Celebrating Math in Afterschool
March 4, 2021
In March, we are celebrating Math! This is because my favorite math holiday of all time is on 3/14/21. Have you celebrated Pi day? This year, consider celebrating with NASA or the Exploratorium – both are famous for their Pi day celebrations.
Science & Math with Dr. Suess
March 1, 2021
I loved reading Dr. Suess's books as a child because the language was simple and it was fun. It made me laugh. His books were the first poetry I read. I loved reading them to my child as a parent because I could make silly voices and we could read and laugh together. March 2 is Dr. Suess's birthday! To celebrate, I want to share some fun ways to connect his books to science and math.
STEM Celebrations in March 2021
February 25, 2021
March 2 is Read Across America Day! Here are four creative ways to celebrate in your afterschool program:
Making, Tinkering & Engineering: What's the Difference?
February 22, 2021
Making, tinkering, and engineering activities are all excellent ways to engage children and youth in afterschool and summer programs. A search of all three terms provides a myriad of activities that range from simple to complex, and that use materials from the standard kitchen or desktop items to computers and 3D printers. The kind of activities you choose will depend on your goals.
Featured Activity: Build a Battery
February 15, 2021
Scientists are often just people who are curious and creative. Alessandro Volta was this sort of person. He believed that he could use chemistry to create electricity. At first, no one believed him, but after many experiments, mistakes, and ideas that didn’t work, he used a pile of metallic disks separated by salty cloth to generate electricity!
STEM Celebrations in February 2021
February 8, 2021
Black History Month February Celebrate Black History Month by checking out these resources that will help you honor the achievements and scientific work of African Americans.
STEM Celebrations in November
November 6, 2019
Family Literacy Month November
STEM Celebrations in October
October 7, 2019
National Youth Science Day October 2019
Get Nuclear Savvy with the Department of Energy
September 17, 2019
Did you know nuclear emits zero greenhouse gases? And that nuclear plans provide roughly 19 percent of America’s electricity and 55 percent of our clean energy? Or that one uranium pellet produces as much energy as 120 gallons of oil, 1 ton of coal, or 17,000 cubic feet of natural gas?