#Stem Lab

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When Bee Königswasser said:

“Science doesn’t work like that. It doesn’t do deadlines or consolation trophies. You can design the perfect study, sleep one hour a night, feed on nothing but despair and Lean Cuisine for months on end, and your results can still be the opposite of what you were hoping to find. Science doesn’t give a sh*t. Science is reliable in its variability. Science does whatever the f*ck it wants. God, I love science.”

God, I love her.

Stay curious. Stay nerd-y. Dr. Marie would approve.

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seeing a fruit fly anywhere else at my university : ew bug don’t land on my food!

seeing a fruit fly in the lab building : sir ! sir ! study participants need to sign in first ! i believe your experiment is in room 3D2 ! sir !

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Cassidy doing her grad lab work 🔬🧪

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Sorry for lack of posts. 3 classes and a lab and work have me busy all the time. Here's a leptothecate slide and a cool sponge for yall

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Searching for Top Vendors to Set Up STEM Labs in Nagpur Schools? 

There is an immediate need to train a new generation of thinkers and innovators in the world today, especially in the fast-paced 21st century, which revolves entirely around technology. This new age STEM laboratories at Nagpur schools would transform the traditional learning environment with experiential learning in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines. Schools have some of the most sophisticated STEM lab programs in Nagpur, which could bridge the gap between theoretical academics and practical experience. It is up to learners to explore, experiment, and excel as they learn. Read ful blog here!

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What are the challenges schools face in implementing STEM labs? Establishing a STEM lab in school has long been an argumentative issue for many schools. Most likely as a result of the challenges that the overall setup provides. The intention is to create an interactive learning environment by installing robotics labs in schools and involving students in hands-on learning with STEM kits. Students can tinker, build, and learn through experimentation. Common Challenges in Implementing STEM Labs 1. The Right Products Selecting the right products for a STEM lab in school is extremely important. Schools should search for tools that are intuitive and engaging for students. Many educational toys fail to strike the right balance. Either being too simplistic or overly complex. As a result, such innovative learning tools are frequently underutilized and disengaged. 2. Curriculum Integration We have a set education standard that has been implemented over the years. That is why it is a bit challenging to integrate STEAM labs with the existing educational system. Today's education system requires a revolutionary change to make room for more practical knowledge than bookish knowledge. 3. Teacher Training A successful STEM or robotics lab setup requires teachers who are well-versed in STEM subjects and skilled in using the lab equipment. Unfortunately, many schools struggle to find educators with the necessary expertise. 4. Budget Constraints A STEM lab setup requires a large equipment investment. In addition, materials and infrastructure need to be taken care of. For many schools, STEM kits for schools, coding-based educational toys, and robotics lab sets can be expensive.

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Benefits of Experiential Learning for Teaching STEM to Children

Introduction

Teaching STEM to children is essential for fostering a love for learning and curiosity about the world. Experiential STEM learning, a method where students learn through hands-on experiences, is increasingly being integrated into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. This approach makes learning more engaging and equips students with the skills they need for the future. At Respire Learning, we aim to transform children's education through experiential learning. Our STEM Kits provide hands-on activities that introduce children to science, technology, engineering, and math concepts engagingly and interactively. With Robotics Kits, students can dive into programming and automation, learning to build and control their robots. Our DIY Models foster creativity and problem-solving by allowing students to assemble projects independently. These Experiential Learning Kits are designed to ignite curiosity, promote critical thinking, and inspire the next generation of innovators.

What is Experiential Learning?

Experiential learning involves learning through direct experience and reflection. Unlike traditional methods that rely heavily on lectures and rote memorization, experiential learning emphasizes active participation and practical application. This method allows students to explore, experiment, and learn from their successes and mistakes.

Respire’s agenda to focus on STEM Education

STEM education focuses on teaching students in an integrated manner, combining science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It's designed to prepare students for the complexities of the modern world. Experiential learning fits seamlessly into STEM education, as both prioritize critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world application.

Advantages of Experiential Learning

Enhances Understanding and Retention Experiential learning helps students understand and remember concepts better by involving them in activities that require active engagement. Students participating in experiments or projects are more likely to retain the information.

