Early Childhood – Page 19 – STEMAZing Systems Thinking

Little Discoverers

Sesame Street’s Little Discoverers: Big Fun with Science, Math and More, is a digital destination featuring videos, games, and activities to inspire preschoolers and the adults in their lives to incorporate STEM concepts and skills into everyday moments.

Trees for Wildlife

Trees for Wildlife is an educational program of the National Wildlife Federation providing adult leaders with fun, hands-on science-based activities to help young people learn about the importance of trees and how to plant and take care of trees for the future. The program aims to educate and prepare a generation of environmental stewards, expand…

ScratchEd

Scratch is a programming language that makes it easy for students to create interactive art, stories, simulations, and games – and share those creations online. ScratchEd is an online community where Scratch educators share stories, exchange resources, ask questions and find people. Even if you don’t know how to code, this website makes it easy…

Design Briefs – Virginia Children’s Engineering Council

K-5 Design Briefs for the Study of Technology linked to English, Mathematics, Science and History from the Virginia Children’s Engineering Council provide relevant classroom instruction that helps children develop a degree of technological capability. Four design briefs at each grade level, complete with tips for teachers, a guided portfolio and assessment rubrics, make it easy…

DiscoverE

Find activities at DiscoverE from videos showcasing engineering to hands-on activities to field trip ideas which can be used for Engineers Week and beyond! If you will be involving your students in Engineers Week or if you will be doing some outreach during Engineers Week, you can order free Volunteer Kits which include activities, posters,…

Natural Math

Natural Math is a community for families, math circles, and other learning groups.

Moebius Noodles: Adventurous Math for the Playground Crowd

Learn how you can create an immersive rich math environment for your baby. Find out ways to help your toddler discover deep math in everyday experiences. Play games that will develop your child’s sense of happy familiarity with mathematics.

Design Squad Nation

Engage kids in hands-on engineering with activities from PBS Kids Design Squad Nation. Each activity is a hands-on challenge focused on the engineering design process. They use simple materials, allow for multiple solutions, and are ideal for ages 9-12, though they can be adapted for other age groups. You will also find animations, video profiles…

ion Future: The STEM Career Exploration Game

Every day, professionals in STEM careers help people get better, discover new things, save the planet, build the future, solve mysteries, and play with some very cool tools. iON Future lets you explore these careers, find the ones that best match your interests and then play your way to your dream STEM future.

The User’s Guide to Energy

The Atlantic’s six video series called The User’s Guide to Energy asks six basic questions about energy and answers them in animated explainers. Alexis Madrigal explains the following: How much energy does the U.S. use? How do we use energy at home? Who’s to blame for climate change? What’s in crude oil – and how…