Recent Blogs
How the Engineering Design Process Shapes Our STEAM Classroom
After forty years of teaching second grade, I transitioned in the spring of 2022 to a new role as the STEAM educator for grades 2-5. This fall, I’ll be entering [...]
Setting up a Secondary Science Classroom
When setting up a science classroom, it is so important to consider not only the aesthetics of the classroom but also the practicality of the classroom. Science and STEM classrooms [...]
Setting Up a Library Makerspace
Libraries have evolved beyond being book guardians. They now serve as dynamic hubs for learning, creativity, and exploration. To fully engage patrons, libraries must address various literacies, including digital, media, [...]
The Power of Collaborative Workspaces in STEM
In the evolving landscape of STEM education, collaborative workspaces are redefining how students engage with complex concepts and each other. As the demand for skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, [...]
Get Ready for Next School Year Early
As the school year winds down, now is the perfect time for educators to start planning for the next academic year. From evaluating equipment needs to securing funding and investing [...]
Build an Island: Middle School Topography Lesson
In this hands-on topography lesson, students have the opportunity to construct their very own island. Each student's imaginary island is situated on a randomly assigned plate tectonic boundary, simulating [...]
Sustainable Practices and STEM
As a high school librarian, I believe it is important to not only encourage students to pursue STEM, but also to emphasize the importance of sustainable practices. By exploring the [...]
Edible Rocks Experiment
In this fun experiment, your students will make edible rocks using Starburst candies. Three different processes will be used to represent three kinds of real rocks: sedimentary, metamorphic, and igneous. [...]
STEM Valentine’s Day Activities
Foster a love of STEM with these fun Valentine's Day activities! Candy Heart Fractions Print out this student worksheet to explore fractions this Valentine’s Day! Students will look at a [...]
Intro to Ecology: 5 Free Worksheets
Use these worksheets to introduce the concepts of ecology to your students! These activities are best for students in Kindergarten - 4th Grade. Predator or Prey? Help students understand some [...]
Winter Geometry Worksheets
Download these winter-themed worksheets to introduce your students to shapes and geometry! Students will identify the shapes in each image and answer the questions at the bottom of the worksheet. [...]
Brick by Brick: Exploring the STEM Behind LEGO Landmarks
Of course, LEGOs are often used in STEM classrooms to build robots, but what about creating independent structures? Recreating well-known monuments or tasking students with imagining their own are great [...]
