Do your students talk endlessly about trick or treat time? Do they love Halloween jokes and riddles? I know mine always do! Even the jokes that make us groan (pun intended)! "What is a skeleton's favorite instrument?" The answer to that one will definitely make you groan... We tried ... READ the POST
Building Windmills in the STEM Lab
Building windmills is something I wanted to try and so, we did! First, a little story... Years ago my husband and I built our dream house. At the time, ceiling fans were popular and we decided to place these in many of the rooms. Would you believe three of them are still operating and have ... READ the POST
3 Ways to Engineer a Great Valentine’s Day
If you are ready to design and build for Valentine's Day here's a treat for you - three challenges to help you celebrate and learn at the same time! We tested these last year and they were the favorites of every group! It might have had something to do with the candy involved, but the challenges ... READ the POST
Snow Day – Are you ready?
Are you ready for a snow day? I know we all love having those unexpected days off. A few years ago we had several days in a row off for a huge snowstorm and the kids in my town had the best time. In Alabama, we don't have a lot of snow- certainly not enough to own sleds. But our kids were very ... READ the POST
Catching Those Leaks in the STEM Lab!
This post about Water Pipelines has moved! Click on the image below to zip right to it! ... READ the POST
Wind-Powered Projects for March
There's an old saying you might remember. "March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb." I think that means March is unpredictable and may have some intense weather. Perhaps even some wind! So we decided to harness that wind power with some wind-powered projects! First- ... READ the POST
