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Teaching Core Science with STEM: More Than a Supplement
Thursday, August 21, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Hope Thompson, Former Science Teacher, Current Program Operations Manager, NextWaveSTEM
Sponsored by NextWaveSTEM
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This edWebinar explores using STEM approaches, topics, and technologies to bring new life to core science classes. As instructional time, resources, and funding become increasingly focused on core subjects, teachers, principals, and district leaders can find ways to bring innovative STEM experiences to students while fulfilling state standards.
Topics include integrating the engineering design process, structuring lessons to increase student engagement and inquiry, and emerging technologies that relate to core standards, such as hydroponics and smart circuitry. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to K-12 school leaders, district leaders, and education technology leaders.
About the Presenter
Hope Thompson is the Program Operations Manager at NextWaveSTEM. She is a former elementary science teacher in Baltimore and Chicago Public Schools and has also held roles in instruction and curriculum design for robotics courses for students from Pre-K to third grade. At NextWaveSTEM, she oversees the implementation of STEM programs across the country as well as the ever-growing NextWaveSTEM curriculum catalog.
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NextWaveSTEM is profoundly dedicated to delivering innovative and cutting-edge resources and programs specifically designed for STEAM/CTE education. Our mission centers on inspiring the next generation of innovators, equipping them with the knowledge and skills they need for tomorrow’s challenges and achieving this by integrating exciting emerging technologies, such as drones, into K-12 education, making learning not only more engaging but also highly relevant. Our offerings include comprehensive curriculum support tailored to educators, professional development workshops that empower teachers, and hands-on learning experiences that ignite students’ passion for STEM disciplines. By providing these essential tools and experiences, we aim to prepare students for successful future careers in diverse STEAM/CTE fields, fostering critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. At NextWaveSTEM, we believe that by nurturing young minds today, we can help cultivate the visionary leaders and pioneering innovators of tomorrow. Our commitment to excellence in STEM education is unwavering as we pave the way for a brighter future.
