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Are you looking for a fresh set of STEM and nature activities to supplement your existing SAC programming? We have compiled 100+ games, videos, articles, and activities below to keep your students engaged in science — anytime, anywhere! Filter by language, SAC unit, or type to find the right activity.
This simple demonstration shows how a cloud forms, using common items.
Content Type: Activity
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Exploratorium
These profiles of diverse NOAA climate scientists can help club members understand and appreciate different STEM careers.
Content Type: Article
Recommended Grade Level: 8
Source: NOAA
Read about how a Madagascan spider's silk that's tougher than any known biological substance.
Content Type: Article
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Wired
This site contains a list of resources provided by the GLOBE.
Content Type: Activity
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: The GLOBE Program
In this toolkit, you will find information, activities and resources for GLOBE Clouds. Click through this toolkit for additional resources and activities.
Content Type: Website, Activity
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: The GLOBE Program
For more technically-adept club members, consider having them design their Cloud Atlases on a computer. Google Drawing is part of the Google suite of productivity tools, integrated in Google Drive. There are several online guides to using Google Drawing, including this basic intro for educators and a more detailed one.
Content Type: Digital Interactive
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Google
This short video introduces young naturalist and birder Mya-Rose Craig. Video length: 1:30.
Content Type: Video
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Birdgirl
Help identify museum collections of butterflies.
Content Type: Citizen Science
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Zooniverse
Help identify museum collections of spiders.
Content Type: Citizen Science
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: Zooniverse
This animated video tells the story of Luke Howard, a young pharmacist who came up with the Latin roots of cloud names. This covers similar subject matter as “Why are there different kinds of clouds” but goes into more depth on the origins of the names. Video length: 5:06.
Content Type: Video
Recommended Grade Level: 6, 7, 8
Source: TED-Ed
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