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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.
Armed with the latest technology, scientists are beginning to unlock the secrets of one of nature’s most acrobatic flyers. This video can help club members better appreciate what makes hummingbird flight so special and how scientists study it. Video length 6:40.
Content Type: Activity, Video
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: bioGraphic
This simple activity demonstrates the structural strength of eggs.
Content Type: Activity
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Scientific American
This is a set of simple instructions to build a wind vane—a scientific instrument to measure the direction of the wind, often used with an anemometer.
Content Type: Activity
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Education.com
Learn how to create your own insect collection. Video length: 7:09.
Content Type: Video
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: thebrainscoop
On a quest to find a missing primate, a team of scientists discovers that sometimes maps tell only the smallest part of the story.
Content Type: Article, Digital Interactive
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: bioGraphic
This game allows students to mix and match the parts of six different insects to create their own superbug.
Content Type: Digital Interactive
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
In this activity, students will learn what an insect is and what some of their adaptations are. Then they will put their knowledge into play by "creating" an insect that is adapted to live in their assigned environment.
Content Type: Activity
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: California Academy of Sciences
Read about the ecological importance of spiders. Requires a free Newsela account.
Content Type: Article
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Science Friday
This video talks about how spiders produce silk, its application, and attempts at mass production. Video length: 3:17.
Content Type: Video
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Seeker (formerly Discovery News)
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