by Meredith Martin | Sep 1, 2015 | MakerEd, resources, Science, STEM
Looking for some simple, inexpensive STEM activities to use with your class? Want to create STEM Mystery Bags? Need a good icebreaker activity for the first days of school? Then you need STEM Challenge Cards. This download contains sixteen different STEM challenges...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 31, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, STEM
I know I talk a lot about my 3D printers, but that’s not the only way to create in 3D. With a few simple items from the dollar store, you can have your students create colorful three dimensional topographic maps to show contours and elevation. What a great...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 28, 2015 | General Update, MakerEd, STEM
I have been on a mission to acquire Legos for the STEM Lab this year. They are great for tons of engineering, math, and science projects. I had a colleague donate some last year, but with over 600 students using the lab, I am always looking for more. My niece Megan...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 28, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, Science, STEM
What kid doesn’t love slime? It’s colorful, ooey-gooey, and makes a wonderful mess. Perfect for a STEM lab project! Slime is a great way to learn about polymers and their solid and liquid properties. We are also going to add in an art aspect by using...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 26, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, Science, STEM
Time to bring back the A in STEAM! Let’s make rainbow paper. I cannot believe how ridiculously easy this is. Supplies: clear nail polish bowl water black construction paper This fun little activity is a great intro to prisms and refraction. It also make...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 25, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, STEM
Yes, I’m on a music kick. After making a kazoo to annoy my brother with, Megan wanted to try making another instrument, so we sat down to make a harmonica using popsicle sticks. Supplies: popsicle sticks rubber bands paper toothpicks scissors glue Ready to make...
