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 empathy. To ring in the New Year, we wanted to provide a few fun and affordable STEM competitions […]
Middle School
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 can enhance the quality of their work throughout their careers while furthering their […]
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 middle and high school students to help you get inspired […]
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 season by giving all of your K-12 students (Regardless of secular or religious […]
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 scientists can work together to explore the wonders of the hydrological cycle, […]
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 indoors, of course! Summer is all about being outside, and […]
