March 20, 2025

Get ready for an all-new episode of X-STEM All Access coming March 26th! Join the dynamic Hip Hop M.D., Maynard Okereke, as he sits down with renowned optical engineer and professor, Dr. Alexis Vogt. Discover how optics shape our world, driving innovation in STEM and enhancing our everyday lives. Plus, explore the lesson plan "Optics in Action: Shaping the Future," which includes a career connection component! Don’t miss this illuminating conversation! Sign up now using the link below.

Get ready to blast off into a universe of learning with these awesome activity sheets from NGS Magnified! For World Astronomy Month, explore reference pages packed with key facts, cool diagrams, and handy formulas to help you conquer the mysteries of space! Celebrate Space Day with a stellar poster set that brings the wonders of the cosmos right into your classroom. These fun and engaging resources make science an out-of-this-world adventure! 

Hear from NASA Astronaut Zena Cardman and NASA planetary protection engineer Dr. Moogega Cooper for an exciting discussion on humanity’s return to the Moon! Watch this episode. Click here for the FREE NGSS-aligned lesson. Want more ways to interact with this lesson? Check out the lesson plans here and here in PocketLab for free!

Learn what it's like to be a space engineer and planetary defender at NASA with engineer Joan Melendez Misner. Watch this episode. Click here for the FREE NGSS-aligned lesson. Want more ways to interact with this lesson? Check out the lesson plan in PocketLab for free.

Explore the world of autonomous underwater vehicles with underwater robotics engineer Amy Kukulya. Watch this episode. Click here for the FREE NGSS-aligned lesson now including a career connection component. Want more ways to interact with this lesson? Check out the lesson plan in PocketLab for free.

Learn about the diverse applications of robotics and the many ways this cutting-edge industry is impacting our lives with robotics engineer Dr. Suzy Young. Watch this episode. Click here for the FREE NGSS-aligned lesson now including a career connection component. Want more ways to interact with this lesson? Check out the lesson plan in PocketLab for free.

Get ready to celebrate the wonders of our planet with NGS Magnified! For Earth Day, students can dive into a fun-filled BINGO adventure, completing eco-friendly challenges and learning how to care for our environment. On World Environment Day, it's all about embracing the wild side with a nature journal! From tracking the weather to identifying animal tracks, students will become nature detectives. Then, make a splash on World Ocean Day by exploring the depths of the sea with a 3D ocean biome model. 

Learn about Josh Willis and his work to understand the role that the ocean plays in melting Greenland’s glaciers and its impact on global sea level rise. Watch this episode. Click here for the FREE NGSS-aligned lesson. Want more ways to interact with these lessons? Check out the lesson plan in PocketLab for free.

Atmospheric Scientist Dr. Katharine Hayhoe and Primatologist & Explorer Dr. Mireya Mayor discuss conservation and the climate. Watch this episode. Click here for the FREE NGSS-aligned lesson. Want more ways to interact with this lesson? Check out the lesson plans here and here in PocketLab for free.

Discover how engineer and CEO Chandler Wicks uses creativity to tackle our nation’s toughest defense challenges. Watch this episode. Click here for the FREE NGSS-aligned lesson now including a career connection component. Want more ways to interact with this lesson? Check out the lesson plan in PocketLab for free.

Join CEO and Stanford University instructor Dave Bakker to learn how he's using his decades of technology experience to bring science to life for students. Watch this episode. Click here for the FREE NGSS-aligned lesson now including a career connection component. Check out the lesson plan in PocketLab for free.