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15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber

April 26, 2023 | 1 Comment
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I have some Star Wars STEM Activities for May 4th. Also, look at National STEM Day – Popsicle Sticks for Creative DIY STEM Projects for more stem ideas.

May The 4th Be With You is a day we look forward to in our Star Wars-loving household all year long.

It’s a day to dig in (to the couch) and binge on all our favorite Star Wars episodes.

Spend the day eating Star Wars-themed food, enjoy a little Star Wars trivia, and soak up all the good fun of one of the greatest movie franchises.

15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber

This year I wanted to include a little STEM to give it an educational slant.

I have gathered up a great list of Star Wars STEM activities.

And I am going to show you how to recreate one of the most iconic objects from the series while investigating flashlights and how they work.

If you don’t already know what STEM is, it’s an abbreviation for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…

Star Wars Stem Flashlight Science

First, look at this Stars Wars STEM flashlight science activity.

Some kids just naturally love to take things apart and explore the what, why, and how while others need a little push.

Either way, they are going to enjoy exploring what makes a flashlight work and learning what each of those components is called.

Grab an inexpensive flashlight for each child, once taken apart it may not work again, you can often find them at Dollar Tree.  

What parts do you need for a flashlight?

Help your child identify each of the parts that make a flashlight work.

Explain that the batteries have different ends, positive and negative, and must be inserted in a certain way.

15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber

More Star Wars Activities

  • Make Cool Star Wars Soap and 15 Star Wars DIY Projects

Investigate the different parts and name them, what does each do?

  • Switch- Turning on the switch allows the power source to make a full circuit to the light source, giving the flashlight power.
  • Case- Protects the inner parts of the device.
15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber
  • Battery- Stores chemical energy and converts it to electrical energy to power the bulb.
15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber
  • Contacts- A strip of copper metal that allows electricity to flow from positive to negative terminals of the battery.
15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber
  • Spring-This is part of the circuit that transfers energy from the battery to the copper wire.
15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber
  • Transparent lens- Protects the glass bulb from breaking.
  • Light Bulb- Creates a light source.
  • Reflector- This reflects the bulb’s light into a steady focused beam.
15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber

I found this cool explanation of flashlight parts and how they are made for further study- How Are Flashlights Made?

Books about Star Wars

Second, add some of these Star Wars books and resources.

While origami is primarily considered an art it does incorporate aspects of math, engineering, and even computer science.

Grab one of these books for some fun Star Wars themed paper folding ideas.

Cooking is an excellent way to naturally work math and science into your child’s learning.

Turn it into intergalactic fun as well with a Star Wars Cookbook.

And if you are a fan of not only the movies but the man behind them, check out Who Is George Lucas from the Who Was series.

Now let’s use a second flashlight to create a fun DIY lightsaber for galactic war should we need it.

Star Wars Stem Activities DIY Lightsaber

You will need:

  • Bubble wand tube
  • Flashlight
  • Silver Duct or electrical tape
  • Colored tape or stickers
15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber

Take apart your bubble wands, and rinse well until all soap is removed from the plastic.

You can throw away the actual wand part; you just need to use the “sheath” that holds it. Allow it to dry completely.

Place the opening over the flashlight and secure it with silver duct tape and go as far up or down the handle of the flashlight as you like.

15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber

Cut small “buttons” out of colored tape or stickers.

We found these pricing stickers at Dollar Tree and cut some into squares. and apply them to the hilt of your lightsaber.

15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber

Click on the flashlight and it is ready for an epic space battle.

15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber

Additionally, I have more STEM related activities below.

More STEM Related Activities

  • National STEM Day – Popsicle Sticks for Creative DIY STEM Projects
  • Kids Fun Pumpkin Catapult STEM Challenge for Medieval Unit Study
  • Hands-on Ancient Mesopotamia: Easy STEM Irrigation Activity
  • 100 Brilliant STEM Activities Using Everyday Items
  • STEM and Geography: How to Build an Ancient Viking Ship
  • STEM: Build a Da Vinci Parachute Activity
15 Star Wars STEM Activities Ideas | Fun Flashlight Science and DIY Lightsaber

Finally, look at these fun Star Wars themed STEM activities.

