Check out some of our favorite STEM blogs that will keep you reading for hours!
Wired Science Blogs
Wired makes science fun. With articles from “The Physics of OK Go’s Epic New Zero-G Video” to “All the Volcanic Eruptions You Missed During the Super Bowl,” the site’s science blog makes STEM accessible and relevant. If you love sharp, smart content with fun twists, check out Wired.
It’s Okay to Be Smart
Joe Hanson, a biologist and science writer, runs one of the great STEM blogs, called “It’s Okay to Be Smart.” He hopes his writing will spark passion for STEM, explaining on his blog, “We must teach science as more than facts. It’s a creative process, it’s an instant injection of wonderment, it’s the excitement we feel at the edge of knowledge. It’s for everyone.” Not only does he write about science, but he also makes YouTube videos on his channel of the same name with topics from “The Science of Kissing” to “The Science of Game of Thrones.” Be careful, you won’t be able to stop clicking Next.
For Girls in Science
L’Oreal created “For Girls in Science” to encourage girls to embrace STEM and build a community that promotes exploration, discovery, and achievement. The site celebrates successful STEM women, offers career tips and advice, promotes learning with STEM blogs and vlogs, and shares STEM camp opportunities. If you’re a girl in STEM, this website is for you.
TeenLife
TeenLife encourages students to take an active role in learning outside of the classroom. The website has articles on a variety of topics to help students excel in school and a blog specifically for STEM. Definitely bookmark this blog to keep some STEM tips in your back pocket.
TED Blog
TED always makes learning fun and its blog is no exception. Similar to TED Talks, blog posts offer insight into a variety of topics. Posts also offer a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most popular talks. From flesh-eating mushrooms to the science of stage fright, they have you covered on any STEM topic you could dream of.
Phenomena: Not Exactly Rocket Science
Ed Yong explores science and nature on his National Geographic blog Not Exactly Rocket Science. Everything is fair game; from penguins to pumpkins, he writes about it all! If you’re looking for fun articles that are still challenging, this STEM blog is for you.
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Great list. I just published a blog post on overcoming STEM teaching and learning challenges that features experience sharing from two STEM instructors from Finland and France. Check it out if you are looking for some inspiration: https://www.cesim.com/blog/why-use-business-simulations-in-stem-education
Those are great sources of information for those who, like us, love STEM. It’s hard to find new ways to make our classes interesting, engaging and enjoyable. Thanks for the suggestions! I also recommend you to follow and read the CoderZ Blog, it has some super useful tips and articles, all STEM related! Check it out at http://www.GoCoderZ.com/Blog – Maybe we can do some sort of collaboration in the near future. 🙂
I am already following Phenomena and It’s Ok To Be Smart. They are very insightful! I also believe kids could learn a lot from building robots – check this out! http://robowunderkind.com/blog/2017/1/9/robots-in-your-stem-curriculum
Many thanks for useful tips 🙂