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Science Lab @ Home: Computer Science

Scratch Cat, forever imagine program share

This week we are celebrating computer science along with Scratch, the online programming platform for all ages developed by MIT’s Lifelong Kindergarten Group.

Posted on May 8, 2020 • Filed Under: Reach Blog

Science Lab @ Home: Wildflowers

photo of bunchberry plant

Spring is finally here and with it comes warmer weather and beautiful blooms! Celebrate spring by getting outside and exploring your backyard or neighborhood during National Wildflower Week.

Posted on May 1, 2020 • Filed Under: Reach Blog

Science Lab @ Home: Astronomy

Dark Sky Week is just wrapping up, so all of the activities we’re suggesting have an astronomy or space focus. Learn about the origins of this international celebration at idsw.darksky.org and follow the adventures of Maine astronaut Jessica Meir on NASA’s site.

Posted on April 24, 2020 • Filed Under: Reach Blog

Science Lab @ Home: Environment

The words "earth day" written in soil

Earth Day is April 22, so all of the activities we’re suggesting have an environmental focus. To get involved in an online Earth Day event, visit earthday.org. And check out this Project Learning Tree site for some other ideas you can do with your children, including everyone making an Earth Day Pledge.

Posted on April 17, 2020 • Filed Under: Reach Blog

2020 Virtual Maine State Science Fair

Screencapture of an interview

If you stumbled on this year’s virtual Maine State Science Fair, you might think you were an accidental “Zoom bomber” in an online meeting. But if you stuck around for a moment, you’d witness passionate students, curious judges, and a team of STEM educators working to keep this annual event going during a pandemic. On… [Read More]

Posted on April 8, 2020 • Filed Under: Reach Blog

Guest Post :: Family Code Nights in Maine

Family Code Night.

This post was written by Jonathan Graham, Elementary Digital Learning Specialist at Maine Department of Education. To host your own Family Code Night, visit mmsa.org/familycodenight. “Family Code Night” is a nationally recognized event that has been championed by MMSA (Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance) in our state as a community activity for schools to organize… [Read More]

Posted on March 4, 2020 • Filed Under: Reach Blog

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