STEM for all!

Here are some fun STEM related activities that student's can access from home. Please reach out if you have any questions. These resources can be done in place of the weekly assignments if a student is unable to complete that assignment for whatever reason.

PBS Design Squad Global

Great website with cool videos and games! My favorite part is the "Build" section. Watch my video for an explanation on how to navigate the site. Click the button below to go to the site.

Design Squad Global

Coding

All students are familiar with code.org. They have used this in class multiple times. Class login codes are listed below. For help logging in watch the video.

Other coding sites/apps that students could explore:

https://scratch.mit.edu/

Scratch Jr. (free app, good for lower grades)

Hopscotch (free app, good for upper grades)

code.org

Code.org classroom login codes:

Dravis: JBHRBJ Hahn:BCFKHN Jalinski: CKBWDP Schindler: MZKKWC Semlak: BGMZPZ

Ahart: WPMXBB Debner: FZZTLY Jonason: SVNLQY Lankas: HHYFLX Zimm/Tolan: GDVBPF

Hemstock: JKKGLL Lambrecht: YQTMPC Muck/Swift: PNFMLL Ryan: FNWXVJ Zurn: DBDGTY

Eggers: GXHLXF Engel: WTMXCH Rotty: DGGDRX Ryburn: DWHRGT Substad: GPXVXL

Braaten: GMDQQQ Frutiger: STHVZL Hilton: KFWWZM Strano: NMDJRQ

Hoffman: QQCYZK Jahn: MTFFVK Nordstrom: ZFVTRS Rudolph: XLZTMT

LEGO Challenge Calendar

LEGO Building Challenge

A different challenge for every day of the month! If you don't have LEGO, you can use whatever other building materials you have or draw a picture of what you would make!

Podcasts

Personally, I really enjoy listening to podcasts. It's a great way to engage my brain without having a screen in front of me. I love doing crafts while I listen. Most students assume that Podcasts are boring but there are some GREAT Podcasts for kids. I have linked a website with a bunch of options but will also highlight a few of my favorites.

Podcasts for Kids

But Why?: A Podcast for Curious Kids

Kids are always asking seemingly simple questions that have surprisingly complex answers, such as "Why is the sky blue?" and "Who invented words?" This cute biweekly radio show/podcast takes on answering them. Each episode features several kid-submitted questions, usually on a single theme, and with the help of experts, it gives clear, interesting answers. Best for: All ages

Tumble

Often compared to a kid-friendly Radiolab, this podcast not only addresses fascinating topics but also tries to foster a love of science itself by interviewing scientists about their process and discoveries. The hosts don't assume that listeners have a science background -- but even kids who think they don't like science may change their minds after listening to this podcast. Best for: Kids

The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel

This Peabody Award-winning scripted mystery series has been called a Stranger Things for tweens. With a voice cast of actual middle schoolers, a gripping, suspenseful plot, and interactive tie-ins, this story about an 11-year-old searching for his missing friends will keep tweens hooked to the speakers for hours -- more than five, to be exact. Best for: Tweens