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13 Lessons to Teach About the Chemistry of Mixtures and Solutions

September 1, 2023 8:00 AM

Use these free STEM lessons and activities to help students get hands-on experimenting with the science and chemistry of mixtures and solutions. Most students have a basic concept of "mixtures." They have combined ingredients in the kitchen. They know that beverages, paints, and glues are mixtures. They may realize that blood is a mixture, as is the air we breathe. They know that some things "mix" well and others don't and that some mixtures are… Read more

Middle School Student Codes to Improve Life with Visual Impairment

August 30, 2023 8:00 AM

For her 7th-grade science fair project, this student created ArtiVision, a system that can read aloud text from labels, letters, and more on demand. She participated in the Arizona state science fair and was awarded a Broadcom Coding with Commitment® award. Suhana, entering the 8th grade, already knows that science, technology, engineering, and math are tools she can use to solve everyday problems for herself, her family, and her community. Last… Read more

Curated STEM Resources for Teaching Science Curriculum

August 22, 2023 8:00 AM

Discover STEM Lessons for Your K-12 Classroom What are you teaching this week? Next week? Next month? Mixtures and solutions? Types of energy? States of matter? Forces of motion? Biodiversity? Newton's laws of motion? Health and human body systems? Magnetism or electromagnetism? Density? We know educators spend a lot of time searching for quality lessons to fit their curriculum needs each year. Not only do you want quality materials that align with your class… Read more

11 Tips and Best Practices for Assigning and Managing Science Fair Projects

August 9, 2023 8:00 AM

Part 3 in our STEM education series on the benefits of student science projects and science fairs. These best practices streamline the assignment and management of independent science projects and help ensure students stay on track. Unlike many other types of homework, independent science and engineering projects take time. These projects may span several weeks on your classroom calendar. The extended time allotted to science projects is a benefit and… Read more

13 Icebreaker Activities for Science Class!

August 4, 2023 8:00 AM

Kick off the new school year with one of these STEM activities! Easy to plan, low-cost, and accessible to all grade levels, these creative science and engineering icebreakers help set the stage for a great school year. Students will get to know one another, maybe remember your name, and leave knowing that science class is going to be awesome! It's back-to-school time! This means a brand new year, maybe a brand new group of students, or even a new… Read more

16 Science Projects and Lessons About Visible Light

July 31, 2023 9:00 AM

Free STEM projects, experiments, lessons and activities to teach students about the science of visible light. The free STEM projects, experiments, lessons and activities below help educators teach K-12 students about the physics of light, specifically, visible light, with hands-on exploration and active learning. The resources below have been grouped by grade band to help educators select the experiments and lessons that best fit their needs. (Note:… Read more

The Value of Science Fair Projects

July 26, 2023 8:00 AM

Take a closer look at the benefits of independent science projects, from skills development to standards fulfillment. This is Part 2 of our STEM education series exploring the combined value of students doing science projects and showcasing them at science fairs. As summarized in the first post in this STEM education series, independent science projects are part of a powerful combination of "science project + science fair" that fuels an… Read more

Why Do Science Projects and Science Fairs?

July 12, 2023 8:00 AM

In this four-part STEM education series, we take a closer look at the unparalleled educational value of student science projects and science fair participation. Follow along for tips, tools, and best practices for managing STEM projects and science fairs with K-12 students. A Powerful Learning Sequence Do you assign student science projects? Do you connect science projects to a school or local science fair as an end goal? Are you talking to… Read more

Inclusive STEM Career Discovery–Best Practices

June 29, 2023 8:00 AM

Empower all students to envision a future in STEM! These best practices help educators do successful, personalized, career discovery exploration with students with disabilities. STEM Careers Are for Everyone The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects continued growth in STEM jobs. Filling those jobs means reaching students at pivotal ages and empowering them to see themselves with a future in STEM. With career exploration tools and activities like the… Read more

Encouraging Students to Learn Basic Coding for a Science Fair Project—Broadcom Coding with Commitment®

June 22, 2023 8:00 AM

The Broadcom Coding with Commitment® award celebrates students in grades 5-8 who use basic coding to solve a community problem that they care about that aligns with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. Learn more about several of the student projects recognized at Broadcom Foundation-sponsored science fairs this year to get inspired by the potential of student coding or be empowered to solve real-world problems! Broadcom Coding with… Read more

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