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May 16, 2022 8:00 AM

Can science make you a better artist or help you create your next masterpiece? Put creative science on display with STEM experiments about art! Art & STEM! What does painting a picture, making a sculpture, or creating a mobile have to do with science? A lot! Science explains how colors mix and how different types of paint work on various papers and surfaces. Science explains how art materials are developed with specific properties, for example, how… Read more

Teach About Newton's Laws of Motion

April 29, 2022 8:00 AM

Use these free STEM lessons and activities to teach about Newton's laws of motion. Newton's Laws of Motion in the K-12 Classroom Across all grade bands, students explore science related to forces, motion, and interactions between objects; concepts that use Newton's laws of motion as a fulcrum for understanding forces and motion; inertia and equilibrium; the relationship between mass and acceleration; the difference between acceleration and velocity;… Read more

Paper Chromatography Science Projects & Experiments

April 11, 2022 8:00 AM

Use these free STEM lessons and activities to experiment with paper chromatography. Experiment with Paper Chromatography Chromatography is a technique used to separate a mixture or solution into its individual components. There are several different types of chromatography, including thin-layer, column, and paper chromatography. Paper chromatography uses materials that make it accessible for chemistry exploration at the K-12 level. Paper… Read more

Explore the Science Behind Self-Driving Cars

March 22, 2022 8:00 AM

Use these free STEM lessons and activities to help K-12 students think about and experiment with designing and training self-driving cars and autonomous vehicles. Teach About Self-Driving Cars Once thought of as something only in science fiction or the future, technologies that support self-driving cars and autonomous vehicles are in development. While fully autonomous vehicles are not yet mainstream, the number of cars being produced with… Read more

Winter Olympics Science Experiments

January 26, 2022 9:00 AM

Go for the gold with these Winter Olympics sports science experiments and science fair projects! (Note: This post has been updated to reflect the dates of the 2026 Winter Olympics.) The XXV Olympic Winter Games will be held in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, February 6-22, 2026. Sports at the 2026 Winter Olympics include alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, figure skating, luge, biathlon, bobsleigh, curling, speed skating, snowboarding, ski… Read more

13 Tasty Food Science Experiments!

November 8, 2021 8:00 AM

These food science experiments lead to fun, unusual, and tasty creations! Try one of these STEM projects for engaging kitchen chemistry, and molecular gastronomy. There's a bit of physics and technology baked in, too! 13 Tasty Food Science Experiments! With food science projects and experiments, students measure, mix, cook, bake, and investigate the importance of specific ingredients, the science of mixtures and solutions, and the chemical reactions… Read more

Wizard Experiments for Science Class

October 22, 2021 9:00 AM

Making learning fun is sometimes half the battle! With the right activities, educators can ensure learning about science and engineering involves hands-on fun for students of all ages. Build in some "spellbinding" science fun with STEM experiments on a wizards theme! Wizardly STEM! Connect science with popular stories of magic and wizards, from Merlin to Harry Potter, for hands-on science exploration that will have students eager to mix up… Read more

11+ Engineering Challenges for High School

October 18, 2021 12:00 PM

Challenge high school students to think like engineers and design, build, and test their own solutions to one of these free engineering projects. 11+ Engineering Projects for High School Students! Engineering design projects and challenges are a great way to ignite student interest in STEM. When students tackle an engineering design challenge, they are encouraged to brainstorm, design, build, test, problem solve, troubleshoot, tinker, innovate, and… Read more

16+ Engineering Challenges for Middle School

October 13, 2021 6:00 AM

Inspire students to think like engineers with hands-on building and design challenges! Spark interest and build engineering design skills with one of these free engineering projects for middle school students. 16+ Engineering Design Projects to Inspire Middle School Students! Engineering design projects and challenges are a great way to ignite student interest in STEM. When students tackle an engineering design challenge, they are encouraged to… Read more

12+ Engineering Challenges for Elementary School

October 6, 2021 6:00 AM

Teach students to think like engineers with fun hands-on building and design challenges. Spark interest and build confidence with one of these free engineering projects for elementary school students. 12+ Engineering Projects to Inspire Elementary School Students! Engineering design projects and challenges are a great way to ignite student interest in STEM. When students tackle an engineering design challenge, they are encouraged to brainstorm,… Read more

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