STEM, or Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, encompasses much more than just those four subjects. It's a gateway to a world of creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking. In other words, it's all about fostering your imagination, teamwork, effective communication, and honing those problem-solving skills with the knowledge you already possess.
When educators bring STEM into the classroom, they're not just teaching subjects in isolation. They're exploring the incredible ways these fields are interconnected, showing how science, technology, engineering, and math are the cornerstones of innovation in the real world. And here's where it gets exciting - STEM isn't just for the classroom. It's the bridge to exciting careers and opportunities.
As we dive into the world of STEM, you'll discover how these subjects lay the foundation for a dynamic career, from biomedical research to computer programming, engineering, environmental science, and so much more.
Enjoy these resoureces as you explore the world of STEM!
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IXL Science Games- Games on different topics such as Biology, Engineering, Physics, Measurement, and More!
PBS Kids- This website has games, videos, and apps for students.
Math Playrground- This website has plenty of math games- addition, subtraction, and more!
Times Tables- Multiplication games!
Code.org- Learn to code with fun games on this website!
Quick Draw- Draw something in a set amount of time. You may be asked to draw a bus, a bike, or a bird. The computer will tell you if you are on track or not.
This is an amazing website where you can make short animated videos or presentations. There are tons of templates to choose from, and images to add. My example is made for use by a teacher, but students can use this program as well!
This website allows you to create images that contain text. You can add words, and if you add them more than once they will appear bigger. I also love this site because you can choose the shape as well!
Padlet is a resource in which teachers and students can post on "post-its." They can then comment on other posts to build an interactive conversation.
This is a great website where you or your students can make a comic using pictures and words. In my example, the assignment was to make a comic using homonyms. Students love this website!
With Kahoot, you can make quizzes, jumbles, and surveys. You can then invite your class to take part in them. You can even download reports on the results!
Take my quiz! Go to: Kahoot Quiz: Polygons.
Animto is a free website where you can make videos using pictures and short video clips. There are many templates to choose from, and it is very user friendly.
This is a resource for making videos. You make a script, and the website suggest pictures for you. You can change them around, and add text as well. It's free to make videos, and you can upgrade for more features!
On this website you can create a tour using google maps. You can add pictures, dates, and descriptions!
How Stuff Works- Students can explore many topics, such as health, Science, and technology. They can read articles about them.
BBC History for Kids- A website in which students can learn about history through games and activities.
Newsela- Newsela is a website that offers kid friendly news articles. Students can pick articles (or teachers can assign with subscription). They answer questions about them, and can even do short responses.
Ducksters- This website offers information on all different topics- including History, Science, Geography, and more! It even has games and jokes.
Britannica Kids- This resource has articles, videos, biographies and more! You can explore the online dictionary and atlas as well.