Happy National STEM Day! On November 8th we celebrate all things STEM and support the education of students pursuing these subjects. Let’s all learn about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics around the world!

STEM is an important part of our everyday lives. Let’s discuss the history behind this national day and talk about some fun activities to celebrate. 

The Birth of National STEM Day

In the early 2000s, it was revealed that U.S. students were not flourishing as much as other countries in the STEM disciplines. From there, more findings were discovered which led teachers to promote STEM education via grants from the National Governors Association. 

Thanks to these new methods, the growth in America’s STEM jobs soared. Now we have a national day devoted to celebrating the importance of all things STEM education. 

STEM Day Activities

Encourage others to get involved with STEM subjects. Find out what interests you have that are related to STEM. Chances are, there are everyday activities that are related. By practicing these skills and encouraging others, you are already spreading the importance of STEM. 

Do you like virtual field trips? Consider visiting a virtual lab. One virtual lab you can visit is 3M on your smartphone. This virtual trip will give you an in-depth look at how 3M science has a positive impact on your everyday life. 

Do you like learning about computer science? Join these free fun live classes that can be completed virtually. These classes will teach you all sorts of cool STEM things, such as coding. Even better, you will get hands-on experience and have a ton of fun!

More STEM

TryEngineering empowers educators to foster the next generation of technology innovators. We provide educators and volunteers with resources, lesson plans, and activities that engage and inspire school-aged children.

If you are looking for some great STEM-themed resources, check out some of our most popular resources such as this lesson plan to build a bridge from popsicle sticks, or this resource to help students learn about various engineering fields and what they might want to explore.