Activities

Check out these STEM activities that can be done together at home!

• How to Smile: (Ages 3+) Over 3,500 searchable activities in multiple languages

• Figure This! Math Challenges for Families: (Ages 5+) Quick Math problems for families to solve together

• Discover-E: (Ages 5+) Activities searchable by type, topic, age and duration 

• The Khan Academy: (Ages 5+) Online curriculum for all ages (even adults) to learn subjects at your own pace 

• Maker Camp Project Paths: (Ages 6+) Printable activities, online community and events from MAKE magazine

• NASA's Space Place & Climate Kids: (Ages 6+) Online and printable activities with videos explaining outer space, climate and weather science     

• SciJinks: It's All About Weather: (Ages 8+) Online games and videos relating to the weather 

• Curiosity Machine Challenges: (Ages 10+) Hands-on engineering design challenges with introductory videos    

• Exploratorium: (Ages 12+) Hands-on activities that will require some adult help

• Discover E-activities includes virtual and hands-on activities for all ages

• Museum of Science and Industry Chicago Printable activities for all ages

• Scientific American: (Ages 5+) Bring Science Home 

• American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) Ology website: explore different science fields for all ages

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Activities (All Ages): 

• Smithsonian Science Ed Center: (K-8th) virtual games 

• Codemoji: Coding lessons and games for all ages 

• Little Bins for Little Hands: (PK-5th) Activities

• STEAMsational: (PK-5th) Activities 

• PBS Kids: (PK-5th) Online games and printable activities

• National Inventors Hall of Fame: (K-6th grade) Learning resources extending learning beyond the classroom 

• Eureka Math at Home Parent Tip Sheets: (K-8th grade) From Great Minds, include suggested strategies and models, key vocabulary, connections to previous learning, and tips. 

• Science Buddies: Hands on science activities for all ages

Careers

Browse this list of websites and resources exploring STEM careers.

• Use O*NET OnLine and search for STEM careers: List of STEM Occupations with Skills Summary 

• Engineering Go for It! (eGFI): A guide to engineering majors with profiles of students 

• National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE): STEM Careers just for kids

• STEMWorks Cool Jobs: Curated blog of interviews with people who work in STEM fields

• Tech Guide for K-12 STEM Resources Guide and other resources to navigate STEM careers

• Cybersecurity for K-12 Students is a guide that serves students interested in learning more about the cybersecurity field and provides tips for parents to help get their children involved in the field

Events

Check out these organizations with STEM events throughout the country.

• Maker Events and Camp: MAKE magazine on-line community events, contests, camp (All Ages)

• iDTech Summer Camps: STEM summer camps in various locations (Ages 6-8)

• NASA STEM Engagement: Current STEM events and contests throughout the country (Ages 5-13)

• TeenLife STEM Programs for Teens: Comprehensive list of STEM summer camps (Ages 7-12)

• Camp Invention: (Ages K-6th) Explore summer camp opportunities from the Inventors Hall of Fame 

Girls in STEM

View STEM resources specifically tailored for girls.

• SciGirls Activities: Activities that correspond to episodes of the PBS show SciGirls (Ages 8-12)

• STEM Equity Pipeline: Organization focused on increasing the participation of women and girls in STEM- related programs of study at the high school and community college level (Ages 14+) 

• Engineering Your Life: A guide to engineering and careers for high school girls (Ages 14-18)   

• Society of Women Engineers: College scholarship opportunities from the member organization dedicated to supporting women in engineering

• Making Room for Diverse Populations in STEM: This collection of 101 resources will help you increase understanding to enhance STEM engagement with women and girls and act with intention to improve STEM spaces for diverse populations.

• A Guide for Women in Cybersecurity serves as resource for understanding the field of cybersecurity and how women can become more involved in the industry

Research for Parents, PTA Leaders and Educators

Find information on best practices, data, and more focused on understanding and advocating for more STEM programming.

• STELAR Research/Teacher Resources

• U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics STEM Report

• STEM Education Coalition – Policy and Research

• National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine

• American Institutes for Research

STEM by State

Find STEM organizations that are supporting students within your state:

Connecticut
Connecticut STEM Foundation, Inc.: Active organization that supports STEM students, scholarships available (Ages 14-18)

District of Columbia
DC STEM Network: Hub for connecting to STEM partners and events in the District of Columbia (All Ages)

Iowa
Iowa STEM Home: Hub for connecting to STEM partners and events in Iowa (All Ages)

Idaho
Idaho STEM Action Center: Hub for connecting to STEM partners and events in Idaho (All Ages)

Illinois
Northern Illinois University STEM Outreach: Weekend and summer programs for children and adults (All Ages)

Massachusetts
STEM Nexus: Hub for connecting to STEM partners and events in Massachusetts (All Ages)
Massachusetts STEM Summit: Annual event that celebrates STEM in Massachusetts (All Ages)

South Dakota
South Dakota Afterschool Network: Hub for connecting to STEM resources in South Dakota (All Ages)

Vermont
University of Vermont STEM Collaborative: Hub for connecting to STEM partners and events in Vermont (All Ages)

Washington
Washington STEM: Hub for connecting to STEM partners and events in Washington (All Ages)

Wisconsin
STEM Wisconsin: Hub for connecting to STEM partners and events in Wisconsin (All Ages)

Wyoming
University of Wyoming: Hub for connecting to STEM partners and events in Wyoming (All Ages)