VariQuest Blog | Academic Subject: STEM (3)

Academic Subject: STEM | Featured Topics: Common Core | Featured Topics: Education Policy

How does the Maker Movement "Fit" with Standards?

By: Margo Ensz
November 25th, 2014

“Although the Common Core and the Maker Movement grew from two very different places…both reflect a larger shift in how we think about teaching and learning, one that recognizes that rote testing isn’t going to prepare kids for the dynamic world ahead that will ask them to adapt to new technology and problems faster than we have ever had to.”

Academic Subject: STEM | Featured Topics: Industry News and Trends | Featured Topics: Common Core | Featured Topics: Professional Development

Understanding the Maker Movement: A VariQuest White Paper

By: VariQuest Visual & Kinesthetic Learning Tools
October 13th, 2014

Did you see our last post on the Maker Movement? Still wondering what it is and what the movement's implication is for education? We created our newest white paper to answer these questions and more.

How to Write a Grant eBook

This helpful guide includes an explanation of the grant process, including a checklist (with samples!), and useful links and resources to find funding!

Introduce Primary Students to the Scientific Method - Lesson Plan + Templates

By: Margo Ensz
April 24th, 2014

This lesson plan is part of our partnership with two super creative educators from The Curriculum Corner, bringing you free Common Core aligned lesson ideas, teacher resources, and templates you can easily print with your VariQuest® Perfecta® Poster Design System - just be sure you have the latest version of the VariQuest Software! Lesson: Introduction the Scientific Method

Math Problem Solving Strategies (Intermediate) - Lesson Plan & Templates

By: Margo Ensz
April 21st, 2014

We are excited to announce our partnership with two super creative educators from The Curriculum Corner! You can expect to see more blog posts containing free Common Core aligned lesson ideas, teacher resources and templates you can easily print with your VariQuest® Perfecta® Poster Design System - just be sure you have the latest version of the VariQuest Software! Lesson: Introduction to Problem Solving Strategies (Two-Day Lesson)

The Scientific Method (Intermediate) - Lesson Plan & Templates

By: Margo Ensz
April 14th, 2014

We are excited to announce our partnership with two super creative educators from The Curriculum Corner! You can expect to see more blog posts containing free Common Core aligned lesson ideas, teacher resources and templates you can easily print with your VariQuest Perfecta® Series Poster Design System or VariQuest Poster Maker - just be sure you have the latest VariQuest Software! Lesson: Review of the Scientific Method Level: Intermediate

Grades 6-8: Exploring Pi

By: Lindsey Graff
April 7th, 2014

Engage students with this hands-on activity that leads them to understand the formula for the area of a circle. Pi Day, 3/14, is considered a national holiday to most math instructors. To commemorate this day, or to help incorporate a tactile learning experience in which students understand the formulas for the area and circumference of a circle, use the following paper folding activity.

Academic Subject: STEM | VariQuest Tools: Cutout Maker 1800 | Featured Topics: Lessons and Activities | Academic Subject: Mathematics

Grades K-5 Lesson: Top Ten VariQuest Math Activities

By: Julia Cremin
April 7th, 2014

In honor of Mathematics Awareness Month, the following activities provide creative ways to incorporate manipulatives into the core math instruction in your classroom.