We have another new curriculum kit available for students in 5th or 6th grade! Water, Water, Here and There is a Math and Science Hands On (M.A.S.H.) kit that can be utilized to teach students through the scientific study of fresh and salt water. By mixing fresh and saltwater together, dropping objects into water, and…
Month: October 2019
STEM Field Trip for Undergraduates
The STEM Center is hosting a field trip for any SIUE undergraduates that have an interest in geology or environmental science. On November 15th, students that RSVP can join STEM Center staff and other professionals at the National Great Rivers & Education Center, the National Great Rivers Museum, and the Melvin Price Locks and Dam…
STEM Education In Indonesia
The STEM Center Director Sharon Locke recently traveled to Indonesia and discussed STEM education at three institutions while there. She traveled to the SEAQiM Center to present a workshop on STEM’s role in mathematics to junior high school teachers. Dr. Locke then traveled to two universities, Sunan Kalijaga University and Sanata Dharma University where she…
Item of the Week
This week’s Item of the Week is the Digital Infrared Laser Thermometer. By pointing the laser at an object, you are able to measure the surface temperature of that object, within the range of -50℃ to 750℃. This thermometer can be especially useful for measuring surface temperatures below freezing or above boiling point. You can check out the Digital Infrared…
New Curriculum Kit: Chemistry!
We have another new curriculum kit available for students in 2nd or 3rd grade! Colorful Chemistry is a Math and Science Hands On (M.A.S.H.) kit that can be utilized to teach students the basic principles of chemistry by making solids disappear, baking soda bubble, and colors change. By completing various activities, students explore the properties…