STEM

442 Activities

STEM

Curious minds come alive through hands-on STEM exploration. Learners solve problems, build designs, and explore real-world challenges using science, technology, engineering, and math.

Activities

S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Challenge

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

30m

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Grades K - 5

S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Challenge

By OregonASK

K - 5

30m

In this lesson, students move simple objects through a maze using a magnet, experimenting with various metal materials and reflecting on what worked and what didn't.

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S.INQ Invisible Forces Magnetic Challenge

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

30m•Grades K - 5

Model the Water Cycle

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Model the Water Cycle

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

Ocean water is very salty, so why does fresh water fall on land? In this activity, students will answer this question by investigating a sealed cup of tinted water. The sealed cup acts as a simple model of Earth’s water supply and the water cycle.

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Model the Water Cycle

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m•Grades 6 - 8

Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

45m

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Grades K - 2

Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45m

Children draw their favorite animals to create a big book of animals. After describing the features of their favorite animals, students categorize them as pets, farm animals, or wild animals as they organize the contents of their book.

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Make an Animal Book (Grades K-2)

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

45m•Grades K - 2

A Day at Our Zoo

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

45m

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Grades K - 2

A Day at Our Zoo

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

45m

Children create their own model zoo. Each group is assigned an area of the zoo and chooses the animals for their area.

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A Day at Our Zoo

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

45m•Grades K - 2

Hidden Information: Mapping Our Digital Footprint

STEM • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades 6 - 8

Hidden Information: Mapping Our Digital Footprint

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45m

In this activity, students learn about the digital footprint they create when they access the internet. They begin by looking at a sample digital footprint and considering how our online presence leaves impressions, or traces, just like our physical presence does. They create lists of places they have been online and use those lists to illustrate their own digital footprints. Students analyze the footprints to assess what kinds of information they have made public and consider how that information is permanent and accessible. Finally, students visit each other’s footprints to see how their digital interactions connect them.

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Hidden Information: Mapping Our Digital Footprint

STEM • Digital Media and Communications

45m•Grades 6 - 8

Make a Hovercraft

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

Make a Hovercraft

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45m

In this activity, students use simple materials to build a working hovercraft. This activity builds an understanding of engineering principles as well as physics concepts related to friction and gravity.

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Make a Hovercraft

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

45m•Grades 3 - 5

S.INQ Up Human Impact

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

30m

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Grades 6 - 8

S.INQ Up Human Impact

By OregonASK

6 - 8

30m

Students learn about human impact on our climate through the distribution of greenhouse gases.

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S.INQ Up Human Impact

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

30m•Grades 6 - 8

Video Games of Past and Present

STEM • Digital Media and Communications

45m

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Grades 3 - 5

Video Games of Past and Present

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45m

In this activity, students play classic video games and compare them with today's video games.

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Video Games of Past and Present

STEM • Digital Media and Communications

45m•Grades 3 - 5

Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Career Exploration Presentation

STEM • Career and Future Readiness

40m

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Grades 6 - 8

Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Career Exploration Presentation

By After-School All-Stars

6 - 8

40m

This group presentation activity teaches students about Advanced Manufacturing and Automation career diversity, skills, educational requirements, average salaries, and how these jobs are important to and impact our everyday lives.

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Advanced Manufacturing and Automation Career Exploration Presentation

STEM • Career and Future Readiness

40m•Grades 6 - 8

What Are the Costs of Starting a Business?

STEM • Career and Future Readiness

45m

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Grades 9 - 12

What Are the Costs of Starting a Business?

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45m

Starting a business has proven to be a successful career option for many people, but many new businesses fail because they are poorly funded. In this activity, students experience the research, planning, and decision-making involved in launching and funding a new business.

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What Are the Costs of Starting a Business?

STEM • Career and Future Readiness

45m•Grades 9 - 12

S.INQ Mechanical Engineering Egg Safe Seat

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

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Grades K - 5

S.INQ Mechanical Engineering Egg Safe Seat

By OregonASK

K - 5

Students create a car that can safely transport an egg when it comes in contact with a wall. They learn about mechanical engineering as they use an engineering design process grid to build, test, and modify their designs. This activity can be done in one day or over several days.

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S.INQ Mechanical Engineering Egg Safe Seat

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

1h•Grades K - 5

MLS STEM Goals: Shot Percentages

STEM

1h 30m

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Grades 3 - 8

MLS STEM Goals: Shot Percentages

By Learn Fresh

3 - 8

1h 30m

In this activity, students explore how percentages connect to real in game performance by analyzing shot percentages in MLS STEM Goals. Using data found in Team Cards, students will learn how fractions, decimals, and percentages are all ways of displaying measurements that are just a part of a whole. In the first half of the lesson, students will calculate and compare shooting percentages across player positions. To conclude the lesson, educators have the option to bring students to a real soccer field or gymnasium where students can gather data on their shooting performance and calculate their own shot percentage.

This is activity 2 of 8 in the MSL STEM Goals Collection from Learn Fresh. To view all activities and Quality Instructional Practices for planning and facilitation, visit the MLS STEM Goals Collection page.

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MLS STEM Goals: Shot Percentages

STEM

1h 30m•Grades 3 - 8

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Things to Know Before You Grow

Nature and Wildlife • Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

5 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

Collection

Things to Know Before You Grow

By Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

The Ultimate Garden Planning Toolkit for Curious Kids & Inspired Educators

Before you plant your first seed, there are a few essential things every gardener should know—and this module delivers them in the most hands-on, kid-friendly way possible. In “Things to Know Before You Grow,” students explore the fundamentals of garden success: how to read a plant hardiness zone map, understand frost dates, calculate seed starting schedules, and document their observations like real scientists. This four-lesson collection is packed with interactive worksheets, educator-friendly slides, and real-life garden planning tools that help youth think critically and connect deeply with the rhythms of nature.

