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

Comparing Domesticated and Wild Animals

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 9 - 12

Comparing Domesticated and Wild Animals

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students learn how a farm animal or type of pet became domesticated and compare similarities and differences with its wild counterpart.

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Comparing Domesticated and Wild AnimalsSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Observing Nature

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades K - 8

Observing Nature

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

50 Minutes

Observation is the cornerstone of the inquiry process. It begins an investigation and continues throughout it. When making observations, children are learning to gather evidence, organize their ideas, and propose explanations about the world around them. By challenging children to use their five senses to make detailed observations, teachers are encouraging students to collect and organize information about natural phenomena that they naturally find compelling. ¹

While touch and taste help round out the five senses, it’s crucial children do not touch or taste anything that could cause harm, such as poison ivy or Virginia creeper berries.

¹https://www.nsta.org/publications/news/story.aspx?id=52414

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Observing NatureSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

50 Minutes•Grades K - 8

Heavy Lifting

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades 3 - 8

Heavy Lifting

NASA

3 - 8

45 Minutes

Students construct balloon-powered rockets to launch the greatest payload possible to the classroom ceiling.

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Heavy LiftingNature and Wildlife, STEM

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Making Rock Candy

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades 3 - 5

Making Rock Candy

Mizzen Education, Inc.

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students work together to make a supersaturated solution that solidifies over time into rock candy. This activity builds understanding of solutions, saturation, and supersaturation.

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Making Rock CandyNature and Wildlife, STEM

45 Minutes•Grades 3 - 5

Our World Worldwide Day of Play: Test and Refine

Arts, STEM

Grades 3 - 5

Our World Worldwide Day of Play: Test and Refine

Nickelodeon + Mizzen Education

3 - 5

1 Hour

Youth collaborate as they support one another to develop the most fun, most exciting games for the Worldwide Day of Play. Youth test their designs as both Player and Observer, receive feedback and refine their games in anticipation of the big reveal.

This is activity 11 of 12 in the Nickelodeon Our World: The Play Lab Module.

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Our World Worldwide Day of Play: Test and RefineArts, STEM

1 Hour•Grades 3 - 5

Design a New Toy

Arts, STEM

Grades 6 - 8

Design a New Toy

Mizzen Education, Inc.

6 - 8

45 Minutes

Students brainstorm and sketch ideas for new toys. Then they make a prototype from simple materials and present it to the group.

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Design a New ToyArts, STEM

45 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

Shape Hunt

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades K - 2

Shape Hunt

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 2

35 Minutes

Learners explore familiar geometric shapes and discover how they appear in real-world objects. Through observation, they begin to understand that shapes in the environment are often not perfect, connecting math concepts to the world around them!

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Shape HuntNature and Wildlife, STEM

35 Minutes•Grades K - 2

Invasive Species Management Proposal

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

Grades 6 - 8

Invasive Species Management Proposal

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

1 Hour

Using research and data from the previous lessons, students will put together a proposal for how to manage invasive species in their region. This lesson will strengthen their team building, research, and presentation skills all which are necessary to foster community activism towards a more environmentally conscious future.

This is activity 4 of 5 in the "Invasive Species" module from City Parks Foundation.

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Invasive Species Management ProposalNature and Wildlife, STEM

1 Hour•Grades 6 - 8

Prototype a Transportation Vehicle/Vessel

Arts, STEM

Grades 3 - 8

Prototype a Transportation Vehicle/Vessel

Rediscover Center

3 - 8

1 Hour

In this activity, students will create prototypes of transportation vehicles. This project was inspired by Rosie Revere, Engineer, written by Andrea Beaty, and illustrated by David Roberts.

Rosie Revere, Engineer is a story of a young girl who dreams of becoming an engineer. We can all take a lesson from Rosie to realize that dreams, professions, skills, and passion are gender neutral. With the help of a wonderful role model in great-great Aunt Rose, Rosie realized that she should celebrate her failures and not hide her inventions! In this story, Rosie engineers a helicopter to make her Great Aunt Rose's dreams come true: to fly. With her inspiration, let's prototype our own transportation vehicle or vessel.

