Check out these awesome science experiments and activities to honor the work of Black scientists and explore the importance of equity in STEM.
Pelota Saltarina
Tu Youyou
Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, begins on the first day of the first month of the Chinese calendar. This year is the Year of the Tiger, which begins February 1st. Festivities for Chinese New Year will typically last for 16 days, ending with the start of the Lantern Festival. For those who celebrate, Chinese New Year is a time to get together with family and honor traditional Chinese culture. Let’s take this time to honor a brilliant Chinese medical scientist, Tu Youyou (屠呦呦).
Snowflake Crystallization
Have you ever heard that every snowflake is unique? When a snowflake forms, ice crystallizes and grows into different shapes. On a single snowflake, there are thousands of tiny little details that make them different from each other. Just like snowflakes, every single person is one-of-a-kind! Today, we’re going to make our own special snowflakes!