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Show students and teens how STEM can be interesting, fun and extremely relevant to today’s world and you’ll create a wealth of opportunities for them — both short- and long-term. Here are some activities, games and projects to try both inside and outside of the home to help get students excited about STEM.
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- Highlight STEM heroes like Steve Jobs and Sally Ride and their work to draw relevance to everyday life.
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- Get a chemistry set to experiment at home with students during recreational time.
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- Reframe collaboration to teach brainstorming techniques using a Post-it® Super Sticky Dry Erase Surface. Invite students to draw charts and diagrams and make it a social activity with “study buddies” or like-minded friends.
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- Use social media in a positive way, such as following NASA on Twitter or using Facebook to follow STEM organizations.
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- Watch the Discovery Channel or educational programming related to science, wildlife, etc. and how it corresponds to lessons your students have learned at school.
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- Buy a microscope to observe items around the home or telescope to draw excitement surrounding the solar system.
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- Use Post-it® Super Sticky Notes to create an interactive Table of Elements and build molecular models.
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- Make a robot from recyclables or visit a recycling plant with students to bring the process to life.
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- Enroll students in STEM related after-school activities or summer programs like Space Camp.
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- Play games related to STEM such as math games with dice and probability.
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Michele Borba, Ed.D is an internationally renowned educator, TODAY Show contributor and parenting expert recognized for her solution-based strategies to strengthen children's character and reduce peer cruelty.
For more about her visit www.micheleborba.com or follow her on twitter @micheleborba.
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