Who says scientists don't also love to pamper themselves? It is too easy to imagine that all "scientists" work in labs or think that all STEM careers are behind a computer. I love to remind students the variety of STEM careers that exist! A career within a STEM field could mean being a software engineer,...
Great STEM lessons encourage creativity, teamwork, and problem solving. These hans-on STEM challenge ideas focus on those standards and all come with a free worksheet or printable to include with the challenge! We looked for a good mix of ideas! You'll find a combination of both serious and silly. Some looking at earth science, others focused on...
Creating crystals is one of my favorite science experiments! I used to make borax crystal Christmas ornaments when I was a kid too, so this may be one of my longest standing science experiments! Borax makes the best crystals! They are large and form quickly overnight, so its great if your kids (or you!) are...
Need a fun STEM activity to do at home or in an after school club? These 14 simple STEM activities can be done in 1 hour or less! They only require simple ingredients and items that you can find at your grocery store (or already have at home!) I'm a big fan of STEM bins. Purchase a...