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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...