Encourages Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Hands-on activities require students to think critically and solve problems. This approach fosters a deeper understanding of scientific principles and enhances students' ability to apply knowledge in various situations. Promotes Engagement and Motivation Experiential learning makes STEM fun and interesting. Students are more motivated to learn when they can see the relevance of their studies and actively participate in the learning process. Develops Practical Skills Through experiential learning, students develop practical skills essential in the real world. These skills include teamwork, communication, and technical abilities crucial for future success. Respire’s Experiential Learning Kits Experiential learning kits are tools designed to provide hands-on learning experiences. These kits include materials and instructions for conducting experiments and activities. They are tailored to different age groups and educational levels, making STEM accessible and enjoyable for all students. Examples of Popular Kits for Teaching STEM

STEM Kits: These kits cover various subjects like electronics, engineering, chemistry, and physics, providing comprehensive learning experiences.

DIY Kits: These kits allow students to conduct experiments at home, fostering a love for learning outside the classroom.

Robotics Kits: These robotics kits teach students about advanced-level engineering and technology through building and programming robots.

Implementing STEM Labs in the Classroom

Teachers can integrate experiential learning into their classrooms using kits and hands-on activities. Here are some strategies:

Strategies for Teachers

Incorporate Experiments: Regularly include experiments and practical activities in lesson plans.

Use Learning Kits: Utilize available experiential learning kits to make science lessons more interactive.

Encourage Group Work: Promote teamwork by having students work in groups on projects and experiments.

Integrating Kits and Hands-On Activities

Integrating kits into the curriculum can be seamless. Teachers can start with simple kits and gradually introduce more complex ones as students become more comfortable with hands-on learning.

Traditional Learning & Learning in STEM Lab

Common Obstacles in Experiential Learning

Limited Resources: Schools may need more resources for experiential learning.

Time Constraints: Hands-on activities can be time-consuming.

Teacher Training: Not all teachers are trained in experiential learning methods.

Benefits of STEM Lab

Experiential STEM Kits: students have a variety of kits in STEM with which they can do hands-on experiments with the teacher's guidance.

Look and Feel of the lab: Our Innovation lab is a specially curated space for children with a Montessori color combination that can promote learning in the gated space.  

Children's safe Equipment and kits: All the kits representing various subjects and their theories are perfectly safe for students to use from pre-primary to higher secondary education. 

Teacher Training: Teachers are specially trained to use high-functioning equipment easily, they also teach the importance of storytelling which can help students to make boring theories interesting.

Experiential Learning Beyond the Classroom

Learning continues beyond the classroom door. Parents and guardians can support experiential learning at home by providing resources and engaging in educational activities with their children.

Importance of Learning at Home and in the Community

Home Activities: Simple experiments and DIY kits can make learning STEM fun at home.

Community Resources: Local museums, science centers, and libraries often offer hands-on learning opportunities.

Future of Experiential Learning in STEM

The future of experiential learning in STEM education looks promising. With technological advancements and an increasing focus on hands-on learning, we can expect more innovative and effective methods to emerge.

Trends and Innovations

Virtual Reality (VR): VR can provide immersive learning experiences.

Online Platforms: Online resources and platforms can offer interactive science activities.

Predictions for the Future

As experiential learning continues to evolve and Indian government is implementing experiential learning by putting STEM education in the National Education Policy 2020 and evolving as time passes by. it will likely become a staple in education, preparing students for future challenges and making them tech-savvy.

Conclusion

Experiential learning offers numerous benefits for teaching STEM to children. Engaging students in hands-on activities can enhance their understanding, foster critical thinking, and develop practical skills. As we look to the future, it's clear that experiential learning will play a crucial role in STEM education in the Indian Education System.

FAQs

What is the main benefit of experiential learning in STEM education?

The main advantage is that it enhances understanding and retention by involving students in hands-on activities.

How can parents support experiential learning at home?

Parents can support experiential learning by providing DIY STEM kits and engaging in simple experiments with their children.

Are there any specific experiential learning kits for different age groups?

