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Are you looking for a fresh set of STEM and nature activities to supplement your existing SAC programming? We have compiled 100+ games, videos, articles, and activities below to keep your students engaged in science — anytime, anywhere! Filter by language, SAC unit, or type to find the right activity.
Podcasting is an alternative final project that your entire club could work together on. While this will take several sessions to organize, it results in a product that can be shared with the local community and beyond.
Content Type: Activity
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Researchers are studying how crows use complex reasoning to obtain food using tools. Video length: 1:22.
Content Type: Video
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: California Academy of Sciences
These sets of instructions describe how to make two different types of kites from common materials.
Content Type: Activity
Recommended Grade Level: 7, 8
Source: Instructables
Read about Dino Martins, an entomologist. Requires a free Newsela account.
Content Type: Article
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: NASA
This interview with a NASA scientist reveals his research interests, why he finds it rewarding, and how to get into the field. In English and Spanish. Requires a free Newsela account.
Content Type: Article
Recommended Grade Level: 7, 8
Source: NASA
30 Quests for students around the world to celebrate, explore and connect with nature.
Content Type: Activity, Video
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: TED-Ed
30 Quests for students around the world to celebrate, explore and connect with nature.
Content Type: Activity, Video
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: TED-Ed
30 Quests for students around the world to celebrate, explore and connect with nature.
Content Type: Activity, Video
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: TED-Ed
See how eBird data is used to create visualizations of bird migration patterns. This can help clubs better understand how their data helps scientists to uncover larger trends and phenomena that affect birds.
Content Type: Digital Interactive
Recommended Grade Level: 7, 8
Source: Cornell Lab of Ornithology
This digital interactive asks the user questions about their lifestyle and reveals their impact on the planet, using Earth itself as the metric, i.e. how many Earths would we need if everyone lived like I do?
Content Type: Digital Interactive
Recommended Grade Level: 7, 8
Source: Earth Day
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