Star Wars STEM Hands-On Activities

I have some out-of-this-world activities and resources for you to enjoy with the whole family as you celebrate and learn at the same time for May the 4th and beyond.

15 Star War STEM Activities

It's fun to learn about STEM when you can add a Stars War theme to your day. Grab ideas here on this list.

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

1. Star Wars Science Activity Erupting Death Star

Baking Soda science is fun no matter what the theme, but this erupting Death Star idea is pretty cool!

Photo Credit: inspirationlaboratories.com

2. Star Wars Minifigure LEGO Math Game

Star Wars minifigures make this LEGO math game so much fun. Practice addition and subtraction using your favorite LEGO characters,

Photo Credit: kidminds.org

3. Star Wars Science: Defy Gravity the Easy Way

What I love about Star Wars is that it’s so easy to turn it into a lesson on any subject.  

Photo Credit: kidminds.org

4. Sticks and Stones Ewok Catapult (with Printables)

We started by sketching different models and then experimenting with sticks arranged in different shapes to find the most effective design

Photo Credit: www.fizzicseducation.com.au

5. Star Wars Slinky Sounds!

The original blaster sounds heard in the Star Wars were made by the foley artist Ben Burtt who repetitively hit the high tension wires of a radio mast with a wrench! 

Photo Credit: thefarmgirlgabs.com

6. Star Wars Slime

You’ll rule the galaxy with this easy DIY Star Wars Slime.

Photo Credit: www.sciencebuddies.org

7. Build a Mini LED Lightsaber | STEM Activity

Build your own mini LED lightsaber with a straw in this quick Star Wars-themed STEM activity. 

Photo Credit: www.freehomeschooldeals.com

8. FREE Multiplication Mazes with Star Wars Theme

What better way to practice math skills for Star Wars fans than to learn with these FREE multiplication mazes with Star Wars theme?

Photo Credit: littlebinsforlittlehands.com

9. LEGO Star Wars Science Ice Melting Activity

A LEGO Star Wars science activity and icy rescue with Star Wars LEGO minifigures.

Photo Credit: royalbaloo.com

10. Star Wars Paper Airplane Comparison

  So with the topic of paper airplanes on the mind, we decided to test a few Star Wars themed paper airplanes!  

Photo Credit: frugalfun4boys.com

11. How to Make a Star Wars X-Wing Starfighter out of Office Supplies

Make an X-Wing Starfighter out of office supplies!

Photo Credit: www.sunshineandhurricanes.com

12. ego Star Wars Printable Game Cards

Our Lego Star Wars Printable Game Cards provide exciting challenges for builders of all ages

Photo Credit: foodfunfamily.com

13. DIY Star Wars Sensory Bin for Kids

Sensory bins are a great way to supplement any themed unit study or simply just for fun. 

Photo Credit: leftbraincraftbrain.com

14. Light Up May the Fourth Be With You Cards

Show your love for all things Star Wars with these awesome May the Fourth Be With You Light Up Cards

Photo Credit: leftbraincraftbrain.com

15. Star Wars STEAM Challenges for Kids

FREE printable Star Wars STEAM Challenge Cards.

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National STEM Day – Popsicle Sticks for Creative DIY STEM Projects

November 8, 2022 | Leave a Comment
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If you’re looking for DIY stem projects, you’ll love these ideas for National Stem Day.

What is so great about STEM?

A STEM activity is one that incorporates one or more of its components.

  • Science,
  • technology,
  • engineering, and math in a learning activity.

Stem is hands-on which is always a great method for learning.

National STEM Day - Popsicle Sticks for Creative DIY STEM Projects

It teaches children about science and technology, problem solving, critical thinking, curiosity, accepting failure, initiative, flexibility, creativity, innovation, and so much more.

It has its place in your homeschool whether you are an unschooler, Charlotte Mason, classical, or eclectic family.

