Winter Water Magic: 3 STEM Activities for Grades K-5
As we inch closer to a new year and another winter break, we at NSTEM want to ensure that you are making the best of your time together while taking a little time to enjoy the season. Engaging your students in the science behind snow, snowflakes, and i …
Empowering Middle School Innovators: 5 STEM Competitions for 2025
At NSTEM, we believe that safe and collaborative competition can encourage healthier attitudes for students; emphasizing collaboration and teamwork rather than winning and losing can make all the difference in a student’s long-term path to success and …
Through The Eyes Of An Artist: Exploring STEM Through Art
As young adults prepare to enter college, discovering new pathways and possible careers, we at NSTEM want to remind students of all ages that science and art are NOT mutually exclusive. We believe that embracing science and art as young adults c …
Falling for STEM: Autumn Adventures for Grades 6-12
Winter is around the corner; at NSTEM, we want to help celebrate this Autumn season by inspiring you to take a walk outside, explore, and engage in the fresh air as winter comes just around the corner! We have collected a few activities for midd …
4 STEM-tacular Fall Activities for K-12 Students
At NSTEM, we know that any tools and essential life skills learned today can become the bedrock of a student’s foundation for a lifetime; we understand the importance of engaging students safely outdoors. We also want to help you celebrate the s …
Exploring Science Indoors: 5 Rainy Day Projects for Middle Schools Minds
Here at NSTEM, we understand what a rainy day can do for the morale and mood of your middle school students, and that’s why we compiled a few ideas to help turn those frowns upside down while simultaneously supporting STEM outcomes! Your future scienti …
Learning Through Play: 3 Engaging Activities for Grades K-2
At NSTEM, we know how important it is to teach students through example to pique and keep their interests, so we have gathered three unique activities designed for students aged 5-8 (or grades K-2). These engaging activities focus on STEM learni …
Beyond the Battlefield: 4 STEM Careers in the Military
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 …
Fueling a Future for Critical Thinkers: 5 STEM Lessons for Any High Schooler
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 …
Top 3 Project-Based Learning (PBL) Resources for College STEM Students
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 …
Exploring Nature: 5 Outdoor Activities for Grades 3-5
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 …
Beachside Biology: 3 Marine Science Activities for Summer
Last week’s blog post focused on ways to avoid the heat of the summer with fun and entertaining STEM projects that students could do indoors as a nice escape from the heat. But do you know what the problem is with indoor science projects? They’re indoo …
Summer Science Splash: 3 Fun and Easy Experiments to Beat the Heat
Things are beginning to heat up in the STEM sphere, and it isn’t just from the fun projects we’ve been planning! The summer equinox has come and gone, but the sun’s been working overtime to ensure that the great outdoors have kept their blazing tempera …
3 Exciting VR Science Projects and Activities
Virtual reality. If you had told someone from just 40 years ago that we’d be crafting entire worlds to interact with using just the typical VR set or even just a smartphone and a cardboard case, you’d probably be tested for drug use. However, VR …
3 Inspiring STEM Projects for Families to Try at Home
There are many reasons to enjoy the summer season. It’s warm, school is out, and there’s lots to do! However, one thing that always seems to be overlooked is how colorful the world is. Vibrant green trees, rich blue oceans, and flowers of every hue and …
Top 3 STEM Summer Programs for High Schoolers
Sometimes, school isn’t enough. Learning is a fulfilling process, and while the educational system tries its best to provide all the knowledge that one may want, the fact is that resources are limited. However, limited resources should never sto …
3 Fun Outdoor STEM Activities for Middle Schoolers
We’ve all been in that summer mood before, staring out the window of the chilly classroom, daydreaming about what we could do in the great summer beyond if only that darn bell would ring to let us home. What better way to wake students and teachers fro …
Innovate and Inspire: 5 Top Science Fair Project Ideas for High Schoolers
The science fair is an excellent place for those curious about our world’s composition to demonstrate their educational prowess for others to enjoy. However, it can also be quite daunting for someone who may not know where to start or what would …
Science Sphere: 4 Essential Websites for College Students
College is the first step into adulthood many young people take in their lives, and it’s full of new experiences and decisions. “Where do I live?”, “What do I do?” and “How do I learn about my career?” are just a couple of the choices that occupy the a …
3 Science Books Every High Schooler Should Read
In high school, a stigma can often be found regarding reading material: science stuff is dull and flat, and fictitious stuff like fantasy is fun and creative. That stigma is evidently untrue, and there are no better sources to disprove that clai …
Play & Learn: 3 Fun Educational Apps for K-2 Students
At first glance, the STEM field can be daunting for those just starting to learn in the world around us. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math aren’t initially concepts that one would introduce in the same vein as learning the alphabet. But that’s …
Coding Quest: Top 5 Resources for High School Coders
1. Khan Academy Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/computing Level: Beginner Price: Free Khan Academy is a fun, visually engaging website for those who may not know much about the language of computers! The focus of this website isn’t just on the …
3 Million-Dollar Middle School STEM Experiments on a Low-Dollar Budget
Photo courtesy of Pixabay For middle schoolers, fostering a love for STEM can be rewarding and financially challenging. Many STEM activities cost thousands of dollars to recreate for a whole classroom, and most educators simply don’t have the funds. Fo …
4 Engaging Virtual STEM Programs for College/University Students
Photo Courtesy of Pixabay STEM programs are essential for college and university students because they provide direct exposure to innovative research, technology, and hands-on experience. These skills help students prepare for employment in fields that …
