Last week, our YCITYSCI students reviewed everything we have learned about environmental science and how various types of pollution can impact our health. During the session, students reviewed the topics air, noise, and soil pollution and how human built environments can impact our health. When the session ended, a student asked to learn more about…
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Scientist’s Interests: Candi
Today’s blog post is brought to you by Candi Johnson. Many of our YCITYSCI students have shown interest in animals. It just so happens that my favorite topic to learn about is animals as well! I found all animals from the smallest ladybug, to the largest elephant, fascinating from an early age. As I grew…
Check Out What's Living in Your Backyard!
This week’s activities explore backyard ecology! Learn about the biological community of plants and animals living all around you while staying at home. These activities place students in the shoes of naturalists and botanists as they observe, record, draw, and investigate the plants, animals, and fungi living all around them. Take part in citizen science…
Let's Learn about Eggs!
This week’s STEM @ Home activities explore the wonders of eggs! Using eggs and household items, learn about diffusion, chemical concentrations, engineering, crystalline structures, and bioplastics! After what feels like an eternity at home, spice up those eggs sitting in your fridge and learn along the way. Online Videos: Use these links to educate and entertain!…
STEM Center GA Spotlight: Cristal!
Hello! My name is Cristal Campocasso, and I am from Caracas, Venezuela. I moved to Miami, FL when I was 9 years old with my mother, father, and brother due to a political and humanitarian crisis in my home country. I moved to St. Charles, MO for college after obtaining a scholarship from Lindenwood University’s…