways to Get Kids Coding

July 26, 2019 in Coding, Precollege Education, Programming, STEM

Parents want schools to offer computer science, but most don’t. Here are four, fabulous, free, fun ways to get your kid, tween, or teen coding!

Chuteless Skydiver? Artist? Tech Guru? Kid personalities inform how to best teach them coding.

Seven Personalities of Young Coders - And How to Teach Them

July 19, 2019 in Curriculum, STEM, Precollege Education, Coding, Growth Mindset, Pedagogy

Knowing the personalities of your young coders — from the chuteless skydiver to the angst-ridden artist — is the first step toward creating positive instructional experiences in computer science.

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