Activities
SKIM has a wide array of activities and lessons to engage students with STEM. See below for examples of what we have to offer.
*IMPORTANT NOTICE*: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we currently only offer online experiences. The subjects below have been updated to reflect the online activities and lessons available during this time.
Some of Our Previous Online Webinars
The Age of Dinosaurs (11/18/20)
Learning about dinosaurs with real fossils
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National Fossil Day Celebration (10/14/20)
Celebrating paleontology throughout Earth's history with real fossils!
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Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology (7/11/20 - 8/1/20)
Covering the respiratory, digestive, cardiovascular, and immune systems
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Biology During Middle and High School (6/21/20)
Learning about what to expect with school biology with over 75 participants!
Fantastic Fossils
Millions of years ago, the same Earth we live on was much different with a world buzzing with bizarre creatures. For many, what comes to mind is the endless struggle of survival between dinosaurs big and small. However, the prehistoric chapter in the history of Earth is filled with much more than just dinosaurs. Participate in Fantastic Fossils to be exposed to a myriad of fossils ranging from remarkably preserved ferns from the Carboniferous to a defensive spike of a Pachycephalosaurus. Learn about the stories of each of the fossils presented and the importance of paleontology in current times.
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Recommended Grades: All
Check out this channel for awesome videos on fossils and paleontology!
Paleostoric: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB1pU5NiInTNWZTxwIiFxqw/featured
Beautiful Biology
Biology can be thought of as the study of life. While much of what is studied in biology may be viewed as trivial, such information grants access to see a complex world where biological systems allow life to function in every aspect. The processes that govern life can be truly beautiful, such as the interactions in an ecosystem that ensure balance or the communication between cells during intersystem responses. With each Beautiful Biology session, a different topic will be explored to unlock what biology has to offer. These sessions will be particularly helpful for those who will be learning biology in middle school or high school. An advanced version will also be offered for those interested in taking AP Biology or competing in the USABO.
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Recommended Grades for Beautiful Biology: 6th-8th
Recommended Grades for Advanced Beautiful Biology: 9th-12th
Cool Chemistry
Chemistry is often thought of as just elements, reactions, and molecules, but it is much more than that. Through chemistry, almost all substance interactions and events around us can be explained, such as why certain materials behave in a particular manner. Each Cool Chemistry session will focus on a different topic to ensure the breadth of chemistry is covered in a whole. These sessions will be particularly helpful for those who will be learning chemistry in middle or high school. An advanced version will also be offered for those interested in taking AP Chemistry or competing in the USNCO.
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Recommended Grades for Cool Chemistry: 6th-8th
Recommended Grades for Advanced Cool Chemistry: 9th-12th
Marvelous Math
Math can be seen in almost any field of study, especially with regards to science. Even with such disciplines as biology that requires a deep understanding of many theories, an application of math is vital in understanding important relationships or systems. A good foundation in math will prove beneficial in the long run when faced with certain harder to understand concepts in the sciences. Each Marvelous Math session will cover a different topic and be geared towards different audiences depending on the level of difficulty, ranging from 1st grade math to AP Calculus AB.
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Recommended Grades for Marvelous Math: 1st-12th (depends on level of difficulty covered)
