STEM Kits

Children observe images from very close up and from far away to establish what they can learn from different perspectives and how different perspectives change the way we look at things.

Use a camera phone and a magnifying lens to compare and document observations of the natural world and notice how technology can change perception. Children will practice communicating ideas and will build motivation to learn more about something of their choosing.

NASA Science Mission Directorate education objectives support the Nation's education efforts to improve science literacy and to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. One institution that can accomplish both of these outcomes, for people of all ages and in every region of the country, is our public library system the central focus of the NASA@ My Library project.

In the STEM Activity Clearinghouse, librarians and library staff can find high quality, vetted STEM activities that are appropriate for library use.
You can search by audience, content level, and difficulty, among others. You can also browse collections that we've curated just for you! Almost all the activities in the Clearinghouse have pictures or videos of real libraries doing these activities. Activities developed outside the STAR_Net Project will include tips and tricks for implementing in your library, and will link you back to the original source content so you can explore more.