Designed by Farmer Steph and the team at Farm to Table Kids, this module brings the garden to life in your classroom or afterschool program. It also features exclusive “how-to” videos from Farmer Steph, offering step-by-step support and encouragement straight from the garden. These videos give learners a direct connection to the seasonal cycles they’re studying—setting the stage for confident, climate-smart planting.

Once you've soaked up all the "Things to Know Before You Grow," don’t stop there! Continue the adventure with our partner collection: “How to Grow Dahlias”—a joyful, flower-filled deep dive into one of the most beloved and magical plants in the garden.

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Things to Know Before You Grow

Nature and Wildlife • Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

12 Items

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All Grades

Collection

Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

All Grades

From robots and rockets to quicksand, plants, weather, and wildlife, this playlist ignites curiosity in STEM, inspiring the joy of discovery. Youth will design and test a kite in flight (learning about wind and weight); make rock candy crystals (discovering supersaturation), record and sketch nature (learning about climate and weather); and craft a protective device for a falling egg (exploring momentum and energy).

"By engaging in STEM activities that go beyond textbooks and lectures, youth can explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and gain practical knowledge that transcends traditional education. Investing in these experiences empowers them to become well-rounded individuals equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving world." — Kayla Ambesi

Kayla Ambesi is the Supervisor of Community Schools at Schenectady City School District in New York. With a passion for education and engagement, she oversees six community schools and leads districtwide STEAM Camps, K-12 summer enrichment, and a "STEM Saturdays" collaboration with Union College. Kayla is the devoted mother of four children and holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the esteemed College of Saint Rose.

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Catalyze STEM Learning with Kayla Ambesi

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

All Grades

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Sustainable Cities

Nature and Wildlife • STEM • Social and Emotional Awareness

3 Items

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Grades 6 - 8

Collection

Sustainable Cities

By City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

With the effects of anthropogenic climate change becoming more evident in our day to day lives, those in urban areas are at high risk of detrimental damage from extreme flooding events. Everywhere you look in urban areas, you are faced with impervious surfaces which presents a challenge when it comes to avoiding floods. And in cities that use combined sewer systems, these floods open the gates of contaminated wastewater filled with everything from human waste to toxic chemicals entering our groundwater and surface water supply which are detrimental to all living organisms that rely on it, including humans.

In this module, students will learn the parameters for and conduct water quality testing on local water bodies, assess the role of local green space in mitigating damage from flooding events, and construct sub-irrigated planters as an example of water saving green infrastructure.

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Sustainable Cities

Nature and Wildlife • STEM • Social and Emotional Awareness

Grades 6 - 8

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Intro to Science Notebooking

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

7 Items

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Grades 3 - 12

Collection

Intro to Science Notebooking

By California Academy of Sciences

3 - 12

This collection of activities introduces students to science notebooking, and how to establish systems, organize information, and sketch like a scientist.

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Intro to Science Notebooking

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 12

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I'm Beginning to See the Light

Arts • STEM

14 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

Collection

I'm Beginning to See the Light

By Jazz at Lincoln Center

3 - 8

The JALC-AC's first module, Module 1: I'm Beginning to See the Light, ignites the creativity and voice of youth as they learn the essential elements of jazz- all while engaging with science, social studies, math, physical education, art, and social-emotional learning concepts and skills.

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I'm Beginning to See the Light

Arts • STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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Our Watershed

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

3 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

Collection

Our Watershed

By National Wildlife Federation

3 - 8

Think of a watershed like a filter, where water flows over the land and into other bodies of water, and takes into account the health of the land and all its waterways. In this playlist youth will learn more about their watershed, the ecosystem where they live, and observe the biodiversity nearby.

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Our Watershed

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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NBA Math Hoops

Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

13 Items

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Grades 3 - 8

Collection

NBA Math Hoops

By Learn Fresh

3 - 8

NBA Math Hoops uses the excitement of basketball and the NBA/WNBA brands to engage students in grades 3-8 while teaching math and social-emotional skills. The program begins with preseason activities where students draft teams, analyze player data, and commit to shared values through a Sportsmanship Contract. This initial phase helps students build a foundation of teamwork and data literacy.

The regular season introduces essential gameplay rules, strategies, and mathematical concepts, allowing students to practice and apply their skills. As the season progresses, students develop their understanding of gameplay and enhance their strategic thinking.

The program culminates in the Playoffs, where students put their strategies to the test and demonstrate sportsmanship in a competitive setting. NBA Math Hoops boosts algebra readiness and fosters self-regulation and executive function skills, all while being adaptable to in-school, out-of-school, and home learning environments.

Educators should request their NBA Math Hoops games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure that they receive them before reaching Lesson 3. Requests can be placed at this link or using the link found in Lesson 1.

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NBA Math Hoops

Social and Emotional Awareness • STEM

Grades 3 - 8

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Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

7 Items

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Grades 3 - 5

Collection

Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

By Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

This Playlist allows younger students to go outside and learn about ways to help the environment.

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Helping the Planet for 3rd-5th Grade at Home

Nature and Wildlife • STEM

Grades 3 - 5

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Science Notebooks

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

7 Items

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Grades 3 - 12

Collection

Science Notebooks

By California Academy of Sciences

3 - 12

Keeping a notebook can help your students think and act like scientists. Sample these easy-to-implement strategies and lessons to bring science notebooking into your program.

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Science Notebooks

STEM • Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 12

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