Making STEM a Part of Your Holiday Break

It is the winter holiday break and most of you have a minimum of two weeks to think about what to do with your kids. Breaks from school are a great opportunity to provide outside of the classroom learning experiences for your children. So don't just let your children sit around the house, watching TV and playing video games, but engage them in doing and talking about science.

Earlier this week, there was a lunar eclipse. If you didn't get a chance to see it,there are plenty of articles on the web. Have a discussion not only about the eclipse but astronomy as well as some of the cool things that NASA is doing in space. NASA has some great activities on their website to discuss astronomy and space travel. As you prepare your holiday meal, you can discuss the advances that STEM played a part in the advances in food science and technology. Take a look at all your kitchen gadgets as well as talk about the organic versus non organic food that you will use to prepare your meal. If the weather permits in your area, go on a hike and discuss what you see outside or visit your local science museum. If it is just too cold or rainy to go outside, play one of the many fun math and science games on the web. The things is that holidays are time for fun with family, so why not make some of that fun a learning opportunity in math and science.