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Jefferson Middle School designs winning app

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Jefferson Township Middle School is once again a contender for the second year of Verizon’s Innovative App Challenge.

Students were tasked with developing a mobile application to solve a problem in their community or school.

The result was “Jefferson Township Middle School Super Science Girl,” created by a group of sixth to eighth grade students, according to a news release. The app is designed for young girls to create interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities and to encourage them to pursue careers in these fields.

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Get your program recognized as a leader in STEM learning!

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Get your program recognized as a leader in STEM learning! Change the Equation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan, CEO-led coalition focused on advancing STEM literacy, is reopening STEMworks. The database is the premier tool for business leaders and other funders to identify and support exemplary programs that boost STEM interest and learning in the U.S.

Minnesota STEM Teacher Center Launched June 30, 2011

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In partnership with the MN Department of Education, SciMathMN has been coordinating an effort involving over 170 teachers and curriculum experts in the writing of Frameworks for Minnesota’s math and science standards. We believe the Frameworks will be critical components in moving Minnesota’s world-class standards to become world-class practice in Minnesota classrooms. The Frameworks provide supporting information and resources for each of the math and science standards, including:

  • An Overview of the standard including Correlations to other standards
  • Student Misconceptions
  • A Vignette of that standard being delivered in the classroom
  • Resources and new vocabulary
  • Sample Assessment items
  • Differentiation for the range of students in the classroom
  • Suggestions for Administrators and Parents

Bookmark www.scimathmn.org/stemtc to have this resource close at hand!
Please note: The MN STEM Teacher Center opened to the public on June 30, 2011. However, we are still reviewing and finalizing the content. We appreciate your patience with us during this process and welcome your suggestions. We hope you like what you find here and will become a regular visitor.