It’s 10 AM and the Monday blues have already started to kick in. 10 minutes into the class and half the students already have heavy eyelids. Suddenly the alarm rings and you jolt awake from your worst nightmare (if you’re an educator, that is). This happens when all the students do is sit and stare at your face, pretending to listen to the words coming out of your mouth; not when they’re actively engaged in learning! The best way to ensure this is fun hands-on STEM classroom activities that turn the most boring concepts into the most exciting thing they’ve ever done.
The best way of learning about anything is by doing.
- Richard Branson
STEM Classroom Activities to Include in Your Curriculum
Middle school is the prime time of education when students are beginning to explore new possibilities and to make their own decisions. Therefore it is the perfect time to encourage them to take STEM seriously. If it appeals to them at this point, then they are likely to choose STEM disciplines in high school and even pursue careers in STEM fields.
Here are some easy yet exciting DIY STEM activities that students can perform in the classroom to explore the basics of STEM.
Psst. A little something before you leave!
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