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Prototype a Transportation Vehicle/VesselArts, STEM

1 Hour•Grades 3 - 8

Plant Mysteries: Solved!

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 9 - 12

Plant Mysteries: Solved!

Mizzen Education, Inc.

9 - 12

45 Minutes

Students identify a mystery to solve about plants, and then they research and report on the solution. This activity shows students the complexity of organisms that are essential for all animal life, including the lives of humans.

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Plant Mysteries: Solved!STEM, Nature and Wildlife

45 Minutes•Grades 9 - 12

Tuber Trouble or Garden Gold?: How to Perform a Dahlia Tuber Health Check

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 3 - 8

Tuber Trouble or Garden Gold?: How to Perform a Dahlia Tuber Health Check

Farm to Table Kids

3 - 8

1 Hour 10 Minutes

Before planting, it’s important to know if your dahlia tubers are ready to grow—or headed for the compost bin! In this hands-on science and garden investigation lesson, students become garden scientists by learning how to evaluate the health of a dahlia tuber. Using visual guides, observation, and a detailed health check worksheet, students will sort tubers into "Plant Me," "Needs Help," or "Compost Bin." They'll gain confidence identifying healthy growing signs—like firmness and visible eyes—and learn how to identify a healthy vs an unhealthy dahlia tuber.

This activity is 1 of 5 in the "How to Grow Dahlias" module from Farm to Table Kids. Visit the module to view the full set of learning resource and learn more about Part 1 of the module series, "Things to Know Before You Grow."

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Tuber Trouble or Garden Gold?: How to Perform a Dahlia Tuber Health CheckSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

1 Hour 10 Minutes•Grades 3 - 8

Native and Invasive Species

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades 6 - 8

Native and Invasive Species

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

1 Hour 15 Minutes

In this activity students will learn about the impact of invasive species on native fauna and flora. They will also learn about the different measures taken by community members and land conservation agencies to mitigate the impacts of invasives. With this context, students will put together species profiles on native and invasive species in their local regions which they will contribute to the development of their invasive species management proposals for Lesson 4 in the Invasive Species module.

This is activity 1 of 5 in the "Invasive Species" module from City Parks Foundation.

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Native and Invasive SpeciesSTEM, Nature and Wildlife

1 Hour 15 Minutes•Grades 6 - 8

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Grades K - 5

Mission: Rainforest!

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

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Mission: Rainforest!

Go2Science

K - 5

10 Hours 25 Minutes

Join Go2Science in the rainforests of Panama in Mission:Rainforest! Use the video-based activities to follow along with Beth and Curtis to research a big question about blue Morpho butterflies. Get students ready to use their observation skills, they might find some surprises along the way!

Start the adventure with Dr. Mitra, learning about blue Morpho butterflies and stating a hypothesis. Then, continue learning about animals and plants in habitats like the rainforest and ocean.

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Mission: Rainforest!Nature and Wildlife, STEM

10 Hours 25 Minutes•Grades K - 5

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Grades K - 12

STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

Arts, STEM

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STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen Education

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 12

This playlist will ignite curiosity and creativity for grades K-12 with a lineup of specially-curated STEAM activities! From mind-bending math puzzles and hands-on science experiments to coding adventures and imaginative art projects, each activity is a new gateway to discovery!

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STEAM Discovery & Learning with Mizzen EducationArts, STEM

Grades K - 12

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5 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Invasive Species

STEM, Social and Emotional Awareness, Nature and Wildlife

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Invasive Species

City Parks Foundation

6 - 8

2 Hours

As our ecosystems continue to become more vulnerable through anthropogenic change, scientists are working hard to restore the resilience of green space. One of the major detractors from ecosystem resilience are invasive species. In this module, students will assess the impact of invasive species in their local ecosystems. They will work collaboratively with their peers to research effective pest management protocols, participate in field experiences to learn more about local native and invasive species, and analyze data to assess local biodiversity. This newly acquired knowledge and skills will set the foundation for a community outreach project in which students will educate their peers and community members about the importance of invasive species management.

