By Noah Moster When people think of serving their country, STEM might not be the first field that comes to mind. However, for every missile sent and bullet spent on the battlefield, that piece of ammo and the vehicles that protect soldiers and kits that treat their wounds must first be created and then crafted. […]
Archives for September 2024
Fueling a Future for Critical Thinkers: 5 STEM Lessons for Any High Schooler
By Rosalinda Cardoso Here at NSTEM, we know how difficult it can be to find memorable projects for your high school students that will both inspire and engage your students. We also understand that it’s important to find projects that can help your students work through a range of complex scientific theories and methods in […]
Top 3 Project-Based Learning (PBL) Resources for College STEM Students
By Noah Moster Every college student is familiar with certain universal fears: cramming for a final exam at 3 a.m., running out of sick days right when you actually need them, and, of course, the dreaded 2+ hour lecture. Long lectures can feel outdated, and very few can confess to enjoying a lengthy lecture more […]
Exploring Nature: 5 Outdoor Activities for Grades 3-5
By Rosalinda Cardoso Here at NSTEM, we encourage teachers, students, and families of all ages to explore STEM through hands-on experience and participatory engagement. For those of you looking to bring the classroom outdoors, we have collected five low-budget outdoor STEM projects that will engage even the most fickle of young minds to engage with […]
