STEAM (STEM + ARTS) News in Review: 07/10/20
Our STEAM (STEM + Arts) News in Review for this week. Below are the articles we read and wanted to share. Enjoy!
Implementing belonging and inclusion for students can be difficult when it is being done remotely, but it is not impossible. This article discusses and suggests various ways in which educators can foster these principles behind the screen.
GreaterGoodMagazine: How to Teach Online So All Students Feel Like They Belong
No more solving math problems in your head! This month, a new tool with the ability to translate any mathematical idea into a picture on a computer screen (better than any graphing calculator) will be available. Such translations range from basic functions and equations to the most complex ones. This article goes into depth on the software that was developed by computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University.
PopularMechanics: Finally, Software That Turns Confusing Math Equations Into Simple Images
Have you ever wanted to see the artwork at a certain museum across the country, but could not travel there or were prevented from doing so by COVID-19? Well, now may be your one and only opportunity to do so. This article lists and describes specific museums that have been noted to have spectacular, kid-friendly, virtual art exhibitions. Perhaps you can create a fun family activity out of it!
NYTimes: Digital Field Trips - Museum Adventures Abound for Kids
Could there actually be life on Saturn’s moon? Many years ago, the Cassini spacecraft (one of four to visit Saturn) discovered jets of icy particles being released from one of Saturn’s moons, Enceladus. Years later, scientists are still theorizing where this came from and what it means. This article discusses the mechanism and sampling method behind Cassini’s discoveries, and what scientists today are concluding from Cassini’s discovery of hydrogen particles.
SciWorthy: Ice-Covered Moon Shows Promise for Harboring Life
Interested in properly educating your child on the history of racism and Black Lives Matter movement? This article allows you to do so, providing an extensive list of anti-racism resources geared towards educating both parents and children.