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Home & School Learning: STEM/STEAM Resources Collection 11
There’s no need to ride the search engines, hop off at All About STEM’s Inspiration Station!
During this time, we know that teachers and parents are surfing the web looking for fun, interesting activities for their children. Supporting this mission is our priority so every weekday we will be sourcing and sharing home & school resources, competitions, virtual tours, videos, ideas, awards and more!
We’ll also be listing activities to promote positivity, mindfulness and exercise.
Science – Technology – Engineering – Art – Maths – Body – Mind – Enjoy!
- Children & Families: NASA at Home!
Following school closures, NASA has launched a new activity hub full of videos, podcasts, do-it-yourself projects and even virtual tours.
Did you know that you can also listen to children’s stories read in space?!
- NEW video: Medical Mavericks LIVE!
Medical Mavericks have started a series of live videos on social media to introduce young people & children to healthcare, medicine, & the human body. Find out all about the lungs today with Tom!
- OKIDO are offering their online Learn-Through-Play Workshops for free to parents for little scientists. They have an extensive library of fun educational videos too!
- Chester Zoo: LIVE!
Learn about Chester Zoo’s amazing animals & join the fun in real-real time. Don’t worry if you miss it, you can catch up anytime.
- The Science of What’s Possible for Kids
Starting on April 8th, Waters Corporation scientists will bring experiments for kids of all ages into your home laboratories!
- ExpeRimental LIVE!
Science experiments online, every Thursday at 2pm.
- Search & Discover!
Which pioneering female inventor (originally known as an actress) played a key role in bringing you Bluetooth & WiFi?
- Choose your favourite animal video from Chester Zoo LIVE!
Use your phone or laptop to research your animal & make an exciting, bright poster to showcase your work. You could even use an app or software to make it.
- Twinkle – Technology Uses & Changes in Technology
- Non-screen time: Take your pick from the awesome art projects on any of the All About STEM Inspiration Stations!
- Build your own straw rollercoaster!
- Take a look at these ingenious inventions from award winning young inventors. Can you think of a problem you can solve & design your own solution?
- Construct & code your own LEGO maze with Research Parent.
You can make it as simple or complicated as you like & can use craft supplies if you don’t have LEGO.
There are free coding printables to go with this activity too!
Today’s focus – Chalk Drawing
(Great for indoor on paper or outdoor patios too!)
- Beautiful Bubbles!
- Try a landscape…
- And for some sensational inspiration, take a look at the phenomenal work of chalk artist, David Zinn. You’ll love these, we promise!
- Code-a-bot! Use coding and logical thinking to help the Alpha-5 find his space pals. Math Playground is a great site for other maths games too!
- Education.com – Maths Activities for Kids!
(Games, makes & practicals)
- Try square breathing…
- Just dance with Just Dance!
Blue Da Be Dee…
- Take a look at these photos, head out to the garden & build your own garden sculpture!
Don’t forget to follow All About STEM on Twitter & Facebook as we’ll be posting more resources there.
-Tag us @allaboutstem to highlight useful resources and we will feature them or pass them on.
-Tag us in your home or school project photos and inspire others. We’d love to share them and celebrate your children’s success!
We know this is a very difficult period. We will try our best to showcase enriching educational activities and help you find what you need in the shortest time.
Keep it fun, keep smiling, keep safe
– Team All About STEM
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