Schools worldwide are focusing their efforts on influencing their students to make the world a better place. For example, by promoting volunteering and fundraising events. To further help their community, students must be aware of the significant effect their actions have on the planet’s well-being. For this, Sustainability has to be taught from an early […]
Environment & Sustainability
How to Explain the Climate Crisis to Young Children
As global temperatures continue to increase, children must learn about how the planet is being affected by human activity and what they can do to help. As parents, we should use our knowledge to educate and bring awareness to our current climate crisis. If you are wondering how to do this, here are some tips […]
Beachside Biology: 3 Marine Science Activities for Summer
Last week’s blog post focused on ways to avoid the heat of the summer with fun and entertaining STEM projects that students could do indoors as a nice escape from the heat. But do you know what the problem is with indoor science projects? They’re indoors, of course! Summer is all about being outside, and […]
How Climate Change has Devastated Latin America
Much of the discourse surrounding climate change is centered in the U.S. However, everyone is affected by it whether they like it or not. So, today, we’re going to take a look at one of the other Americas: Latin America. Photo by Chris LeBoutillier They are largely overlooked even though climate change has hit them […]
What is Environmental Science?
NSTEM and Sustainability We now live in a modern, consumerist, and urban existence throughout the developed world. Every day, we continue to consume an alarming amount of natural resources. Here at the National STEM Honor Society, we are committed to environmental sustainability. We view sustainability as a vital part of both operational excellence and educational […]
Green Horizons: 4 Clean Energy Experimental Research Ideas for High Schoolers
Embark on a journey into clean energy! This blog will explore four hands-on clean energy experimental research ideas designed to engage high school students in the exciting world of clean energy. 1. Energy-Efficient Lighting Comparison Students can compare the energy usage and brightness of various light bulb types, including LED, compact fluorescent (CFL), and incandescent […]
