From LEGO builds to bridge challenges, fifth graders are diving into STEM through hands-on activities that blend creativity with problem-solving. Teachers are integrating the engineering design ...

A challenge faced by U.S. schools in light of new standards is how to make elementary science education more robust. To help address this challenge, an expert committee will provide evidence-based ...

WASHINGTON — Science and engineering education needs to be prioritized from preschool through fifth grade, and state policymakers should ensure these subjects are taught comprehensively, frequently, ...

The 2026 school year is seeing a radical shift in how 5th grade social studies and science are taught, moving from textbook memorization to immersive construction. With new summer 2026 programs like ...

A local science teacher walked into school thinking it was going to be a normal day, but she certainly was surprised! Jennifer Hite, a fifth-grade science teacher at Pearl Upper Elementary School was ...

The Houston Museum of Natural Science's iExplore program was created to involve students from an underserved school district in science. The initiative began in 2009 with three teachers and 50 ...