Looks like magic but is actually science! This fun density experiment will help your child understand how and why liquids can be layered by density.
The demand for STEM careers continues to grow in the Technology Age. Yet, companies struggle to find qualified engineers and scientists to fill the jobs openings. I decided to research why there isn’t a pipeline of engineers for the available jobs, and found that kids lose interest in STEM careers around middle school age. I […]
STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and it’s really useful to include this in your student’s curriculum. Here are some STEM activities for middle school.
Looking for some summer reading titles to add to your TBR? Check out 16 Fascinating Middle Grade: STEM books that you'll definitely want to read!
Want to encourage a love of STEM in your kids? This article has plenty of fun STEM activities for middle school students!
Spark middle school excitement with a quick STEM challenge: design a cell phone stand! Foster creativity and engineering skills in a flash.
Read this post to learn 8 reasons why STEM challenges are beneficial for students and download a free STEM engineering project!
Are you looking for fun engineering activities for middle school students? Engineering activities are a great example of STEM activities for middle school students.
Feeling overwhelmed? Quarantines. Hybrid classes. Distance learning. Whew! Well good news! We are focused on continuing to provide more STEM resources for you than ever before, wherever you are! Your favorite space nerd teachers are so excited to help you bring all of these exciting things (and more) to you! What are you most excited for this year? (Our Marketing and Programs Coordinator is most excited for a new addition from one of us and is hoping to share a birthday!)
Dive into the frustrations college professors express about the way engineering is taught in K-12 education that are leaving students ill-prepared for higher education.
From launching Space Club to hosting STEM Family Nights, Natasha reflects on her last 8 years as STEM Director at a nonprofit in San Antonio, Texas. She discusses with Claire the transition from engineer to educator and the impact of STEM programs. Plus, Claire shares a super easy apple spice cobbler recipe!
From elementary school to middle school to high school, we've rounded up 41 STEM projects and activities for kids of all ages!
Ignite curiosity in middle school with our STEM curriculum. Hands-on learning for future innovators. Explore now.
Natasha and Claire share the findings of Vivify’s national survey of over 600 STEM teachers including the average time for elementary and middle school STEM classes. Who do you think has the most time?
Build a device with paper, tape, string, and paper clips to pick up a ping pong ball from a distance in this fun engineering lesson plan!
STEM is an inventive, creative, thought-provoking process. But it also involves a lot of supplies, choice of partners (who we may or may not enjoy working with), and open-ended projects that lead to a sometimes chaotic environment! How do we manage all of this as a teacher trying to foster a creative STEM process yet maintain learning objectives and behavioral order in our classrooms? Here are our top 10 tips for classroom management for a STEM learning environment!
Scavenger hunts are a fun way to engage students during distance learning! Duringthis activity, students are tasked with finding different objects that represent aSTEM word. This activity can be used to introduce new vocabulary or concepts, tocheck for understanding, or to break the ice during a liv...
Let’s talk about roller coasters! Make the stimulating challenge of creating a roller coaster part of your next STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) project. By using the engineering design process, student teams are tasked with creating a thrilling ride! Students learn about the science of roller coasters, including various forms of energy, and then using common materials such as craft sticks, paper and tape, students design a track for a ping pong ball to land safely in a cup at the bottom. This activity is definitely one of my new favorite STEM activities for kids!
In this episode of The STEM Space Podcast, Natasha and Claire discuss biases in the technology we use every day. We tend to trust computers and technology, but they are actually just as flawed as the humans who created them. These flaws can include biases in the algorithms that make decisions. How can you talk to your students about how to be cautious when using technology and interpreting the results? Tune in to find out!
What is your greatest challenge as a STEM educator? Claire and Natasha respond to concerns from K-12 STEM teachers who posted their challenges in The STEM Space Facebook group.
