First Star National STEAM Academy Resources

The activities below have materials lists, some have worksheets, and each video has step-by-step instructions for the lab.

Art Coding STEAM Lab

This Art Coding STEAM Lab allows youth to create an art piece using technology!

Water Xylophone STEAM Lab

This Water Xylophone STEAM Lab allows youth to explore the science of sound and engineer their own musical instrument!

Balloon-Powered Cars STEAM Lab

This Balloon-Powered Cars STEAM Lab allows youth to explore the science of motion and engineer a car!

Strawberry DNA Extraction STEAM Lab

This Strawberry DNA Extraction STEAM Lab allows youth to explore the science of extracting DNA using strawberries!

Code a Basketball Game STEAM Lab

This Code a Basketball Game STEAM Lab allows youth to explore code in the context of sport!

Science of Ice Packs STEAM Lab

This Science of Ice Packs STEAM Lab explores chemical reactions as they relate to athletic performance!

Density of Metals STEAM Lab

This Olympics-inspired STEAM Lab explores the density of metals used in sporting competitions!

Balloon Rockets STEAM Lab

Blast off with this Balloon Rockets STEAM Lab!

Chemical Rockets STEAM Lab

This Chemical Rockets STEAM Lab explores Jet Propulsion!

Edible Cell STEAM Lab

Build an Edible Cell during this Cell Biology STEAM Lab!

Foaming Reactions STEAM Lab

Explore Biochemistry and Catalysts during this Foaming Reactions STEAM Lab!

Robotic Hand STEAM Lab

Build a robotic hand with STEAM Forward Academy and the First Star National STEAM Academy during this Neuroscience STEAM Lab!

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The First Star National STEAM Academy aims to increase engagement in STEAM careers with a series of interactive “Tech Talks” led by prominent STEAM professionals, as well as the expansion of technology in driving learning opportunities for teens and young adults. These virtual live talks will be grounded in social justice. It is not lost on us that we are experiencing a renewed focus on civil rights. The talks will be curated to include professionals who have similar life experiences and/or backgrounds. This unique approach will assist with validating and affirming each participants’ experiences and empower each one to reach for the impossible.

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