4 READ ALOUD STEM Activities for Kids to Celebrate Women's History Month
March is Women’s History Month, and it’s the perfect time to integrate STEM and literacy to help teach students about diversity in STEM and professional careers.
It's vital to teach about leaders and STEM professionals from all different backgrounds so that our students may understand our diverse culture. We are committed to developing resources for you to use in your classroom that help students see themselves and others making a difference in our communities, regardless of race or gender.
Here are 4 of our favorite STEM activities for kids to use in your classroom during Women’s History Month!
1. The Astronaut with a Song for the Stars READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity for Kids
Learn about NASA Astronaut, Dr. Ellen Ochoa. Create a Robotic Arm to be used in Space!
2. Secret Engineer: How Emily Roebling Built the Brooklyn Bridge READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity for Kids
Emily Roebling engineered the brooklyn bridge. This activity teaches students the history of the Brooklyn Bridge design and allows them to build their own using the Engineering Design Process.
3. The Girl with a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Raye Montague famously designed a Navy Battleship overnight using Math. Teach students that anyone can be an engineer regardless of race or gender.
Try The Girl with the Mind for Math READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity for Kids.
4. Shark Lady: The True Story of How Eugenie Clark Became the Oceans Most Fearless Scientist READ ALOUD STEM™ Unplugged Coding Activity for Kids
Eugenie Clark discovered a ton of facts about sharks and other aquatic life. Learn about her accomplishments and code her through the sea to each discovery with this engaging unplugged coding activity.
Try the Shark Lady READ ALOUD STEM™ Unplugged Coding Activity.
Each of these activities can be bought individually in our TpT Store, or you can BUNDLE and SAVE with the Women’s History READ ALOUD STEM Activities and Challenges Bundle.
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