The S.T.E.M. Opportunity

The S.T.E.M. Opportunity In recent years, huge steps have been taken to encourage students into STEM fields: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  The primary motivation for such encouragement has been need.  We, as people, need more unique minds in this field, we need creativity and innovation to solve many of the problems which have begun…

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Physical Activity and Academic Success

Physical Activity and Academic Success As mentioned in a previous post, physical activity can play an important role in motivation in school and academic success. Back in 2003 there was a study conducted using students in a second grade class in Hawaii. Just before giving the students a math test, the teacher would allow the…

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