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 27, 2015 | How-To, Math, resources, STEM
To go along with my previous post about dice from the dollar store, I also scored packs of dominoes on my most recent shopping spree. These are great, because they are mini-dominoes, and five packs of them will fit inside a plastic pencil box with room to spare. As...
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...
by Meredith Martin | Aug 24, 2015 | How-To, MakerEd, STEM
It’s STEAM time again! This time, we’re adding music to STEM. You’ll need just three items to make this nifty kazoo. Once again, Miss Megan is my fabulous model and assistant. Supplies: cardboard tube (paper towel or toilet roll tubes are perfect)...
