STEM Dog is ready for the Easter Bunny to visit!

An "EGG"citing Day

Wouldn't it be wonderful if you never had to worry about your eggs breaking accidentally?   The fourth grade students at BES worked as packaging engineers to design drop proof packaging for their eggs. Take a sneak peak as these young engineers test their packages.  I am sure the manager of the commissary would love to see their designs!

STEM and Read Across America

In honor of read across America, the BES students have been engaged in a variety of STEM challenges that tie in with some of their favorite fairy tales. Look out Big Bad Wolf - Little Red Riding Hood thinks she can outsmart you!

Have you seen a leprechaun lately?

Hi Boys and Girls-
Someone or something keeps stealing my dog toys and messing with my doggie bed. I think there is a leprechaun in my house. Please keep your eyes open for this sneaky little guy - I'm afraid that he may sneak into my mom's teaching bag and show up at BES unannounced. Take care.
Your friend,
STEMdog

The Three Billy Goats Gruff Padlet

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Little Bits Electrical Engineering Challenge

The fourth and fifth grade students recently completed an electrical engineering challenge using Little Bits. Students worked with a partner to complete a series of guided challenges which helped them understand the function of each module. Then engineering teams were challenged to design and create a prototype of a battery powered vehicle. It was wonderful to watch the students apply all that they have learned this year about energy, electricity, and simple machines to accomplish this challenge.

Discover Engineering Family Day at the National Building Museum

February 22-28, 2015 is also known as  Engineers Week, or EWeek for short. EWeek is dedicated to raising public awareness of the important contributions engineers make to our society and out quality of life. During this week, there are many activities going on across the country designed to promote the importance of Engineering and STEM education. 

One of these special events is happening right here in Washington DC. On February 28th, The National Building Museum is hosting its annual Discover Engineering Family Day.  The event is designed to expose elementary school students (ages 4-12) and their families to the wonders of engineering. There will be lots of hands-on and mind-challenging activities. Most of the exhibitors will offer giveaways that you can take home.  Best of all, the event is free!

I plan to attend, and hope that I see many of you there! What a great opportunity to spend the day exploring the exciting world of engineering.

International Space Station Crew Celebrates 2015 Engineers Week!

What is Engineering?

Take a moment to see how some engineering students at MIT answered this question. I wish I had been exposed to STEM when I was in elementary school. I think I would have liked to become an engineer!

What is Engineering?

New STEM Dog Challenge

Hi Everyone-

It's me, your friend STEM Dog. I have just posted a new STEM Dog home challenge for you to undertake. I really hope that each and every one of you will attempt this challenge. After all, my physical fitness and overall happiness depends on it!

How can you say "no" to this face?

New STEM Dog Challenge