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. The STEM […]
High School
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 range of complex scientific theories and methods in memorable and unique […]
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 has taken the world by storm, and it’s undoubtedly […]
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 navigate that middle ground between a passionate subject and a physical construction […]
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 claim than these three books! Each one contains elaborate plots and high stakes […]
Green Horizons: 4 Clean Energy Experimental Research Ideas for High Schoolers
Embark on a journey into clean energy! This blog will explore four hands-on clean energy experimental research ideas designed to engage high school students in the exciting world of clean energy. 1. Energy-Efficient Lighting Comparison Students can compare the energy usage and brightness of various light bulb types, including LED, compact fluorescent (CFL), and incandescent […]
