Sometimes you have to just make that winter wonderland- especially if you live in the south! Before I share some STEM Challenges with you I have a little story... When I was a little girl my family lived in Germany. Snow was a constant in our winter lives. We walked to the bus stop in the snow, ... READ the POST
Easy, Engaging Sporting Events in the STEM Lab!
Are you looking for easy and engaging Sports ideas for STEM? I have you covered, but first... Ready for some truth? About a year ago I was looking for ideas for Thanksgiving STEM projects to complete a STEM by the Month series. Everything I found was about turkeys and ... 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
Apple Platforms – A Challenge for Multiple Grades!
We have built platforms in the past and used may different materials. We also have loved testing the platforms by adding weight to them. But, this one uses food. Yes, food! This one was about building a platform to hold an APPLE! This great ... READ the POST
How to Use STEM Materials Efficiently – A Few Tricks
I still remember the first few challenges we completed and the daunting task of assembling the materials. I tried laying things out so kids could collect their own items, but it took such a long time. Now, after a few years as the STEM lab teacher, I have learned so much about using ... READ the POST
