It seems that summertime barely starts before kids are already bemoaning that they have nothing to do and no one to play with. Check out these three summer STEM activities for active kids who love to learn. 3 Summer STEM Activities for Active Learning at Home Learning during the summer months is easy when […]
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3Doodler Model Town: STEM + History
We often discuss the classroom applications for 3Doodler in STEM subjects, or as a way for students to learn about emerging technologies. But the educational benefits of 3Doodler aren’t just restricted to math and science, as English teacher Eva Reilly shows. Reilly challenged her high school English class to make a model of their […]
Fun Winter-Themed STEM Projects
The ice and snow that comes along with winter offers up the perfect opportunity to get in some STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities that are actually fun. We’ve rounded up a few of the coolest wintry projects plus some resources to help you find even more great ideas. Arctic Animals Arctic animals […]
STEM in the Middle-School Classroom: Explore STEM Careers with Your Students!
Jobs in STEM — science, technology, engineering, and mathematics — are on the rise. According to the National Science Foundation, science and technology jobs are increasing at a rate of 18.7%; the average for all fields is 14.7%. That translates to thousands more jobs in STEM than in other fields over the next decade. […]
After School, STEM and Physical Activity – A Perfect Combination
By: Sandy Spin Slade, President and Founder of Skillastics® Children spend less than 20% of their waking hours in school; this opens the opportunity for increased learning in After School and Summer Programs. With an urgent need for improving Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills nationwide, and the growing trend of obesity in […]
Pumpkin Science: STEM Activities for Halloween and Beyond
Celebrate the fall season and learn something new with these pumpkin science activities! Pumpkin fall fun is a great way to apply STEM and STEAM concepts to a hands-on activity. Check out these three! 3 Pumpkin Science Activities to Try this Halloween Pumpkin Seed Studies Does a bigger pumpkin yield more seeds? Maybe—and there […]
STEM Learning: DIY Earth Battery
In 1841, Alexander Bain (1810 – 1877) demonstrated the ability of moist dirt to aid in generating electricity–moist earth can be used as an electrolyte to create electricity in a voltaic cell. Thus an “earth battery” is a pair of electrodes, of two dissimilar metals, with moist earth used as an electrolyte. To create […]
Summer STEM/STEAM Activity Ideas for Elementary Students
How do we get our children to be more engaged and creative? It’s a question that passes through the minds of most parents, and it becomes a particularly difficult question to answer when school winds down, the days get longer and hotter, and all kids want to do is turn off their brains, plug […]
STEM, STEAM, CTE & Lab Spaces
In efforts to make our students more competitive in the global economy, educators and leaders have renewed focus on science, technology, engineering, and math—the areas in which America is seen as falling behind other countries. Those concerned with balance advocate for incorporating the arts into STEM. Then there is career and technical education programs, […]
From STEM to STEAM: 3 Ways to Integrate Art in the Classroom
The importance of STEM (Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology) has never been more at the forefront of education. Many districts are looking for new ways to incorporate STEM programs into various subjects or perhaps even build STEM-specific programs like robotics and coding. But is STEM enough by itself? Evidence suggests adding artistic and creative […]
Taking Science Instruction Outdoors with FOSS
Moving instruction outdoors is something that teachers and students both enjoy. Beyond just providing a welcome change of scenery and a break from the usual routine, research has shown that outdoor learning offers a number of benefits to learners. Benefits of Outdoor Instruction While educators may want to embrace outdoor lessons, the challenge of […]
FOSS Pathways Awarded Instructional Design Review Badge
The It’s Time for Science Podcast is back in 2025, celebrating FOSS being awarded a design review badge by Johns Hopkins University! Host Tom Racine talks with Dr. Steven Ross and Dr. Alan Reid from Johns Hopkins, and then chats with FOSS director Linda De Lucchi. Steven M. Ross, PhD is a professor and Executive Director […]
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