These STEAM Kits were made available through the generous donation of the Friends of the State Library, Archives, and Museum.
Through the NASA@ My Library project, NASA, library staff, and our partners will increase and enhance NASA STEAM learning opportunities for library patrons. Alaska State Library has two kits: Sun-Earth-Moon Connections and Be a NASA Detective: Expanding Your Senses.
Solar Eclipse Activities for Libraries (SEAL) program, provide safe solar viewing glasses, solar science facilitation kit to libraries, and the SEAL team also developed a wide suite of activities, handouts, and resources for informal educators.
Libraries are uniquely situated to provide several inroads to STEAM learning. Libraries offer people of all ages and backgrounds mentor-led learning opportunities that spark curiosity and build interest in STEM subjects.
In order to support the libraries of Alaska in providing STEAM opportunities for their communities the state library has three STEAM kits available as well as two NASA @ My Library kits and a SEAL Kit for a three week period. Kits will go out on a first come, first serve basis and will stay at said library for up to three weeks. Institutions are responsible for return shipping. If interested, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page. Questions, email Nadine!
Cubelets Motivated Makers Pack is a great introduction to computational thinking. Computational thinking is a fancy term for the way computer scientists solve problems. It helps break down complex problems and find repeatable solutions. Cubelets make the principles of programming easy to learn and practice. Inside of each block is a part of a program – as you build your robot you build the code that controls its behavior. It’s hands-on coding!
Ozobot's Evo Classroom Kit, creates engaging, hands-on STEM learning, particularly in coding and critical thinking, and can be easily integrated into existing programs or as their own focused program. There is clear evidence of their effectiveness in boosting patron engagement and understanding through interactive activities and challenges.
Snap Circuits have been endorsed by educators globally as they use its curriculum-rich, full-color manuals to teach kids basic concepts in a fun and exciting way. Snap Circuits is used in schools, libraries, museums, afterschool and homeschool programs; STEAM and Maker programs, and at home. Educators also applaud Snap Circuits because it reinforces other important skills, such as small motor skills and reading.