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Invasive SpeciesSTEM, Social and Emotional Awareness, Nature and Wildlife

2 Hours•Grades 6 - 8

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Grades 3 - 8

MLB Players STEM League

Leadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

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MLB Players STEM League

Learn Fresh

3 - 8

6 Hours

The MLB Players STEM League is an interactive, sports-based learning experience that connects math, strategy, and social-emotional learning through the game of baseball. Developed in partnership with the MLB Players Trust, this program combines a board game and curriculum to help students build essential skills through a hands-on experience.

Over eight lessons, students take on the roles of players, managers, and analysts, using real MLB player stats to draft teams, track performance, analyze data, and make strategic decisions. Core math concepts—including fractions, percentages, and probability—are woven into gameplay, providing real-world applications of data in sports.

Beyond math, the program reinforces teamwork, sportsmanship, and resilience through integrated bonus lessons, helping students navigate challenges and collaborate with their peers effectively. With an emphasis on social-emotional skills and critical thinking, students develop practical abilities that extend beyond the classroom.

The MLB Players STEM League is designed for youth-development organizations and schools of all types, offering a free and accessible way to engage students in learning through the excitement of baseball.

Educators should request their MLB Players STEM League games when preparing for Lesson 1 to ensure 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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MLB Players STEM LeagueLeadership and Teamwork, Social and Emotional Awareness, STEM

6 Hours•Grades 3 - 8

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12 Activities

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Grades K - 8

15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Literacy, Social and Emotional Awareness, Arts, STEM, Leadership and Teamwork

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15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer Days

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 8

3 Hours 40 Minutes

Need quick summer camp activities that are easy to lead? These 15-30 minute low-prep activities are perfect for transitions, schedule gaps, rainy days, and last-minute plan changes. Designed for summer programs, they keep youth engaged without adding stress to your day.

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15-30 Minute Activities for Busy Summer DaysLiteracy, Social and Emotional Awareness, Arts, STEM, Leadership and Teamwork

3 Hours 40 Minutes•Grades K - 8

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3 Activities

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Grades K - 2

Creativity: Play

STEM, Arts

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Creativity: Play

VentureLab

K - 2

2 Hours

Play and being playful are considered cornerstones of creativity and idea generation. There is significant evidence that many ideas for new products and services were developed through playing around with ideas, materials, and products. Play itself gives us a fresh perspective, which is often critical in solving problems and being innovative. Play also helps us better understand the world around us because we can explore things in a fun way - we can make and build, create new worlds and personas, play new games, and break the rules, without fear of consequences. Play helps entrepreneurs innovate because it's risk-free-there's no judgment or failure when you're playing.

In Activity 1, students will be using their imaginations to transform everyday objects into something different and playing through design challenges during Activity 2. Students will rotate in teams to four different stations with a challenge to create something at each. Finally, Activity 3 will involve creative play as students create a menu and play food for an alien planet. To close out the activity and lesson, students will role play waiters/waitresses and customers at each other's diners.

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Creativity: PlaySTEM, Arts

2 Hours•Grades K - 2

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11 Activities

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Grades K - 5

STEM Activities for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

Arts, STEM

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STEM Activities for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

Mizzen Education, Inc.

K - 5

10 Hours

This playlist is a great mix of engineering and science activities that are easy and fun for home or small groups of kids k-5.

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STEM Activities for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small GroupsArts, STEM

10 Hours•Grades K - 5

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3 Activities

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Grades 6 - 8

Disappearing Bees

Nature and Wildlife, STEM

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Disappearing Bees

The Nature Conservancy

6 - 8

3 Hours

Youth uncover the fascinating world of bees and the crucial role they play in our ecosystem. Youth play the role of scientists as they seek to uncover the cause(s) of the declining bee populations. Youth learn how to share their knowledge and inform others about a topic through an infographic.

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Disappearing BeesNature and Wildlife, STEM

3 Hours•Grades 6 - 8

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2 Activities

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Grades K - 8

Helping My Community

STEM, Nature and Wildlife

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Helping My Community

National Wildlife Federation

K - 8

Communities play a unique role in our growth and development from children to adults. In this playlist, youth will spend time minimizing their environmental footprint and planning a garden for wildlife.

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Helping My CommunitySTEM, Nature and Wildlife

Grades K - 8

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