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Making Math Meaningful

Join ACRES on October 22 at 5:15 pm ET for "Math is Everywhere: Numeracy in Nature," a free, live 45-minute workshop.

Discover how to:

Use natural materials to represent math problems
Find and understand math in nature
Investigate authentic outdoor math problems

Participants will receive resources and activities to use right away.

Learn more: acres@mmsa.org

Register: https://bit.ly/4pgA2rK

STEM Grants Available

Grant applications are open!

DiscoverE's Engineers Week and Girl Day Outreach Grants support volunteers and educators who are sparking curiosity and creativity in the next generation of innovators.

Apply for a $250 - $1,000 grant to fund your event or activity during Engineers Week or Girl Day 2026!

Deadline: November 3, 2025

Learn more and apply here.

YES Curriculum in Action: Classroom Stories & Tips from Real Educators

Want real-world advice on implementing YES engineering units? Join YES for a fast-paced, story-rich webinar with classroom educators who've run YES in their schools. They'll share which units they chose, how they prepped and organized materials, what facilitation moves kept students engaged, and the impact they saw in student collaboration, confidence, and problem-solving.

Date: October 28, 2025

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET / 4:00 - 5:00 PM PT

Facilitator: Museum of Science Boston

Register here

STEM Next's Community in Nature Prize Challenge

The Challenge is ON!

Afterschool programs are encouraged to join STEM Next's Community in Nature Prize Challenge. The challenge helps youth lead hands-on projects that improve the environment and build STEM skills.

Programs across the country can win up to $3,500 by guiding youth to identify a local issue in nature, create an action plan, and take action for positive change.

Prizes for Programs

4 First Prize Winners: $3,500
6 Second Prize Winners: $1,500

Final project plans are due on November 25, 2025. Winners will be announced in December.

Learn more and share with your networks here.

NASA PLANETS Curriculum Units Grades 3 - 8

NASA PLANETS Curriculum Units for grades 3-8 are now available for free. PLANETS (Planetary Learning that Advances the Nexus of Engineering, Technology, and Science) provides STEM learning resources with a focus on NASA planetary science and engineering.

Educators and youth can explore units on Space Hazards for grades 3-5, and Water in Extreme Environments and Remote Sensing for grades 6-8.

Check out the free curriculum here.

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