Vision to Reality: Creating STEM Pathways for Black Youth
The shortage of Black men in STEM remains a dire challenge in the United States. Here's a new project that is offering research-backed ways for support.
Science
The Importance of Bees: Teaching Kids about Pollinators
It’s about time bees got the proper respect they deserve, and at one elementary school in Ottawa, they will soon have an entire pollinator meadow dedicated to them.
Preparing for a Changing World: Climate Resilience in Schools
It is important to consider how schools are responding to climate change not just in the classroom, but on a practical level as well.
Geology Field Trips
It’s never too early to get students interested in the vast and complex field of geology. Here are some field trips that can help.
Virtual Field Trips: Space and the Night Sky
With the help of these field trips, it’s possible to take students on journeys that are "out of this world" without ever having to leave the classroom.
Making Every Day Earth Day
It’s easy to take the Earth for granted and assume that it will always be there; however, that’s not necessarily the case.
STEM vs. STEAM: The Importance of Creativity
When I joined my school’s STEM club, I expected the room to be overflowing with curious young minds. Instead, I was greeted by mostly empty chairs.
Science Fairs: The Missing Piece of the Education Puzzle
I have always been interested in building things from scratch, so when I first heard about my school's science fair club, I signed up immediately.
Carbon Neutral: Messages of Hope
At a time when it would be easy to scare them silly, educators need to empower kids instead. They need to know that change is possible.
The Birds & The Bees: Preventing Local Extinction
Teaching students about birds and bees is crucial to their survival—and this isn’t a topic only for health class.