Careers in STEM

There are many fascinating careers in STEM that your child might be interested in-

  • Computer Sciences
  • Software Developer
  • Web Developer
  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Statistician
  • Mathematician
  • Actuary
  • Accountant
  • Cartographer
  • Aeronautics-aviation, aerospace, and astronautics
  • Biology
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Science
National STEM Day - Popsicle Sticks for Creative DIY STEM Projects

This isn’t even an exhaustive list just some that jumped out at me.

Popsicle sticks are an amazing homeschool tool.

And you have probably used them for art projects but have you ever considered their many uses as a STEM tool?

They open an amazing world of possibilities for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

In addition, they are inexpensive, very versatile and easy to get your hands on.

It’s a great idea to keep a bunch on hand in different sizes for all sorts of projects. 

Jumbo ones are fun and oversized.

    And Rainbow popsicle sticks add a little flair and color to your projects.

    Too, standard popsicle sticks the backbone of most diy stem projects.

    More STEM Resources

    If you want to put together a STEM kit for your young scientists, mathematicians, or  engineers to tinker with these are a few more great items you might want  to add to your supplies.

    First, look at these LED lights.

    Next, add copper tape.

    Too, rubber bands are important.

    Binder clips, rulers, pipe cleaners and lithium batteries.

    National STEM Day - Popsicle Sticks for Creative DIY STEM Projects

    Finally, look at these STEM ideas.

    13 Fantastic Popsicle Stick STEM Activities

    1. Medieval Catapult. Try this Medieval catapult using the oversized jumbo craft sticks, catapults are a great lesson in force, mass, and acceleration.
    2. 100 Brilliant STEM Activities Using Everyday Items.
    3. STEM: Build a Da Vinci Parachute Activity
    4. Popsicle Stick Chain Reaction. Teach your child about potential energy turning into kinetic energy and chain reactions by giving them the tools they need to create an exploding chain reaction.
    5. Popsicle Stick Gears. These are a great way to learn about mechanical concepts, simple machines, motion and force. This is a great basic project to use as a springboard for more advanced activities.
    6. Craft Stick Crossbow. Not only is this tiny crossbow fun but it teaches physics lessons in force, energy, motion, trajectory and projectiles.
    7. Rubber Band Powered Boat. Launch this lesson on potential energy on the water. Popsicle sticks and rubber bands are all you need.
    8. STEM and Geography: How to Build an Ancient Viking Ship
    9. Rubber Band Powered Car. Same concept but on firm ground rather than the water. Use the stored potential energy in the tightly round rubber band to launch a car
    10. LED Flashlight. Explore circuits, positive and negative charges,
    11. Newton’s Cradle. What a fun way to learn about kinetic energy with Newton’s Third Law of Motion. “For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.” Kids love that clickety clack perpetual motion
    12. Truss Bridge With Craft Sticks, The STEM activity of building bridges gives your child a hands-on opportunity to learn about engineering through weight distribution, gravity, changing loads, and tension.
    13. STEM Ferris Wheel. Enjoy a turn on a popsicle stick ferris wheel that introduces axles, problem solving, creating symmetrical sides, and engineering with a fun activity.

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    18 Amazing Kids Subscription Boxes to Try Right Now

    February 21, 2019 | 2 Comments
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    A homeschool subscription box has a way of bringing learning to life.

    There are several advantages to using subscription boxes in your homeschool, so let’s take a look at the benefits and the types you can choose.

    One/Convenience
    Subscription boxes are convenient because they are mailed right to your doorstep at a predictable time every month. Most everything you need for the lessons are included right in the box, other than some common household items you already have, depending on the type of box.

    Two/ Hands-on learning
    Most subscription boxes are designed to be very engaging and hands-on with experiments, projects, maps, and more. These get the kids excited and involved with the whole process of learning.

    Three/Variety
    Subscription boxes make it easy to include a variety of learning activities in your homeschool without all the fuss and muss of planning them on your own. You get a box, you do the activities, and then you can look forward to something different next month. That kind of learning variety can really perk up your homeschool when you’re in a slump.

    Benefits of Educational Subscription Boxes

    Did I mention that some of the boxes can be used like a unit study approach?

    You know that the unit study approach works for relaxed homeschoolers, unschoolers, and child-led homeschoolers.

