Happy summer to all educators, parents, and students! Engage your kid's minds throughout the summer with these FUN weekly at-home STEM activities and resources! Plus, check out an exciting FREE resource for educators below!

STEM Flights is a national nonprofit organization that provides free flight experiences to middle and high school students all over the country. Volunteer Pilot Mentors are paired with students to fly and learn about STEM and aerospace careers. This program is offered in all 50 states and students can apply online to receive a flight experience all year round. For more information and to sign up, visit www.stemflights.org.

We often see beautiful rainbows during or right after a rainstorm, but did you know that you can make your very own rainbow at home? Learn how to create your own here!

In this activity, students use a sheet of acetate to make a transparent, four-sided pyramid. The pyramid’s sides act as four mirrors, situated at 45° angles on a smartphone or tablet screen, and create a hologram-like projector. Try it here. 

Try this hands-on lesson that explores two kinds of lenses, convex and concave, and observe their similarities and differences. This activity also tests what happens when using multiple lenses at the same time. Check it out here. 

Keep the curiosity flowing. Explore neuroscience basics right from home! Complete worksheets online, try a quiz or two, or even break out some jellybeans to dupe your family with a taste-and-smell activity. 

"Imagination Day," is a full-day virtual professional development event hosted by Science is Cool and featuring Disney Imagination Campus, offering an enriching experience for K-12 teachers.

Teachers can look forward to gaining fresh ideas and resources, all from the comfort of their chosen location, ready to transform their classrooms with newfound knowledge, enthusiasm, and magic. Leave with tons of ideas and resources to share with your students this fall! 

Plus, you may see a special giveaway opportunity from us during the broadcast!  

Don't forget, X-STEM All Access episodes are always available on-demand to keep kids engaged in STEM all summer long!

Did you know that June 23 is International Women in Engineering Day? Check out our Women in Engineering Playlist to celebrate this special day!