STEAM

12 educational YouTube channels kids love and are parent-approved

12 Awesome and Educational YouTube Channels For Kids and Parents

Today’s kids watch YouTube in the same way past generations watched TV. They follow their favorite stars, comment on videos, and immediately rush to watch new content. While YouTube can be a handy tool for keeping kids occupied, it also has a lot of content that’s not great for children to see. Parents who want …

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Celebrate Black History Month with steam lessons and activities by Ozobot

14 STEAM Classroom Activities to Celebrate Black History Month

STEAM is based on the idea that all subjects connect as one. Students can’t learn engineering without embracing critical thinking, art, creativity, and reading. This same concept applies to other subjects: just because something is related to history doesn’t mean it’s not relevant to the arts, sciences, and technology. February is a great time to …

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Taking Tech Outside: 4 Fun Ways Families Can Plug into Nature

Some parents feel like they’re in a constant battle to pull their kids away from technology and into nature. They want their kids to explore the world around them without distractions from games, texts, and social apps. However, technology doesn’t have to be the enemy of the outdoors. It’s possible to use smartphones and other …

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Audience watching a 3D movie

How Technology Continues to Revolutionize the Film Industry

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing construction, archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. Just watch an old movie …

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14 annual STEAM events to engage kids in science and tech

Take Note: 14 Annual STEAM Events for Kids, Parents, and Teachers

There’s always something around the corner for parents and teachers who want to engage their kids in STEAM learning! Throughout the year, learning institutions celebrate various holidays with events, competitions, and celebrations, but these aren’t your normal holidays. From Pi Day to National Robotics Week, check out these 14 holidays that you can use to …

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Construction industry embraces tech

How Technology is Changing the Face of the Construction Industry

Every Job is a STEAM Job is our series looking at why kids will need tech literacy and coding skills to succeed in their future careers, no matter where those careers take them. Previously, we looked at how technology is changing archaeologists, set designers, teachers, fashion designers, architects, journalists, small business owners, and the professionals protecting our national parks. The past few decades have …

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Underwater bots are changing marine science and ocean exploration and conservation

Robots in the World: Underwater Bots Advancing Marine Research

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. We’ve already looked at how humans are collaborating with robots to make hospital visits safer and less scary. The ocean is a great place to start learning about the development of robotic technology. …

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How robots in the world are transforming hospitals today by Ozobot

Robots in the World: How They’re Helping Humans Improve Hospitals

Our Robots in the World series looks at the large and small ways robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence are changing our lives. Stay tuned to see how humans are collaborating with robots to enhance everything from marine research to mathematics. When you think about hospitals, do you worry about needles, blood, and scary machines? What …

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Hot cocoa history and the science behind the most popular winter drink

Hot Cocoa: The Fascinating Truth Behind Your Favorite Winter Drink

Picture this: It’s a cold, winter day and you’re laid up on the couch, keeping warm under a soft blanket. Maybe the fireplace is crackling in the background. Cupped in your hands, in a giant mug, is your favorite hot beverage during this season: hot cocoa. When you think of hot chocolate, the word ‘science’ …

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