Yes, kits are designed for various age groups, from preschoolers to high school students, ensuring age-appropriate learning experiences.

What are some challenges teachers might face with experiential learning?

Teachers face challenges such as limited resources, time constraints, and the need for specialized training.

How does experiential learning prepare children for future careers?

Experiential learning develops practical skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, essential for future jobs.

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Some lab notes

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leaving a three hour lab be like:

what time is it? why is it dark outside? where did the sun go?

I'm starving.

I'm never doing that again (literally has the same lab scheduled the following week).

[mariecsklodowskacurie]

When Bee Königswasser said:

“But what would be left of me without neuroscience? Who would I even be without my burning need to correct people who say that humans use only 10 % of their brain? (They even made a movie about this. For f*ck’s sake, does no one fact-check Hollywoood scripts?) Did you know that conservatives tend to have larger amygdalae than liberals? That taxi drivers’ hippocampi grow bigger as they memorize how to navigate London? That Brian differences predict variations in personality? We are our nervous systems, the complex combination of billions of neurons firing in distinctive patterns. What’s more exciting than spending my life figuring out what a little chunk of these neurons can accomplish?”

I’m crying. Are you?

Stay curious. Stay excited (pun intended). Dr. Marie would approve.

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Unhinged “trust me, I’m a doctor” scientist & their partner whom they perform questionable experiments on is my favorite dynamic

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okay i need to yap about this rn and i feel like you'll understand miss pomme. it actually hurts me how pure caleb's love is and how selfless he can be. he started loving and protecting mc when he didn't even know what those words meant. he was just a little kid and he asked for nothing in return. he spent years looking out for her, searching for her in every crowd and not once did he put himself first. it's almost as if it's an instinct for him. i love him so much :( i want him to be happy in every lifetime he gets to experience with mc. ok bai

anon i am holding your hands GOD i have never understood something harder in my entire life.. yapping a lot because it genuinely makes me so upset too

i think about this a lot!! i enjoy yandere caleb stuff, and i think the darker content is enjoyable to read — but personally? i think if you genuinely did not want him in your life, he'd disappear, as long as he knew you were safe. he never really allowed himself to feel selfish or to require your love, always satisfied with being by your side without you necessarily reciprocating it.

sometimes, i wonder if he ever resented the life he was condemned to. i don't think anyone would blame him if he did. it always breaks my heart just how much love he holds in his heart, and whenever i see his freckles and how bright his eyes shine, it makes me super emotional. caleb had to grow so fast, and he never had a moment's respite — always on edge and constantly fighting to stay alive. his relationship with josephine wasn't a good one too. he remembers all of the experimentations, yet lives with one of the perpetrators, just so he can stay and care for mc.

what drives me even more nuts? the way he always looked up to the sky and dreamed of freedom, and how mc was always included in his vision of freedom. he went to the DAA hoping to learn how to fly, how to be able to feel free and his motivation was always mc. his worth is always associated with mc, and even in his weakest moments, where he should care for himself, where he should feel hurt, his mind never allows him to.

in the new world underneath story, you find out that he limited the radius of the explosion with his evol in order to shield mc — which is why he was significantly more injured than he should have been. he would much rather die than encounter the possibility of mc getting hurt. in such a stressful moment, where he surely could only feel pain from the flames and the debris, where he should have cared for himself, his mind was only on mc. and when he lost his arm? the only thing he mourned was the ability to feel mc's warmth.

you know what gets me about this too? if he was offered the chance to do it all over again, he would. in a heartbeat, without even hesitating for a bit. in every scenario, in every dream of his, mc is there. his love is too big for his body, and he would much rather be miserable and know that mc is okay, than be okay without knowing if mc is. every single time he is given the opportunity to be selfish, he decides to be selfless.

i really hope we get a card where he's genuinely happy, and we see him act a bit more selfish. i want caleb to be greedier, to demand love, demand affection, demand care. i want him to put his desires first, and most of all, i want him to smile without worry. he deserves so much and i really hope that we get to see him live his childhood freedom dreams without a care in the world. need the world to give caleb his wings back!!

edit: ok this got real emo i feel bad so have what i think caleb's love would feel like <3333

caleb's love is a hope that gives you wings. shades of orange and purple, sweaty hands tightly held as you chase sunsets, past, present, and yet to come. summer breeze carrying the weight of unspoken childhood memories. freckled cheeks painted with melted apple flavored ice cream. shared headphones and loud guitar, representing the intensity of your beating hearts. adrenaline rushes and familiar laughter into the early morning hours.

