Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathemetics
We will feature our STEM passport where kids will move from station to station, learn and have fun completing the activities, and earn stickers for their participation.
Hello BASE Kids & Families!
This is the second post in our BASE Staff Shares series. There are so many program topics and planned activities that your BASE Staff members love and share with you each day through after school and summer programs. One of the best things about BASE is that we can all bring a little about who we are and the things that we enjoy to BASE to share with others. It is a great way for all of us to have fun and learn new things together. You will continue to find BASE Staff Shares posted on our Facebook page, in the BASE Program Blog, and also in the BASE Kids Lab topic tab sections.
Miss Megan is a Site Coordinator at BASE Luther. She consistently brings her talents and great ideas to BASE to share with the kids. Click on the picture below and watch the video of Miss Megan taking you through the steps to create a cool DIY Lava Lamp science style!
We will continue to post more about science and I encourage you to email any pictures or stories that you would like us to highlight in our BASE website Program Blog and also in the STEM section or other sections of the BASE Kids Lab. Thank you for going on a scientific journey with Miss Megan! melissa@basefortatkinson.org
Miss Jennifer is a Youth Support Specialist at BASE Luther. Her creativity makes her a strong addition to our BASE family and the BASE Luther kids have enjoyed afternoons with her during the school year. Click on the picture below and watch the video of Miss Jennifer demonstrating Lemon Science. In the second video below, Miss Jennifer will demonstrate Walking Water.
EcoWatch
How to Talk With Kids About Climate Change [2022 Guide]
bitira
STEM resources for kids with special needs.
RObotics and engineering
A Free Project Guide for
Robotics and Engineering
Shout out to Sarah and LouAnne in Wyoming who sent us this amazing link that you can access using the below. THANK YOU for letting us know about this great resource so that we could add it to our BASE Kids Lab STEM page for everyone to enjoy!
You can also find some excellent science and engineering links by clicking HERE to visit the Eureka! McConnell Science Museum.
water science
A very special THANK YOU to our friend Will who shared this great resource with us!
WATER SCIENCE PROJECTS AND EXPERIMENTS FOR LEARNING AND FAMILY FUN
A very special thank you to Hannah and her Girl Scout Troop friends who are working on their “Think Like an Engineer” badge. They have researched and pointed us in a great direction for additional engineering/STEM projects. Please check out the 2 links that they have shared with us and we are sharing with you!
Engineering Games and Projects
https://www.titlemax.com/engineering-games-and-projects-from-titlemax-com/
Electricity for Kids: Fun Experiments, Free Games, and More!
https://www.towerelectricbikes.com/electricity-for-kids
stemworks
Activities is a section of the STEMWORKS website that focuses on the following topics- crime scene investigation, extreme weather, medical innovations, robotics, space, the animal kingdom, under the sea, wind energy, and other STEM subjects.
NASA space place
NASA's award-winning Space Place website engages kids in space and Earth science.
exploratorium
For 50 years, Exploratorium has encouraged awe and wonder in the minds of young people as a hands-on museum located in San Francisco. Additionally, Exploratorium is a fascinating website filled with articles, videos, activities, and other resources. Over the years, Exploratorium has collected and gathered information from across the globe- from artists and from scientists and has become a treasure trove of information and inspiration.
how stuff works
The website is awe-inspiring- a collection of the material the How Stuff Works community have built steadily over the years. This collection is a testament to the truly unique world we inhabit and are apart of- there is just so much stuff out there, so much to try and grasp and so many misunderstandings just waiting to be exposed.
nova
NOVA was created in 1974 and is currently “the most-watched prime time science series on American television.” The television series broadcasts weekly to 5 million audience members. Additionally, NOVA produces extensive STEM content on their website and encourages participation with their NOVA Labs and NOVA Education initiatives.
United states environmental protection agency
The kids section is twofold- one section that focuses on environmental issues and serves as a homework helper and the other which is games, quizzes, videos and more. The games work for grades K-7 and look into topics like migration, water, the ozone, pollution and all things for the environmentally-conscious. Additionally there are some fantastic science fair ideas. The homework resources section is great for both kids and adults and includes some informative activities like a coloring book called “Carl Gets Some Rest” about using alternative transport to help save the environment.
science buddies
Science Buddies is an inspirational website that encourages creativity in science projects. This site is packed with ideas, kits, news, and other resources that will keep you engaged in science. There’s even an area of the site where you can learn more about STEM careers. Each career is categorized and there is a notation indicating whether or not this career is in demand. This section gives examples of what each profession entails and steps to get there.
Hooda Math
Engaging online games that teach math and logic in creative ways.
Math playground
Problem solving, logic games and number puzzles kids love to play.
Science kids
Science Kids is the home of science & technology on the Internet for children around the world.
Learn more about the amazing world of science by enjoying our fun science experiments, cool facts, online games, free activities, ideas, lesson plans, photos, quizzes, videos & science fair projects.
EEK! Environmental Education for kids
Connect, explore and engage in Wisconsin.
OKGO sandbox
Inspiring tools for playful learning.
SciGirls
SciGirls is a PBS Kids show that encourages girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM.
Engineer Girl
The EngineerGirl website is designed to bring national attention to the exciting opportunities that engineering represents for girls and women.
CSI Web Adventures
Crime investigation, forensic science and more.
Alma Kids
ALMA is the largest observatory in the world. And also the highest. ALMA has 66 telescopes. Together, they study the birth of galaxies, stars and planets.
Bird Academy
Brought to you by the Cornell Lab, Bird Academy is continuing a century-old tradition of sharing the wonder and joy of birds far beyond our walls.
Ask a Biologist
Ask A Biologist began in 1997 in the School of Life Sciences as a biology learning resource tool for students, teachers, parents, and life-long learners.
Amazing Space
Amazing Space uses astronomical discoveries to inspire and educate about the wonders of our universe.
App Inventor
App Inventor is being used in classrooms all over the world to broaden participation in computer science. Easy.
Animal Fact Guide
Learn interesting animal facts and download free coloring pages at Animal Fact Guide.
A+Click Math and logic problems
AplusClick free math problems, questions, logic puzzles, and math games on numbers, geometry, algebra for grades 1 to 12.
frontiers for young minds
Frontiers for Young Minds is an open access scientific journal that brings the latest research in real time to school kids between 8-15 years old.
