That’s a Real Job Contest
Interactives
This contest will challenge students from grade 5 to 12 to come up with a future career concept that could be turned into a video in our next That’s a Real Job campaign!
How do alkaloids cause addiction?
STEM Explained
Alkaloids are found in some of the most addictive substances that humans consume. What are alkaloids, and how do they cause addiction?
The Solutioneers Week 4: Turn That Frown Into Code
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore AI learning and facial recognition.
Physical and Chemical Changes in the Kitchen
STEM Explained
Many physical and chemical changes happen when food is prepared. Chemistry never tasted so good!
Neurons: The Building Blocks of Your Brain
Backgrounders
How does your brain allow you to do and experience so much? It’s all because of the building blocks of your brain - neurons!
The Solutioneers Week 3: Friends, Robots, Lend Me an Arm
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore robotics.
The Solutioneers Week 2: Ready to Roll
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore re-engineering.
The Immune Response: A Cellular War
STEM Explained
An inflammatory response is your body’s attempt to fight invaders. Learn how your body springs into action when attacked!
The Solutioneers Week 1: An Unexpected Variable
Interactives
This week's episodes and hands-on activity explore block programming.
The Science Behind Calories and Nutrition Facts Labels
STEM Explained
Find out how scientists figure out the information on food nutrition labels and why that information can help to keep you healthy.
What Causes Hot Things to Glow?
STEM Explained
Getting electrons excited by heat can cause certain materials to give off visible light when heated - like filaments in light bulbs.
How Do Trees Survive in Winter?
STEM Explained
What adaptations and processes do trees in northern climates have to survive winter?
Why is ketchup so hard to pour?
STEM Explained
Ever go to pour ketchup on your fries… and nothing comes out? We’ll let the secrets about the viscosity of this non-Newtonian fluid out of the bottle!
What is an Insect?
Interactives
The What is an Insect? e-book explores the amazing world of insects while showing the characteristics and diversity of insects.