STEM Literacy: How a House is Built by Gail Gibbons

Are you looking for STEM ideas? Check out this book! Architects, electricians, landscapers, oh my! If you are looking to incorporate a nonfiction STEM book into your science or reading curriculum, look no further! Check out a How a House is Built by Gail Gibbons. This is a great place to start if you’re wanting […]
Super STEM Literacy: Who Invented the Super Soaker?

Whoosh: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions What do NASA’s Galileo probe and water guns have in common? Lonnie Johnson, that’s what! Johnson was both a NASA engineer and a toy inventor. Whoosh: Lonnie Johnson’s Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions introduces students to the life and accomplishments of this amazing man. Using his imagination and spare […]
How to Build Fun Animal Habitats with Simple STEM Toys

Building Animal Habitats with STEM Toys Do your students love to learn about animals and their habitats? I know the answer is, “Yes!” This is always a favorite topic anytime of the year. We started this lesson by learning about many kinds of animals and where they live. I let the students guide the choices […]