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Simply STEM (September)

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:September 25, 2023
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are making paper leaf gliders! This fun hands-on activity will help your students understand concepts like aerodynamics and fine motor skills.…

Simply STEM (August)

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:August 28, 2023
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Welcome to this month’s Simply STEM activity! Today, we are recreating a small desert! With just 3 ingredients, we will learn how to recreate the gritty texture of sand at…

Flight Crew Million Girls Moonshot

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Post published:November 15, 2022
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Application deadline extended - November 27, 2023 The Flight Crew is a group of youth advocates promoting the value of out-of-school STEM learning and equity in STEM for young people…

Look Up!

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:August 5, 2022
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Hello friends! So excited for this August’s post. It’s all about the Perseids.

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After School Tea Time – Week of 7/26/2022

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Post published:July 26, 2022
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Welcome back to this week’s segment of After School Tea Time! Get your tea cups ready because we have more to spill this week! Keep your questions coming because you could be helping someone who has similar questions!

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Look Up!

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:July 13, 2022
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I love sharing my love for astronomy each month. I wish there were times I can do it weekly, but we are located in a pretty tough area where light pollution or weather for that matter may not always be on our side.

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Look Up!

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:May 11, 2022
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Hello there sky gazers! The weather seems to be holding out this Spring. But do not worry, there is still plenty to see in May…if the clouds let up of course.

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Look Up!

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:April 4, 2022
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They say April showers bring May flowers, but these showers are a bit different.

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Look Up!

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:March 2, 2022
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Look who is back! The days are getting a bit longer and skies seems to be clearing as well. So, it is time to look up! As the Earth shifts each season, we come across objects in the sky that are easier for us to notice here in the Northern Hemisphere.

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Look Up!

Post author:Marla Berrios
Post published:September 1, 2021
Post category:Featured General Interest Million Girls Moonshot STEM

That’s right, look up! Everywhere around us everyone is looking down at a computer screen or phone. Even when on vacation, many tend to take pictures instead of sitting and capturing what is around them visually to record in their memories. (more…)