    Also, subscription boxes are a great way to keep the kids learning while you’re sick or even if you need a break from teaching.

    18 Amazing Subscription Boxes to Try RIGHT Now @ Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

    Here is a list of homeschooled kids’ favorite subscription boxes, divided by subject, and where possible I added ages that each company recommends for their subscription box.

    STEM and SCIENCE Subscription Boxes

    Amazon STEM boxes available in three age ranges (3-4 years, 5-7 years, and 8-13 years). I love these boxes. Right now we’re using them for preschool with Munchking and love the monthly boxes.

    Hands-on activities with Subscription Boxes 1
    Hands-on activities with Subscription Boxes 2

    Science Expeditions from Little Passports (elementary). The Science Expeditions subscription is recommended for children 9+ years of age.

    Academics in a Box (elementary to middle school) physics and chemistry projects a/k/a Groovy Lab in a Box. Stem learning and Groovy Lab in a Box is for children ages 8+.

    Steve Spangler science (elementary to middle school). Great for ages 5 to 12 years old.

    Mel Science (elementary to middle school) for practical chemistry experiments. Aimed at children ages 10 to 14 years old.

    Tinker Crate crafts and STEM projects for middle school to high school. Ages 9 to 16+ years old.

    Magic School Bus science club through (The Young Scientist Club) has 12 kits with the program and each kit has a 12 page colorful manual. For ages 5 to 12 years old with younger kids needing some supervision.

    ToucanBox preschool crafts and activities. For ages 3 to 8 years old and encourages STEAM.

    Geography Subscription Boxes

    Little Passports, both World and United States geography. Recommended for ages 3 to 12 years old.

    Top Secret Adventures Book Club from Highlights, world geography and critical thinking skills. Join Highlights Hidden Puzzle Club and Receive a Free Book and Tote with Your Order Today! From the site: Your child can explore the world, capture a villain, solve a mystery and still be home in time for dinner. For ages 7+. Visit a new country with every kit . Each kit is a kid’s world travel guide, puzzle challenge and detective game all rolled into one.

    Secret Adventures? Book ClubTop Secret Adventures? World Tour Set

    Creativity and Crafts Subscription Boxes

    Kiwi Crate crafts and activities for ages 0 to 16 years.

    Look What You Can Make Craft Books 4-Book Set Vol. 1

    Radish Kids crafts and activities for elementary. Teach weekly thematic cooking lessons that incorporate math, science, nutrition, geography, and culture. For ages 4 to 14 years old.

    Green Kid Crafts for preschool through elementary. Different theme each month to emphasize STEAM. For ages 2 to 10 years old.

    Booster Bricks from LEGO for preschool through elementary. From the site: Each one of our famous Challenge Boxes includes over 250 LEGO® pieces as well as at least 5 unique Build Challenges and LEGO® Story to bring it all together! We recommend our boxes for kids ages 4-12, but LEGO can be enjoyed by anyone 4 and up!

    Foreign Language, Craftsman, and Arctic Subscription Boxes

    Boss Club for entrepreneurial kids

    Your Boss Club box comes with everything you need to start and launch a real business. From raw ingredients to advertising materials, this box has it all. You won’t believe how much fun starting a business can be!

    Polar Pen Pal (elementary) to learn about the Arctic with crafts, videos, and more. Includes educational postcards, stickers, northern gifts, and access to online content including videos, printable activities, craft suggestions etc. For ages 5-12 years old.

    TalkBox immersion foreign language for the whole family. Each talkbox has a theme.

    CraftsmanCrate with tools and ideas for building.
    From the site: You’ll get the tools you need to learn the skill and they’ll be tools you can keep using. You’ll get quality supplies that will let you produce a real project. Boxes are designed for ages 12 and up, due to the complexity of the tasks involved.

    18 Amazing Subscription Boxes to Try RIGHT Now. Your kids will love these AWESOME and fun projects they get in the mail. Check them out at Tina's Dynamic Homeschool Plus

    Kids love to get mail, right? They’ll look forward to getting a brand new subscription box in the mail every single month. Use that excitement and eagerness to your advantage while homeschooling to bring a spark to their learning.

