Objective: Simple sensory play for exploring volcanoes and incorporating chemistry. This can be used as a fun sensory STEAM activity for kids, and even for a Dinosaur theme! Materials: Air dry clay Red liquid watercolor (or food coloring) Brown acrylic … Read More
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Tips to Start a STEM Program in the Classroom
STEM is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Educators are linking the term to curriculum and learning opportunities for today’s students. This is becoming a significant focus because, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM … Read More
Classroom Library Support of Next Generation Science Standards
Is your school or classroom looking for ways to support Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)? We’ve been having a lot of conversations with our customers lately about science education and the future of their students. We teamed up with our … Read More
Educational Lesson Plan Ideas for Diversity
Diversity is an important topic in education. Teachers and afterschool professionals can help instill an appreciation for other cultures in students. With our EduCraft® Kids of All Nations Craft Kit, kids can create and design their own paper craft based on … Read More
STARBASE Afterschool STEM Mentoring Program
The S&S team is proud to be the sponsor of the National Afterschool Association Next Generation Award for Afterschool for 2017. We are recognizing the nominees and winners for their accomplishments and dedication to the afterschool community. Benita Blackwell shares her … Read More
Top 10 STEM Designs for Your 3D Printer
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math or STEM is the new buzzword in education as all levels of educators press to refocus curriculum suited for tomorrow’s emerging technological workforce. A 3D printer enables teachers to span the entire STEM spectrum with … Read More
Science Projects for Seniors
A science club for senior nursing home residents? What a great idea! I came across an article about health and had to share what I read with our customers! It discusses the award winning program, Science for Seniors, which placed … Read More