3 Unplugged Computer Science Activities for Kids
In the STEM world, technology is the fastest growing field. As the demand for high technology in our phones, computers, and televisions increases, so does the rate at which [...]
The Science Behind Students’ Favorite Experiments
It’s an unprecedented time as many students across the country are at home instead of in the classroom. Teachers are looking for ways to connect with home-tethered students while [...]
The History of Pi and Why You Should Celebrate!
Pi is somewhat of a magic number used in mathematics. It is defined as the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. The circumference is the [...]
4 STEAM Activities to Try Before Winter Break!
As I write this, I’m looking out my window and seeing snow fall to the ground. The kicker – it’s only November. Whether we like it or not, winter [...]
Chemistry Activities That Aren’t Slime!
It’s in your classroom, it’s at home, and it’s probably lodged between your car seats. Slime is just about the hottest trend in kitchen chemistry and new versions of [...]
The Ultimate Makerspace Checklist
The word “makerspace” is everywhere, but because of its various styles and adaptations, some teachers are still wondering what exactly a makerspace should look like. While a makerspace is [...]
700 Grant Opportunities to Fund Your STEM Classroom
Robotics, 3D printers, engineering supplies – all these items cost money. Unless your school is well-endowed, you might find yourself looking for funding opportunities elsewhere. Especially now in the [...]
How to Prepare for Your First STEM Conference
Last month, I attended my first STEM conference and wasn’t sure what to expect. Everyone that I talked to warned me that the annual International Society for Technology in [...]
Looking for Leaks in the STEM Pipeline
If you teach STEM, you’ve heard about the STEM pipeline. It’s a term that’s been used since the 1970's in the United States. It is still commonly used to [...]
100 STEM Competitions for Students
Have you ever wondered how your students really benefit from watching baking soda and vinegar erupt from their makeshift volcano at the science fair? Besides the eruption of “oohs” [...]
