52 Inspirational Quotes by Women in Computer Science & IT
A Journal for Reflection “There’s so many exciting things going on in the computer industry, that if you have an idea, a dream, something that you want to do, then just go for it.” ~ Stephanie Shirley, founder of software company in 1962 staffed completely by women As a science writer, my favorite part of […]
52 Inspirational Quotes by African Americans in STEM
A Journal for Reflection NEW: Includes 10 decorative coloring pages of inspirational STEM quotes! It’s inspiring to discover how influential scientists, inventors and engineers find their motivation and persevere through setbacks to make exciting new advances. For many African Americans in STEM fields, their work has often been doubly challenging, as they faced formidable obstacles due to […]
Teach STEM at home the easy way with these NO-PREP printable worksheets and activity books
Whether you’re a parent who’s scrambling for simple ideas to keep your kids happy and productive, a teacher trying to engage students in learning through a remote classroom, or a veteran homeschooler, these easy no-prep STEM and STEAM printables and activity books can make your job easier. Sign up here for the STEM-Inspirations Free Resource […]
4 Brain-Boosting Reasons to Teach Technical Drawing for Kids—And Why Coding for Kids is Not Enough
Coding and robotics curriculum, classes and clubs are springing up around the world. They promise to increase kids’ cognitive skills and creativity. But coding is not enough – they need spatial visualization skills that can be developed through learning engineering, or technical drawing. “Everybody in this country should learn how to program a computer…because it […]
17 Simple [Research-Based] Ways to Help your Child Learn Better that Don’t Involve Schoolwork
Like every other parent, you want your child to learn and do well in school. But don’t be fooled into thinking that learning only happens in the classroom. In fact, with almost everything your child does, she is learning – absorbing new ideas and information unconsciously. To help nudge that process along, try some of […]
My Engineering Draw & Write Journal For Kids
48 Fun Drawing and Writing Prompts to Learn about the Engineering Design Process Fun engineering activity book contains lots of drawing and writing ideas to help kids think and draw like an engineer – NO MATH REQUIRED! Click here to order on Amazon. Includes drawing prompts and instructions for using dot grid, quad graph, and […]
My Science Draw & Write Journal for Kids
52 Unique Writing and Drawing Prompts to Help Young Scientists & Engineers Explore the World This 8×10-in. softcover science activity book for kids aged 6-11 provides hours of quiet fun. Click here to order on Amazon. Includes 32 unique science & engineering drawing prompts and 20 creative writing prompts with simple experiments. Great for homeschoolers, […]
52 Inspirational Quotes by Women in STEM: A Journal for Reflection
“When we are chafed and fretted by small cares, a look at the stars will show us the littleness of our own interests.” – Maria Mitchell, Astronomer Let these 52 inspirational quotations from famous women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) guide your thoughts and dreams in this lined journal – one quote for each week […]
Mary L. Spaeth: Tunable Laser Inventor
Mary L. Spaeth was the first person to invent a tunable laser – which led to many improvements in renewable nuclear energy.
Calling all future Nobel Prize winners!
STEM-INSPIRATIONS | How to Become a Nobel Prize Winner: An Interactive Journal and Science Notebook with Quotes and Biographies of Women Who Won (Click here to order on Amazon) This interactive journal will inspire you to greatness with motivational quotes and short biographies of women who won a Nobel Prize in science (see list below). Plus you’ll have plenty […]