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Understand the fundamental science principles that guide sustainable living practices and foster the knowledge of our interconnectedness with the natural world with STEM lessons and nature activities to strengthen the critical thinking skills of your learners, making connections to real-world events and incorporating key aspects of sustainability science.
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Fizzy Egg Dyeing: A Colorful Chemistry Experiment for Kids!
Spring is in the air, and that means it’s time to break out the eggs, the food coloring, and—of course—a little science! If you’re looking for a fresh spin on egg dyeing this year, I’ve got just the thing: fizzy egg dyeing using baking soda, food coloring, and vinegar. Not only is this activity ridiculously fun (who…
Do you want to introduce kids to sustainability concepts but not sure where to begin?
Let me help you! My name is Jessica Purcell and I am the founder of Thoughtfully Sustainable. I am a biologist, science educator and mom of 2 that teaches learners of all ages about science and sustainability.
Thoughtfully Sustainable is a platform used to create hands-on sustainability science lessons, nature investigations and STEAM activities to be done in the classroom, virtually or at home to foster critical thinking skills and a love of the natural world.
My mission is to make the science behind sustainability and the wonders of the natural world accessible to everyone.
A STEM Teacher’s Honest Review of the Finch Robot
Are you searching for a way to make coding come alive for your students? Meet the Finch Robot by Birdbrain Technologies! Designed to engage kids in grades K-8, this versatile little bot is perfect for classrooms or at-home learning. Let’s dive into what makes Finch such a fantastic tool for teaching and learning. This post contains affiliate…
10 Simple STEM Challenges for Families: Reuse Holiday Packaging
The holiday season leaves us with plenty of wrapping paper scraps, empty boxes, and leftover ribbons—so why not turn them into a family STEM adventure? These simple challenges are perfect for keeping kids (and adults) entertained over the holiday break while teaching sustainability and problem-solving skills. Bonus: You’re reducing waste and having fun at the…
How to Make an Easy DIY New Year’s Eve Piñata
Looking for a simple and inexpensive way to ring in the New Year? Make your own New Year’s Eve piñata out of wrapping paper and packaging from the holiday season! I’ve also included three free piñata filler ideas to save money and reduce waste. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the coming of a new…