    You’ll love these other ways to keep the fun in learning:

    • 6 Fun and Free Nature Studies to Beat the Doldrums
    • A to Z List: 100 Fun Summer Homeschool Unit Study Ideas
    • Amazing Hands-on History Activities for 14 Ancient Empires (free notebook cover too)
    • 100 Brilliant STEM Activities Using Everyday Items
    • 100 Easy Ways Kids Can Fight Boredom & Celebrate Childhood

    As you can see, there are lots of great options to bring subscription box learning into your homeschool! If you want the benefits of convenience, variety, and hands-on learning in your homeschool, try one of these subscription boxes to get started!

    Hugs and love ya,


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    Hands-on Ancient Mesopotamia: Easy STEM Irrigation Activity

    November 30, 2018 | 3 Comments
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    Today, we’re doing a fun STEM irrigation in Ancient Mesopotamia activity.

    The study of Mesopotamia is one of our middle school requirements

    . I’ve been really surprised by how much fun we’ve been having studying about this time period.

    I’m sure the STEM projects we have been including may have something to do with it! We have this next one ready which is an easy stem irrigation activity.

    Ancient Mesopotamia STEM Irrigation Activity

    With this project, kids learn how this ancient civilization invented a system to grow crops.

    The most extraordinary thing about this is that we still use this system today.

    Irrigation has been the main contributor in the development of agriculture.

    If you are studying about erosion in science, this could also double as a great STEM project for science too. Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System

    About the Mesopotamians

    In addition, Mesopotamia was a region situated along the Tigris-Euphrates River system located in Western Asia.

    It’s where Kuwait, Iraq, sections of Saudi Arabia, the eastern sections of Syria, Southwestern Turkey, and parts of Turkish-Syrian and Iran-Iraq borders are today.

    The name Mesopotamia means “between rivers.”

    It’s said this was the center of culture and where the influence of agriculture began.

    Agriculture changed the game for ancient people. Instead of hunting and gathering, tribes of people were beginning to settle down and form civilizations.

    The Mesopotamians were the first to develop a written language and invented the wheel.

    They also built ships to travel the Persian Gulf in order to trade with other civilizations.

    In the center of their cities they constructed temples of the many gods they worshiped.

    The anatomy of these structures would have involved thousands of workers and would have taken many years to construct.

    More Ancient Mesopotamia Activities for Kids

    • How to Make Unleavened Bread Ancient Mesopotamia Bread Recipe

    Mesopotamia’s Engineering

    In Southern Mesopotamia, the Sumerians built city walls and canals to prevent flooding.

    The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers carried monstrous amounts of silt, resulting in fast rising rivers.

    The irrigation system was of a basin type.

    They would dig a hole in the embankment and then use mud to close it back up. Water was then lifted up using a swape, which is a pole acting as a lever.

    Some of these canals may have been used for 1,000 years before they were left and others rebuilt.

    Today, 3,000-4,000 years later, remains of the canals are still present.

    To build your own Mesopotamia irrigation system you will need the following items:

    • a big baking pan
    • sand
    • cotton squares
    • water
    • pieces of wood/popsicle sticks
    • soil
    • green construction paper/green food coloring
    • sticks and leaves
    • monopoly houses
    • hot glue

    Moreover, cover your table or do this outside. Have a trash can nearby, as this project tends to get messy.

    Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System

    I was able to find many of these supplies around the house. The only thing I had to buy was a big bag of sand from Home Depot.

    Mesopotamia Irrigation System

    This is what makes this STEM project really affordable. Start by filling up one side of the baking pan with cotton squares.

    This will help prevent your sand from eroding when you fill up the river with water.

    The other side will be the river. Play around with the sand until it begins to look like a beach.

    After you get the look you want, begin sectioning off where you want to place the fields of crops. This is where you’ll need the soil.

    Also, plan out little sections to build homes or temples to represent the cities.

    Additionally, you’ll love these super hands-on history resources from Home School in the Woods.

    Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System
    Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System
    Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System
    Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System
    Hands-On Ancient Mesopotamia: STEM Irrigation System


    Using green construction paper, or leaves, place your crops in the fields. You can dye some of your sand green to represent fields. Use the sticks and leaves to look like trees.

