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March 13, 2024 8:00 AM
Use these free science lessons, experiments, and activities to teach K-12 students about density.
Sometimes students wrongly think that an object's density is the same as its weight or its mass. Instead, density refers to an object's mass in a given volume. Two objects that have the same shape and size (volume) but have a different mass (like two same-sized balls with different weights) have different densities.
As a physical property of…
March 11, 2024 6:00 AM
Bring on the luck of the Irish with these six fun, hands-on STEM projects for St. Patrick's Day!
From the magical pot of gold at the end of a rainbow to lucky charms, leprechauns, shamrocks and more, St. Patrick's Day is brimming with opportunities to tweak science and engineering activities to fit the day.
Try one of these green picks for chemistry, engineering, and physics fun with students of all ages:
Leprechaun Snot: It just takes a bit of…
March 4, 2024 6:00 AM
Try these clever STEM activities to connect hands-on science and engineering to the ever-popular world of Mario! Let's-a go!
Your kids and students probably know Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, Bowser, and the Mario World gang, and chances are you do, too!
March 10 is Mario Day, so known because in the right typeface, M A R 1 0 looks like M A R I O. (Once you see it, you see it!) This is the kind of clever…
February 26, 2024 6:00 AM
Student science projects to explore AI, machine learning, and artificial intelligence algorithms.
Explore Cutting-edge Science with AI Projects
Have you had a chat with a chatbot or used ChatGPT? Advancements in image- and text-creation tools have brought artificial intelligence (AI) into mainstream conversations. No longer is AI stuck in the realm of science fiction books and movies! AI is an increasingly prevalent and important part of our world, with uses ranging from medical diagnoses…
February 2, 2024 6:00 AM
Give student science and engineering activities a creative Valentine's Day twist with these 12 free STEM projects, from paper circuit Valentines to invisible ink messages and dancing candy hearts!
Be My STEM Valentine
With a bit of creative thinking, it's easy to give favorite STEM activities a new spin and irresistible Valentine's Day flair. See our suggestions below for an assortment of science and engineering activities that can be done with…
January 25, 2024 8:00 AM
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon with these free science and engineering activities for enriching hands-on STEM.
What is Lunar New Year?
Lunar New Year (also known as Chinese New Year) is February 10, 2024. Lunar New Year starts with the new moon that happens in late January or February. Celebrations continue for 15 days and culminate with a Lantern Festival. In Chinese culture, 2024 will mark the year of the dragon. There are many…
January 15, 2024 8:00 AM
Warm up with hands-on science and engineering! Match winter's cold weather, snow, and ice with these free lessons and activities for engaging hands-on STEM.
STEM Activities to Bring Winter Themes to Science Class
1. Make Foamy Snow
In the Foaming Fake Snow activity, students use baking soda and water to make fake snow they can then use to make snow people or other small sculptures. Like real snow, the fake snow won't last. What happens when…
December 21, 2023 8:00 AM
Turn Up the Volume with this Quartet of Noisemaker Science Activities!
Whether you are looking for last-minute ideas for the science classroom before winter break or suggesting fun DIY science ideas for students to explore at home, these hands-on science activities make learning about sound fun—and noisy!
With New Year's celebrations coming, these short science projects are a great way for students to explore the physics of sound and make something they can…
December 7, 2023 8:00 AM
These 16 activities combine creativity, science, and engineering to make unique STEM gifts students can make to keep or to give!
Science and Engineering to Make and Give
Do your students like to do projects that give them a take-away at the end? Many students especially enjoy projects that result in a finished product they can use, display, keep, or share. All of the projects and activities below provide opportunities for STEM learning and result in a…
December 4, 2023 8:00 AM
Level up your makerspace with these activities and STEM explorations for students ready to take next steps in robotics, circuit building, programming, electronics, and more!
Take Your Makerspace to the Next Level!
Our original jump-start your makerspace collection highlights 26 maker-inspired STEM activities to encourage and support hands-on creativity, engineering, and innovation. This new collection builds upon the original to feature 16 STEM activities to take your makerspace to the…
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