STEM ACTIVITIES

Good STEM Websites

     These websites have links to lots of good, free, STEM websites.  Some have activities, some have videos, and some give answers for questions you might have about Science - the Everyday Science Mysteries site for example (It's number 5 on the list of 13 sites from this first link:
https://www.classroomtestedresources.com/2016/06/13-fabulous-science-websites.html
     Here are some other sites that are good to visit:

• OneZoom.  https://www.onezoom.org/life/@=304358#x1005,y444,w0.2513  This is a great site for viewing the relationships among life forms.  You can keep zooming in to find different organisms and see where they are in relation to other life forms.  See if you can find Humans.
• Climate Kids, a NASA site.  https://climatekids.nasa.gov/
• Discovery Kids - now with AR resources.  https://www.discoverymindblown.com/
• 10 Best STEM sites.  A list with good reviews/pros and cons.  https://www.bestkidstuff.com/tech/best-stem-websites-for-kids/
• And, a very good coding site - Code.org: https://code.org/
• Great site for free printables - https://researchparent.com/free-printables/ 
• Do it yourself projects - https://bigdiyideas.com/35-fun-diy-engineering-projects-kids/ 

STEM Videos

     The first two videos are from the Goldie Blox site.  They both have instructions for building your own machines, robot arms, and other things.  You only need everyday household objects like cardboard, glue, tape, string.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONrmRbpWa9U&utm_campaign=04.14.20_RainyDayDIY+%28XqYSXE%29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Goldie%27s+Mailing+List&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJnbWVhZG93c0B1bXcuZWR1IiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiTUZkVGUzIn0%3D

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Mef2CLl_A4

Riddles and Puzzles

     These sites have lots of riddles and puzzles.  They also include answers.
https://icebreakerideas.com/riddles-for-kids/

https://www.homeschoolmath.net/online/favorite_puzzles.php

https://www.teachercertificationdegrees.com/resources/make-learning-fun/