    We used the hot glue gun to glue the leaves onto the sticks.

    Move on now to build your canals.

    Ancient Civilization Irrigation System

    Begin digging trenches in between the fields with a ditch leading out towards your river. (You’ll fill in the river in just a bit!)

    Now that your canals have been dug, you will need a gate to control how much water will be needed for your crops.

    Furthermore, you can use popsicle sticks, pieces of wood, or sticks to build a gate to fit between the edges of your canal.

    The gate will need to be able to open and close, and it will need to be water proof. We hot glued pieces of popsicle sticks together.

    Once your gate is built, install it into your canal.

    Pour water into your river with the gate shut. If the water leaks keep modifying your gate.

    The river should not be released into the canals until the gate opens.

    Begin digging trenches in between the fields with a ditch leading out towards your river. (You’ll fill in the river in just a bit!)

    Now that your canals have been dug, you will need a gate to control how much water will be needed for your crops.

    Use popsicle sticks, pieces of wood, or sticks to build a gate to fit between the edges of your canal.

    The gate will need to be able to open and close, and it will need to be water proof. We hot glued pieces of popsicle sticks together.

    Once your gate is built, install it into your canal. Pour water into your river with the gate shut. If the water leaks keep modifying your gate. The river should not be released into the canals until the gate opens.

    Hands-on History for Kids

    Next, search online for pictures of irrigation systems of Mesopotamia if you are stuck. I found an image to show my kids before I let them go.

    They always surprise me with ways to build things that I never would have thought to do.

    With this project, kids learn how this ancient civilization invented a system to grow crops. The most extraordinary thing about this is that we still use this system today! CLICK HERE to do this Ancient Mesopotamia Kids Hands-on History and STEM Irrigation Activity!

    These ancient people were truly remarkable. I love being able to build small replicas of engineering systems so the kids can understand how they work.

    Not only does it improve their comprehension of what is being read, it also improves their critical thinking as they try to build what they read!

    You’ll love these other activities:

    • Hands-on Ancient Babylon: Hanging Gardens Fun Activity
    • Hands-on Geography Mesopotamia: Fun Salt Dough Map
    • Ancient Mesopotamia (Hands-on History): Cook Sebetu Rolls
    • Celtic Cakes Recipe – Ancient Mesopotamia Minibook

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    100 Brilliant STEM Activities Using Everyday Items

    October 15, 2018 | 2 Comments
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    Hands-on STEM learning makes learning come alive, but I’ve always been science-phobic. My kids not so much. So, STEM learning has to be easy in my home and nothing is easier than using everyday items.

    Your kids will love these 100 brilliant STEM activities using everyday items. I know you’ll find one or two STEM activities you can use.

    STEM learning has to be easy in my home and nothing is easier than using everyday items. Your kids will love these 100 brilliant STEM activities using everyday items.

    6 Engaging STEM Activities from Teachers are Terrific
    10+ Awesome Homemade Marble Runs from Buggy and Buddy
    BioFilm Experiment from The Homeschool Scientist

    Build a Drinking Straw Roller Coaster from Frugal Fun 4 Boys
    Build a Lemon Battery from Inspirational Laboratories
    Build an Area and Perimeter City from Teach Beside Me
    Building Structures with Candy Gumdrops from Lemon Lime Adventures
    Candy Cane Science from Inspirational Laboratories

    Homeschool STEM Activities

    Candy Corn Catapults from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
    Charcoal Water Purifying Experiment – The Homeschool Scientist
    Chemical Reactions: Make a Penny Turn Green from Buggy and Buddy

    Circuit Maze Stem Activity from The Homeschool Scientist
    Cleaning Pennies Experiment from Teach Beside Me
    Collect Iron Bits from Cereal from Scientific Americanl
    Constellations Geoboard from School Time Snippets

    DIY Geodes From Egg Shells from Planning Playtime
    DIY Magnetic Slime from Frugal Fun 4 Boys

