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July 16, 2021Dolphin STEM Homeschool Co-op, Shark Weekshark safety, shark weekby Dolphin STEM Academy

Shark Week Day 5: Shark Safety and Appreciation

What do you really know about sharks? Sharks are amazing albeit elusive creatures. They are feared by many people due to the lack of knowledge and misunderstanding about sharks. In this video, we discuss why sharks matter, clear up some misinformation, and share ways to …

July 15, 2021Dolphin STEM Homeschool Co-op, Shark Weekmegaladon, shark weekby Dolphin STEM Academy

Shark Week Day 4: Megaladons

What do you really know about sharks? The Megaladon is the giant extinct shark that peaks curiosity. With only teeth and vertebrae fossils left, limited information is available about Megalodons. The evidence that we have is extrapolated from comparing what has been found to what …

July 14, 2021Dolphin STEM Homeschool Co-op, Shark Week, STEM at homeshark weekby Dolphin STEM Academy

Shark Week Day 3: Shark-inspired Biomimicry

What do you really know about sharks? Biomimicry is the act of imitating nature. Bio = life, mimicry = act of imitating. For many generations, humans have looked to nature for ingenuity and inspiration. From Velcro to jets, we can thank nature for the ideas …

July 13, 2021Dolphin STEM Homeschool Co-opby Dolphin STEM Academy

Shark Week Day 2: Interesting Shark Facts

What do you really know about sharks? From the smallest shark to the largest, from where they are found to how they eat, sharks are interesting animals! This vlog covers some of that information, but there’s too much to cover all of it! Ready to …

July 12, 2021Shark Week#STEMpassions, Marine Biology STEM Clubby Dolphin STEM Academy

Shark Week Day 1: General Facts about Sharks

What do you really know about sharks? It’s helpful to know “the basics” about any creature. In this video, we will cover shark senses and the general categorization of sharks. Ready to try some activities at home? Here’s a great way to get your STEM …

July 9, 2021Dolphin STEM Homeschool Co-op, STEM at homeFamily time, Inquiry, Readingby Dolphin STEM Academy

7 Question Stems for Family Summer Reading

Build inquiry and critical thinking skills with 7 question stems for family summer reading, and engage readers of all ages!

June 21, 2021STEM at homeDolphin STEM Academy, homeschool, STEM at home, STEMfamiliesby Dolphin STEM Academy

Nurturing STEM at Home

STEM is more than just the subjects the acronym represents. STEM is about inquiry, critical thinking, exploration, and discovery. These processes are essential in any STEM subject and help to drive a thirst for understanding, creativity, and problem solving. Nurture your child’s innate love of …

October 19, 2018International Students, STEM at homeby Dolphin STEM Academy

STEM for Students Across the Globe

Consider becoming an international student at Dolphin STEM Academy. International students are fully supported at Dolphin STEM Academy with a program for non-native English speakers including EAL classes, academic vocabulary training, IELTS tutoring, and ACT practice! We provide everything you need to graduate with …

October 1, 2018STEM at homeby debbie

Why Choose Our STEM Program?

Tired of Robotics and Coding classes as a STEM program? At Dolphin STEM Academy, we take STEM seriously. STEM goes beyond robotics and coding programs. Our students have passions for health and medical fields, digital media, sustainable engineering, animation, programming, graphic design, marine biology and …