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 …
Bringing a Career Fair to the Classroom
Not all schools are able to have career fairs but it is crucial for students to know about different careers, especially in STEM. This is important because so many STEM jobs are unfilled by possible employees. It is critical that students know about th …
How Climate Change has Devastated Latin America
Much of the discourse surrounding climate change is centered in the U.S. However, everyone is affected by it whether they like it or not. So, today, we’re going to take a look at one of the other Americas: Latin America. Photo by Chris LeBoutillier The …
10 Summer STEM Programs for Middle Schoolers
As summer approaches, it also brings forth a lot of new opportunities for middle schoolers in particular. Especially for those interested in STEM, there’s a large number of programs available that delve into every aspect of science, technology, enginee …
5 Ways Technology is Changing Medicine
Medicine has gone through a paradigm shift within the recent years. Less than 200 years ago, there were no vaccines, no treatments and often the only way to prevent catching a disease was self-isolation. Now, we have eradicated diseases like Smallpox, …
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 …
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 …
What is Environmental Science?
NSTEM and Sustainability We now live in a modern, consumerist, and urban existence throughout the developed world. Every day, we continue to consume an alarming amount of natural resources. Here at the National STEM Honor Society, we are committed to e …
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 …
Assuring Students with Disabilities Are Heard in STEM
Those with disabilities may often feel excluded or unwelcome in certain spaces. In a field like STEM where differences are extremely beneficial, disabilities should not be an impediment to excelling in a STEM career or classroom. With that being said, …
Objections to Teaching STEM and How to Overcome Them
There are quite a few objections to STEM education that teachers express. Here is a list of a few of those objections and possible solutions. 1. STEM education is messy. Let’s be real. Life is not always perfect. Most things take time and effort and ca …
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 …
3 Hispanic Women Who Changed the STEM World!
As Hispanic-Heritage month approaches, it’s important to recognize the influence of Hispanic Americans on the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. It’s especially important to reflect on the contributions Hispanic women have made in …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