    DIY Oobleck from Babble Dabble Do
    DIY Rock Candy from Growing a Jeweled Rose
    Easy Bird Feeders at The Homeschool Scientist
    Electricity STEM: Lighting Up a Shoebox Tiny House

    Homeschool Science

    Edible Earth’s Layers from Left Brain Craft Brain
    Edible Science for Kids from Little Bins for Little Hearts
    Elephant Toothpaste Experiment at From ABCs to ACTs
    Engino Discovering Stem: Levers, Linkages & Structures Building Kit

    Gingerbread House Building STEM from Science Kiddo
    Glow In The Dark DIY Play Dough from DIY Candy
    Grow a Potato Indoors at What We Do All Day
    Grow Your Name in Grass from iFamily

    Homemade Glow in the Dark Slime from A Pumpkin and A Princess
    Homemade Glow-in-the-Dark Bouncy Balls from Growing a Jeweled Rose
    How Many Ways Can You Stop a Pipeline Leak? at Teachers are Terrific
    How to Grow Bacteria from No Time for Flashcards

    How to Make a Rainbow at Inspirational Laboratories
    How to Make a Sinkhole – Education Possible
    How to Make a Solar Oven at Education.com
    How to Make a Worm Observatory from 123 Homeschool 4 Me
    How to Make Edible Glass from Go Science Girls

    How to Make Ice cream in a Bag from 2 Little Hooligans
    How to Make Lightning from Learn, Play, Imagine
    How to Open and Close a Pinecone from Lemon Lime Adventures
    How to Shrink an Egg from Science Sparks
    How to Turn Milk into Plastic from How Wee Learn

    STEM Activities Using Everyday Items

    How to Use Squishy Circuits: The Technical Side of STEM from Schooling a Monkey
    Invisible Ink with Baking Soda and Juice from Share it Science
    Invisible Messages with Wax and Watercolors from Share it Science
    Juice Box Balloon Car from Raising Whasians
    Keva Planks – Structures, 200 Plank Set

    STEM learning has to be easy in my home and nothing is easier than using everyday items. Your kids will love these 100 brilliant STEM activities using everyday items. CLICK HERE!

    LEGO Brick Plant Cell from LEGO Ideas
    Magic Bending Water at Frugal Fun 4 Boys
    Make a Mold Terrarium at The Homeschool Scientist

    Make a Simple Solar Still to Distill Water at Teach Beside Me
    Make an Electroscope from The Homeschool Scientist
    Make Your Own Compass from Gift of Curiosity
    Make your own Electromagnet from The Naked Scientists

    Make Your Own Tinker Box Robot from KC Edventures
    Medieval China STEM Activity from Student Savvy
    Morse code with beads at Mama Smiles
    Pencil Catapult STEM Activity from Little Bins for Little Hands
    Pitsco Heavy Density Balsa Wood Strips

    Plastic cups in love – experimental demonstration of Bernoulli’s principle from Reeko’s Science
    Playdoh Layers of the Earth from Playdough to Plato
    Poolside Stem using Pool Noodles from My Little Poppies
    Pop Rocks Science Exploring Viscosity at Little Bins for Little Hands

    Rubber Band Helicopters – Instructables by LanceMakes in Education
    Simulate a Cloud Experiment from Adventures in Mommydom
    Skoolzy Straws and Connectors Building Kit
    Snow Ice Simple Science from STEAM Powered Family

    Solid to Liquid to Gas Experiment With Ice Cubes from Gift of Curiosity
    Spaghetti Tower STEM Challenge with a Twist from Mama Smiles

    STEM Activities

    STEM: Build a Da Vinci Parachute Activity

    Sticky Water, Surface Tension – Reeko’s Mad Science Lab
    Sunshine and Solar Panels from The Educator’s Spin On It
    Testing the Strength of Aluminum Foil from Schooling a Monkey
    Tangrams from This Reading Mama

    The Science of Condensation and Frost from Schooling a Monke
    The Science of Yogurt from Science Buddies
    Tornado in a Bottle Experiment from Edventures with Kids
    Water Cycle Discovery Project from Little Bins for Little Hands

    Keep this list handy because it’s great to add to any unit study! Did you find one or two you can do now?

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