STEM Challenge for Summer: Design a Submersible! This is one of the more challenge STEM activities I have done with kids over the years! It’s also perfect for summer because you will get wet! Warning: You WILL Get Wet with this STEM Challenge Why try this challenge? I can’t even tell you how many boat …
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Tips for Using Zoom with Your Students A member of the STEM Teachers Group asked for everyone’s best tips for using Zoom with their students. The tips were so awesome and useful that I compiled them in this post (and downloadable graphic) so that everyone could benefit! If you have additional tips please be sure …
Letters from Space: Picture Book Review If you have a kid who is fascinated by space, they will adore this fun, fact-filled picture book! Written by Clayton Anderson, an astronaut who spent 152 days aboard the International Space Station, this quirky book is fun and funny! Susan Batori’s illustrations bring Clayton’s letters alive as he …
STEM Activities to Accompany Those Darn Squirrels! One of the BEST picture books for learning about STEM and the engineering design process is Those Darn Squirrels! by Adam Rubin. Not only is the story delightful and quirky, but the illustrations really bring it to life! The squirrels are on a mission to get as …
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Digital Stop Motion Animation Hands-on stop motion animation is one of my favorite STEM activities to do with kids, because it can be tied into almost any subject area, offers high engagement, and develops patience, perseverance, and persistence. It’s not always an option, though, such as when: Technology or materials are limited You don’t have …
I often get asked about STEM PD opportunities, and while there are a number of awesome conferences to attend, this virtual one is a teacher favorite. Elementary STEM Con & Beyond is the STEM PD event of the year! Some professional development just really hits the mark. ❤️ Conference Content: 45+ sessions, panels, and interviews …
STEM Class Activities for the First Week of School If you want to get to know a little more about your students, and get them started to think like scientists, mathematicians, and engineers, I have some great ideas for you! Get to Know You Activities for STEM Class Get to know your new STEM students …
Philadelphia is a leading hub for higher education, business, and academic research. Parents in this forward-thinking metropolitan area can find many opportunities to further their children’s understanding of STEM. Local universities and museums offer exciting programs to area youth where they can learn to code robots, understand how science influences our world, and how to …
STEM provides kids with the skills and knowledge they need to become the leaders of the future. It’s never been easier to find a program that teaches children about these valuable fields and a future-ready skillset that can lead to a great career. This is due in large part to the sheer number of camps, …
Ashburn is a major tech hub, so it’s not surprising that it’s home to so many data centers from some of the biggest tech companies in the world. Ashburn has many tech-related educational institutions, as well as private schools and learning centers where children can attend a STEM program. There are many types of STEM …