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STEM-CORE

Fresh, warm, printed papers

The smell of preserved specimens

Charging your calculator instead of your phone

The sound of scissors in flesh

Field days

Data days

Migraines from typing code all day

Wheelie chairs in the lab

Microscope rings around your eyes

5 coffees a day

Your favorite pen running out of ink

Annotations everywhere

12:02 AM

SO many jackets

Cold coffee with your comfort research paper

Phone reminders to stretch and to eat

The smell of a freshly opened box of gloves

Hot coffee with a new scientific paper

Nostalgia for your 7th grade science fair

What day is it?

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Champion Progress: Start a STEM Lab in Nagaland Schools! 

With time, education becomes more and more a process rather than an old concept. Schools today believe that they are now embracing innovation and technology for their students’ capabilities to endure the current tough world. For Nagaland, an example of stimulating the culture of creativity and critical thinking and future-ready preparedness for the students is the introduction of STEM labs in Nagaland schools. STEM education tries to fill the gap in Nagaland between the theoretical and practical aspects of knowledge acquisition and application by providing avenues for students to practice and innovate. The lab programs allow the students to be exposed to emerging fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and 3D printing at their schools in Nagaland, where teachers can implement these solutions in the lab. This customization allows facilitators to transform classrooms into true experiential, hands-on, and fast-paced environments in favor of the students. Read full blog here !

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Why should schools invest in STEM labs?

Schools across the country are beginning to understand that the future of learning is not simply limited to textbooks and memorization. What students really need is a place where they can experiment. Where they can learn the real-world applications of science, technology, engineering, and maths. That's the need of a STEM lab.

So, what is a STEM lab?

Simply put, it’s a space designed to allow students to think, build, and create

It's a playground for innovation. Students explore concepts like robotics, engineering, electronics, and more. Using STEM kits for schools, they apply what they have learned and get acknowledged for their efforts. In short, with STEM kits, students don't just cram facts, they figure things out for themselves.

Now Blix offers a range of STEM kits for schools. These kits, specifically a lab, help students learn by building, experimenting, and solving problems directly. Now Let's Get Into The Most Common Concerns of Schools

1. Lack of practical resources

Teachers are often expected to “make do” with whatever resources are available. Setting up a functioning STEM tinkering lab without a proper kit means a lot of improvisation. It makes it difficult for teachers to offer consistent, quality experiences.

Here, Blix provides a straightforward solution. We offer ready-to-use kits that don’t require a massive overhaul or extra investment. Schools can start building their STEM labs with minimal setup. And this setup actually turns a classroom into an interactive lab, practically overnight!

2. Curriculum demands

We understand teachers are under constant pressure to cover extensive curriculums. This leaves just a little room to add new, engaging material.

Blix recognizes this struggle. That's why we offer a built-in, flexible STEM curriculum. The motive here is to not overwhelm teachers. Instead of leaving teachers to figure out how to integrate robotics or coding into a packed syllabus.

The most amazing part - Blix’s program aligns with school standards. Hence even educators can introduce STEM without an added burden. There is a structured curriculum they have to follow. And the curriculum itself ensures that students progress gradually without making extra demands on teachers’ time.

3. Tangibility concerns

STEM topics can feel abstract and daunting to students. Mechanics, coding, engineering principles, and oh so many. Without the right tools making it all relatable is somehow difficult.

Blix kits tackle this head-on. With the STEM Robotics Kits available here, students can physically build and manipulate models. This hands-on experience is invaluable. Students aren’t just learning in theory. They’re wiring, coding, and seeing their creations come to life. This kind of practical learning brings concepts out of textbooks and into real-world relevance.