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Family Engagement and the Power of Connection

STEM Next

Building a telescope with a grandparent or working alongside a parent on a car maintenance project may launch a lifelong love of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). These opportunities can help inspire a passion for STEM and open exciting possibilities for the future. Welcome every family.

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In Love with Space? Here are Great Websites to Take You There

Ask a Tech Teacher

This realistic webtool is an excellent scaffold for MS and HS students connecting STEM to their curiosity and excitement about space. Build a Satellite. This is an online simulation that challenges students to build a working satellite. A real interest in telescopes and space science will make this game more meaningful.

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The Beginnings of the James Webb Space Telescope

STEM Education Works

The Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has been orbiting above our heads and serving us well for nearly 32 years now, providing us with breathtaking images of the heavens and yielding a treasure trove of data for scientists all around the world. Webb, this new space-based telescope is poised to surpass Hubble by leaps and bounds.

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Best STEM Summer Camps In Nashville (2024)

The Maker Mom

From outdoor exploration to observing the universe from afar, there is a diverse array of STEM camps in Nashville. As one of the top cities for STEM workers and careers, it’s not surprising that kids start to learn about these subjects at an early age. During the day kids will go hiking, bird watching, and build eco structures.

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STEM Night Activities – 10 Easy STEM Activities for Kids to Try at Your Next Family Night

STEM Education Guide

Without further ado, let’s delve into 10 incredible STEM night activities that will engage the whole family. From crafting paper circuits to painting robots, you can step up your family STEM night by a few notches. From crafting paper circuits to painting robots, you can step up your family STEM night by a few notches.

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Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a STEM Challenge

Vivify Stem

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with a STEM Challenge Post by Julie Lyons December 6, 2022 Australia is definitely called by the right name during the month of December…it is “down under” the cold side of the solstice line. Read below for a STEM activity all about the Winter Solstice! What exactly is the Winter Solstice?

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10 Ways Parents Can Introduce STEM Learning at Home through Disguised Learning

STEM Sport

Bridging these worlds can be a challenge, particularly when children are reluctant to engage in educational activities outside of school. Enter the concept of disguised learning – a strategy that integrates educational content into everyday activities, making learning a natural, enjoyable part of life.