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  • Speculative Stories
    Speculative Stories

    In this flexible activity patrons imagine future uses of AI tools, and...

  • Ethiquest
    Ethiquest

    In this short activity patrons consider the ethical dilemmas posed by...

  • Data Bites
    Data Bites

    Patrons create a paper supervised learning machine, and use it to sort...

In the STEM Activity Clearinghouse, librarians and library staff can find high quality, vetted STEM activities that are appropriate for library use. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

You can search by audience, content level, and difficulty, among others. You can also browse collections that we've curated just for you! Almost all the activities in the Clearinghouse have pictures or videos of real libraries doing these activities. Activities developed outside the STAR_Net Project will include tips and tricks for implementing in your library, and will link you back to the original source content so you can explore more.

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    Looking for activities to teach your patrons about AI? This collection is curated to teach patrons how AI works, introduce them to the basics of machine learning, and consider the ethical dilemmas of generative AI. 0

  • This collection is centered around the We Are Water project that supports rural communities and their libraries in educating patrons about the importance of water in the Four Corners Region. 0

  • This collection is part of a STAR Net traveling exhibit. These activities are bilingual and are centered around physics, engineering, and technology. 0

  • Celebrate the James Webb Space Telescope mission with these activities that work really well at libraries. 0

  • This collection features activities relevant to the exhibit and project, From Our Town to the Moon, Mars, and Beyond. These activities center around solar system exploration and concepts related to NASA’s Artemis mission. 0

  • Our solar system isn’t the only one out there. This collection is centered around STAR Net’s Discover Exoplanets collection. Patrons create their own exoplanet, learn about the characteristics of life, and discover how exoplanets are found. 0

  • These nature-inspired hands-on activities help participants connect with their environment, build their observational skills, and celebrate the biodiversity of our planet. 0

  • Flight Path is a part of the Spark of Science@ My Library initiative, which is a collaboration between STAR Net and HHMI Tangled Bank Studios. This collection focuses on the science of birds, migration, and how your community can protect local bird populations from bird strikes. 0