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Explore Ocean Science!
June 1, 2026 8:00 AM
Teach students about various ocean sciences topics, including density, acidification, ocean circulation, the impact of rising temperatures and the melting of polar ice, and more. Students exploring ocean sciences learn about the formation of the ocean, the role of the ocean in the Earth's water cycle, the importance of the ocean as a habitat, and how the ocean fits into sustainability goals for the future. Ocean Sciences Lessons, Projects, and… Read more
Boredom Busters: STEM Activities for End-of-Year and Summer Fun
May 28, 2026 9:00 AM
As the end of the school year approaches, these activities can be great fillers in between testing, in odd spaces in your schedule, or just for general end-of-the-year fun. These activities also are perfect for summer STEM in a variety of settings. 8 Free STEM Ideas to Fill End-of-Year Time The final weeks of the school year often mean varied schedules and pockets of time in the classroom that can be hard to fill. The activities featured here use… Read more
14 Paper STEM Activities
May 12, 2026 8:00 AM
Looking for last-minute STEM ideas for the end of the year, for after testing, for a classroom warmup, or for a rainy day at home? Try one of these paper-based STEM activities! STEM Activities that Use Paper! Doing science and engineering activities doesn't have to require lots of materials. If you are looking for something to do with students in the classroom or with kids at home, an engaging STEM learning experience might be just a stack of… Read more
Star Wars STEM for May the 4th Be With You
April 23, 2026 12:00 PM
May the 4th be with you! Tie simple science explorations to Star Wars for Star Wars Day. Connect favorite characters, epic movie scenes, Star Wars lore, and more with hands-on STEM learning in the classroom or for family science with kids at home. May the 4th Be with You (AKA Star Wars Day) May 4th is a day of epic proportions for Star Wars fans. Echoing the classic movie line, the day is celebrated as May the 4th Be with You. (You know, the… Read more
Valentine's Day STEM
February 9, 2026 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… Read more
12 STEM Activities for Lunar New Year
January 29, 2026 6:00 AM
Celebrate Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse 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) begins February 17, 2026. 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, 2026 will mark the Year of the Horse. There are… Read more
Gingerbread STEM!
December 9, 2025 8:00 AM
Gingerbread houses and characters are a great way to capture students' attention in the days leading up to winter break! Shake things up this December with a gingerbread house building STEM challenge in your classroom or try one of these other fun gingerbread-themed science and engineering explorations. Gingerbread STEM! Activities involving gingerbread houses and gingerbread people pop up in many classrooms in December and through the winter months.… Read more
25+ Coding Projects for Beginners and Beyond
December 3, 2025 8:00 AM
Planning an hour of code with students for Computer Science Education Week? Try these projects and activities to help students explore computer coding now and after! It's easy for students to get started learning about computer programming and video game and app design. Basic coding involves writing an algorithmic set of steps that tell a computer exactly what to do. No matter what language or programming environment will be used, learning to write… Read more
20+ Next-Level Makerspace STEM Projects
November 25, 2025 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 next… Read more
28 Projects to Jump-start Your Makerspace
November 24, 2025 8:00 AM
Inspire students of all ages to enjoy STEM when you let them loose in a creative makerspace! These hands-on engineering activities use simple materials and encourage students to brainstorm, problem solve, and innovate. Enabling Exploration Community makerspaces are collaborative spaces where people of all ages can… Read more
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