Every year on November 8th, National STEM Day shines a spotlight on the importance of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education in shaping the future. This year, were thrilled to offer a dynamic lineup of resources and events designed to spark curiosity and connect classroom learning to real-world opportunities:
Futures Fair: A Gateway to Career Exploration
On November 18th, students nationwide will tune into the Futures Fair, a free virtual event featuring 25-minute interactive presentations from professionals across industries. Partners like Levi’s, Honda, IBM and Warner Bros. Discovery will share insights into their fields, helping students envision their future careers and understand the skills needed to succeed.
Video: Exploring the World Through STEM Careers
Immersive Learning Experiences
- Engaging tools like Operation Communication and the Career Finder, STEM Careers Coalition helps students explore workplace dynamics and discover career paths aligned with their interests.
- TimePod Adventures uses augmented reality to immerse students in STEM challenges guided by an AI assistant.
- Sandbox empowers students to create and explore immersive 3D environments that bring STEM concepts, historical events, and real-world phenomena to life.
Virtual Field Trips That Inspire
- Beyond the Goal: A Virtual Field Trip to Soccer City USA takes students behind the scenes at Providence Park to explore leadership, teamwork, and engineering through soccer.
- Nothing But Net Force: A Virtual Field Trip with the NBA uses basketball to bring forces and motion to life through real-world STEM applications.
- Careers at Sea and Shore: A Virtual Field Trip to Maritime Manufacturing Centers introduces students to the people and careers behind submarine manufacturing and maritime innovation.
STEM in Action: Classroom Resources
- Safety in Action brings motorsports into the classroom to teach safety and technology through real-world examples.
- TechCareer Circuit: Develop the critical thinking, communication, and decision-making skills students need to thrive in STEM pathways and the modern workforce.
- The Levi’s® Wear Longer Project: Explores clothing repair and reuse while helping students understand resource conservation, waste reduction, and environmental impact.
- Conservation Station explores the energy-water connection and smart city innovations, encouraging students to think sustainably.
- Dig into Mining introduces students to the science, technology, and sustainability behind modern mining through interactive tools and real-world STEM applications.
More Engaging Resources for Exciting STEM Activities
Engineering Dreams
ASME and Discovery Education are partnering to engage K-12 students nationwide in the biggest challenges of today while helping them unlock success tomorrow using the universal key of Engineering. Join us as we teach students to turn passion into an in-demand career in Engineering with standards-aligned resources designed for ALL learners and communities.
DNA Decoded
The Illumina Foundation and Discovery Education partnered to create DNA Decoded, a program that inspires middle and high school students to investigate how DNA is used to solve real-world challenges. Students take on specialized roles and analyze evidence across medicine, conservation, food systems, and technology. Through interactive tasks, including video analysis, decision-making, and data interpretation, they build understanding and reflect on their learning in a structured field journal.
STEM Careers Coalition
Did you know November is Career Development Month? Celebrate National STEM Day and Career Development Month with the STEM Careers Coalition! The STEM Careers Coalition's mission is to empower educators to teach STEM effectively in the classroom, focusing on equity and access to quality education, and building the next generation of solution-seekers at no cost to schools.
What are some ways you show students how STEM skills can lead to life-changing careers? Perhaps you can invite local STEM professionals to give a presentation on their career paths and how they achieved it or ask students to select a famous STEM professional for a report! There are many creative ways to engage students with STEM career paths, starting with the career resources in Discovery Education Experience.
National STEM Day is a reminder of the power of education to transform lives and communities. With these resources, educators can inspire students to dream big, explore boldly, and build the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.
