Not too long ago I wrote a post about building bridges and my focus was on one style of bridge for each grade level. While looking through my array of bridges I realized I had even more types that were not going to be part of that post. Note to self: Add a post about the other bridges some day! ... READ the POST
Up, Up, and Away with Parachutes
The first time I tried designing parachutes in STEM class I was flabbergasted by how much the students were engaged and how much they loved it. It could be because they stood on the tabletops to launch their parachutes! It is really an enlightening challenge and I have some tips for you about ... READ the POST
Keeping Introverts Engaged
Full disclosure: I am an introvert. As a young student I was the student that followed all the rules and never raised my hand or spoke out. I did not want attention called to myself. In a group, I rarely spoke and never took charge. I am fairly certain I would not have enjoyed STEM ... READ the POST
5 Awesome (and easy) Tower Challenges for STEM
One of the first one-day challenges we tried was a tower building one. The Spaghetti Tower! Now, let's back up and explain. The first challenges we tried were multi-day activities. That's right! And I mean multi-multi day. Like 4-5 days. Some of you know that I started as a STEM specialist after ... READ the POST
Why You Need to Build Towers (A Tower Round-Up)
We build towers quite often! But, why? I have a few reasons. This Tower Round-up will answer your questions. First, let's see just how many different kinds of towers we have tried: are you ready for the number? 16. Sixteen. And that is not counting the ones we tried that were failures that I ... READ the POST
No Locks Escape Rooms!
Are you ready for No-Locks Escape Rooms? Have you ever been to an Escape Room event? I mean one where you are actually locked in a room! I have been twice and, wow! The puzzles are hard. Thank goodness the people with me were very clever. The most recent Escape we attended was so fun and we ... READ the POST
