Our resource guide below lists different STEM sites, apps and services that may be useful. If you have one you would like to add, give us a shout.
STEM/Coding resources:
We’ve seen a bigger set of resources available to help serve as resources for kids to learn coding skills. While the languages each child starts out with might differ, grasping the concepts are an important skill that they will be able to use for years to come!
- Code.org
- Edutopia
- Coder Factory Academy
- Maryville University – additional resources for kids from their software development program (h/t LearnMoreFun.org!)
- Coolmathgames.com (another referral via Reddit)
Coding websites for kids:
Be sure to check out our Ultimate Guide to Coding Websites for kids for a more detailed run down and review. But here are a few kid-approved favorites.
Science/Maker resources
If you haven’t heard of the maker movement, think of mixing hacking DIY with tinkering and technology. Many of the “maker” projects are a great way to get kids curious and engaged with STEM and applying concepts in a way that’s fun. These sites have stood out to us – let us know of any others we should include!
- DIY.org – online spot where kids can learn about different maker projects, and earn patches for completing their work.
- MakerCamp.com – from Make, this site features a search function to find camps near you and projects that are being done
- Instructables.com – I looooove this site. No, seriously. I find myself frequently ending up here whether its for a basic tech project or something more complicated like cosplay. Various guides on the site differ in their quality…some are less useful than others, but overall the instructions are usually good enough to get you started in the right direction.
- Makereducation.com – nice site on maker projects but geared more towards educators/teachers. Covers a range of topics from wearables to soldering.
- sciencefriday.com – I just love this one – all science, everyday, but called ScienceFriday. TGIF!
Science Fair Project Resources
Beyond our own STEMium resources like the Science Fair Project Ultimate Guide and Roadmap, there are a number of spots across the Internet that help students with their own projects. Let us know if you find more:
- Cool Science Projects – a bunch of resources, but the most helpful will likely be the ideas page.
- Science Fair Central – this is a resource from Discovery Channel and Home Depot which includes maker resources too.
- Science Fair Help from Education.com – project ideas can be sorted by category of experiment and grade level.
STEM Tweeps
Twitter accounts to follow for breaking STEM news! While you’re there, feel free to follow STEMium too. And of course, here are some other must-see, cool STEM accounts on Twitter 🙂
