Activate Learning Blog

Stay connected and in the know with Activate Deeper Learning for cutting-edge insights, research, tools, and strategies on how to take students to the next level in STEM learning -- from explaining phenomena to defining the future.

Engineering

June Research Roundup: Fresh STEM News and Resources to Kick Off Summer Learning

June 16, 2025
June Research Roundup: Fresh STEM News and Resources to Kick Off Summer Learning As school wraps up and summer begins,...
Read More about June Research Roundup: Fresh STEM News and Resources to Kick Off Summer Learning

Free Tools to Help Students Explore Engineering Careers and Envision Their Future

May 16, 2025
In middle school and high school science and engineering classrooms, connecting abstract concepts to real-world applications is a powerful way...
Read More about Free Tools to Help Students Explore Engineering Careers and Envision Their Future

April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources

April 21, 2025
April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources The recent launch of OpenSciEd K-5 brings fresh energy and opportunity...
Read More about April Research Roundup: Recent STEM News, Research, and Resources

Beyond the Numbers: How 5 Michigan Districts Achieved 70%+ Science Proficiency with IQWST

April 17, 2025
Beyond the Numbers: How 5 Michigan Districts Achieved 70%+ Science Proficiency with IQWST Quick Take: Five of Michigan's top 10...
Read More about Beyond the Numbers: How 5 Michigan Districts Achieved 70%+ Science Proficiency with IQWST

Celebrating Women in STEM: Pioneers of Innovation

March 7, 2025
Celebrating Women in STEM: Pioneers of Innovation Celebrating Women in STEM: Pioneers of Innovation March is Women's History Month, and...
Read More about Celebrating Women in STEM: Pioneers of Innovation

Celebrating Black History in STEM: Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, Dasia Taylor, and George Washington Carver

January 31, 2025
Celebrating Black History in STEM: Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, Dasia Taylor, and George Washington Carver Celebrating Black History in STEM...
Read More about Celebrating Black History in STEM: Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, Dasia Taylor, and George Washington Carver

2025 STEM Student Competitions 2025

January 8, 2025
2025 STEM Student Competitions 🏆 [Middle school students competing in an engineering competition hosted by the Texas Alliance for Minorities...
Read More about 2025 STEM Student Competitions 2025

Open Educational Resources Meet Generative AI: What This Means for OpenSciEd Science Teachers

December 16, 2024
Open Educational Resources Meet Generative AI: What This Means for Science Teachers [Sixth and seventh grade teachers reviewing OpenSciEd's lesson...
Read More about Open Educational Resources Meet Generative AI: What This Means for OpenSciEd Science Teachers

Research Roundup: Recent STEM News and Research

December 13, 2024
Research Roundup: Recent STEM News and Research The world of STEM education is buzzing with new research and insights that...
Read More about Research Roundup: Recent STEM News and Research

Category

3-Dimensional Learning
Biology
blog series
Careers in STEM
case studies
Chemistry
classroom of the future
curriculum strategies
data literacy
deeper learning
Earth Science
emerging science
events
Free Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
future of work
High School Science
IQWST
K-5 students
News
NGSS
Open Science
Open Science Resources
OpenSciEd
professional learning
research
Science Kits
stem careers
student engagement
student support
technology
Testimonials