What is STEM for the STAY?

Challenge Accepted Challenge Accepted will be Engineering Challenges or a different form of hands-on learning that matches the theme of the week. Virtual Field Trip While we may be stuck at home, technology allows us to see the world! These posts will use live streams...
Engineering Week

Engineering Week

Engineers are creative, resourceful problem-solvers. Show off your design skills and check out some epic engineering! Challenge Accepted! CHALLENGE ACCEPTED: Take a cardboard box and create something new out of it that serves a purpose. You can take parts away or add...
Ocean Week

Ocean Week

Let’s take a deep dive into the sea! Scientists have still just barely scratched the surface with ocean exploration. Let’s join them this week and be curious and creative about all things water! Challenge Accepted To kick off Ocean Week, you have a 2-part...
Plant Week

Plant Week

“All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today.” Chinese Proverb Let’s just sit back and watch the grass grow. This week will be all things plants. Join us to become a full-on botanist! Challenge Accepted Your task, should you choose...
SPACE Week

SPACE Week

To infinity and beyond! Space exploration is back on the map with SpaceX. This week engages with flight and all things out of this world! Challenge Accepted Your challenge is to build a paper airplane using only one piece of paper (Check out this link for different...
Earth Week

Earth Week

We can explore the unknowns of space, but we don’t want to miss the wonders of our very own planet Earth! This week was inspired by the 50th anniversary of Earth Day celebrating and protecting the one planet we all call HOME. Challenge Accepted Ross’s Nat...

Virtual Summer Camps and Experiences

Looking for something more formal for your child this summer? Virtual Summer Camps are popping up everywhere. Here are a few STEM-focused camps you should check out based on your child’s interests! Click the images to learn more and register. “Camp...
Natural Disaster Week

Natural Disaster Week

It’s Natural Disaster week on Stem for the Stay. Get ready for a week where nature is in charge!  Challenge Accepted Your challenge today is to STOP DISASTER! Click the image to begin the simulation game! Choose a disaster scenario and work to protect a...
Climate Change Week

Climate Change Week

This week will be all about Climate Change. There has been an increase in changes in our climate, the average weather conditions for a certain area, in recent times because of the choices humans are making. Check out this link to learn more about climate change....
Insect Week

Insect Week

Sometimes scientists zoom out and sometimes they have to zoom WAY in. This week we will zoom in to take a closer look at our tiny insect friends. Do you think insects are an important part of our world? Why or why not? Challenge Accepted Do you have the strength of an...