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Every day is a wonderful day for STEM, but November 8 is National STEM Day founded in 2015 by STEM Day in the United States. This angel gives teachers the opportunity to focus on the excitement of science, technology, engineering and mathematics and show students the pace of development in these fields. Find new ideas to celebrate STEM with engaging decor and hands-on challenges designed for all ages.
Introduce National STEM Day to your classroom
Inspired some future scientists, engineers or technical wizards, including children’s STEM projects. Whether it’s through eye-catching doors and bulletin board displays or fun paramedic handouts, start the day with focus on the stems and why it’s important. You can then inspire students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in exciting new ways.
Decorate Domestic Stem Day
Go all out and turn your room into a paradise for innovators, one day, one week or even one month! Students are excited about STEM with colorful displays and posters.
Stem/steam/stream poster/classroom decoration STEM bulletin board
By ERNOTEMETTION – Creative Teachers’ Technology
Level: Not specific
The resource includes six fascinating posters, letters and labels, both in color and black and white options, and highlights STEM, Steam and Stream (Science, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics). It’s a engaging way to inspire curiosity and celebrate innovation in your classroom.
Engage caregivers in celebrations
Many caregivers may recognize the abbreviation, but they may not realize why it has its own vacation. Providing them with information packages can provide context about the celebration and highlight the importance of STEM careers sparking discussions at home.
What is a stem? Parental lectures
By the Science and Steam Team
Level: Not specific
Standard: NGSSK-2-ETS1-3; NGSS3-5-ETS1-3, S1-1
The teacher will receive a packet of information about STEM and its importance, with color and black and white options available. These two pages of PDF are perfect for national STEM Days, open houses and STEM family nights.
Start curious with a stem bottle opener
Start the celebration by breaking down what each letter in STEM represents, and why you might also see Steam or streams. This bottle opener can be used as a bell ring or introduce the effects of STEM challenges.
STEM Activity Introduction Brochure What is Steam, let’s explore STEM
By Miss Technology Queen
Results: Second place
Standard: CCSSW.1.5, 1.8, 2.8
The resource includes 10 printable pages available in English and Spanish. It also has a digital slide version that explains what each letter means in Steam. The colorful sheets provide an engaging overview of a wide range of steam occupations and processes, making it the perfect introduction to young learners discovering the exciting steam world.
Explosion enters STEM career to celebrate
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM jobs will grow by 10.4% from 2023 to 2033, far exceeding most other occupations. Have a discussion with students about STEM careers to deepen their broad understanding of how broad the field is.
Play games to expand STEM career knowledge
Whether you are teaching elementary school students about STEM or looking for STEM activities for middle schools, games make career discussions more appealing. They can quickly introduce the importance of STEM or as part of a larger holiday celebration.
STEM Career Bingo! (Secondary)
By vivid stems
Results: Fifth to 12th
Discover interesting facts and descriptions of 48 different STEM careers through the Theme Bingo Committee, as well as a Google Slides Companion with photos of each career. This low prep activity includes 40 bingo boards.
Challenge students’ thinking through STEM activities
The introduction of STEM and the professions associated with it opens the door to the real fun of the holidays: STEM Day events. Challenges, games and experiments show students the true potential of STEM and how it can change the world. In addition to meeting multiple levels of NGSS (NGSS), these activities also trigger critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity.
Start bringing the fun of relaxing STEM challenges
Want to add a little fun to your National Stem Day without reaching out to all the parking? These challenges are the name of the game, fast and easy!
8 Paper Stem Challenge – No preparation required!
By the wild boy and the middle
Results: 4th to 8th
Standard: NGSSMS-ITS1-2
The event is designed to be completed in 10 to 40 minutes and can be easily modified based on your preparation time. It includes eight different paper-based projects such as paper chains and aircraft.
Back to School Stem Challenge | 4 Steam Mission Cards | No Preparation | Stem Night
Teach dreams
Results: Third place
Standard: NGSSK-2-ETS1-2, 1-1; NGSSMS-ITS1-2
Change it by giving students four different STEM task cards. Resources also include other required materials, student reflective paper and foldable interactions.
Excitement, STEM challenge outside of holidays
Some STEM challenges range beyond the holidays and require more preparation, but they fully attract students’ design process. These tasks encourage creativity, iterative and collaboration to build real-world solutions.
STEM Challenge Buckt Towers Simple Preparation Project for Basic Problem Solving
The teacher is great – STEM activities
Results: Third place
Standard: NGSS3-5-ETS1-1, 1-2, 1-3
This resource is designed for elementary school students and includes a bill of materials, teacher guides and rating titles. It also has photos and two versions of each constraint list and lab table.
Roller Coaster Physics – Force and Movement Stem Project
By Fashion Science Teacher
Results: 7th to 10th
Standard: NGSSMS-PS2-2, 2-4; NGSSHS-PS2-2
Show students the strength and athletic ability by having them design a roller coaster prototype. The resource includes eight-day mentoring lesson plans, video analysis, planning phases, event schedules and taglines. Distance learning options are also available.
Design creative stem experiences for all ages
National STEM Day brings a world of experimentation for children, requiring minimal preparation. Just watch students design something great using what they have on hand. By adding circuits, design challenges, or other goals, these activities are easy to adapt to any grade.
- Create a wearable widget: Give students random classroom materials and challenge them to design wearable gadgets.
- Improve daily objects: Let students plan how to improve daily items used at home or at school.
- Design a wind-energy vehicle: Provide students with wheels and other materials to design a car made by blown air. You can even hold a competition!
- Create a maze: Young students can design a simple paper maze, while older students create a 3D maze for ball navigation.
- Draft sculpture: Use paper, cardboard and found objects to design sculptures with moving parts, such as cell phones or wind chimes.
- Investigate the magnetism of pennies: Test whether they have magnetic properties by trying to attract different materials.
- Building a paper robot: Create robots using only paper. For older students, challenge them to make a balanced finger balance.
- Assemble the found object machine: Design a purpose for the machine and then challenge students to create it using the object found.
Use TPT resources to start national STEM day entry track
Emphasize the importance of science and engineering on National STEM Day, but make sure excitement and learning won’t end in November. Students who constantly inspire their careers and concepts throughout the year. Explore a wide range of STEM resources for TPTs of all ages to maintain momentum and enrich each STEM course.
