14 Ways to Celebrate National STEM Day with National Geographic Activities, Products

Jennifer Chalifoux

by , Senior Specialist, Communications

National STEM Day is today! 

With an amazing selection of science kits by Blue Marble, toy veterinarian care kits from Just Play, plus titles and online activities from National Geographic Kids, you’re sure to inspire the little explorer in your life no matter how you choose to celebrate the day.

First, check out a science kit that truly inspires. With a total of 45 experiments, the National Geographic Mega Science Series Stunning Science Chemistry Set allows you to build and erupt a model volcano, launch a toy rocket, create a replica of a geyser, and so much more — all with easy-to-follow instructions. Your little explorer will learn the scientific process, and how to safely conduct a science experiment at home. They can even go back in time and dig up prehistoric fossils with the National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit. Perfect for any future paleontologist, this kit includes genuine dinosaur fossils and shark teeth, plus a 16-page learning guide that illustrates how fossils are formed, while also helping identify each of the 15 fossils.

To celebrate National STEM Day, these Blue Marble kits, the National Geographic Platinum Rock Tumbling Kit, the National Geographic Mega Science Advent Calendar, and more are available on Amazon at a discounted price for a limited time!

If you have a child interested in becoming a veterinarian, look no further! Just Play has two adorable ways to take a closer look at animal health. The National Geographic Otter Care & Nurture Set includes an interactive sea otter plush, travel bag, and everything your aspiring vet needs for on-the-go care. The National Geographic Chimp Veterinarian Kit features an interactive chimp plush, a travel bag, play vet care tools, and a toy banana snack for the patient. Both super soft plush animals are stuffed with recycled material, and each kit also contains a sticker sheet to keep the fun going.

National Geographic Kids offers a wide variety of STEM books for the explorer in everyone. The Dinosaur Atlas is packed with all things related to dinosaurs from illustrations to information about fossils, pairing perfectly with the Mega Fossil Dig Kit. A true atlas, the book features maps of the world when dinosaurs lived – from the map experts at National Geographic! For kids who love construction, toy trucks, and building, Break Down explores how things break down — whether they crack, explode, crumble, or shatter, this book explains it all. 1,000 Facts About Space is just that: 1,000 “out of this world” facts about space to keep explorers engaged beyond our blue planet!

That’s not all! National Geographic Kids has a ton of STEM-focused books including It’s a Numbers Game! FootballUltimate Book of the Future: Incredible, Ingenious, and Totally Real Tech that will Change Life as You Know It, and more.

National Geographic Kids site

In STEM, T is for technology! National Geographic Kids offers an outstanding selection of free science experiments, videos, articles, and more on its Science Lab and Future Tech online hubs. Children can play games and explore content about the topics they love most. Users can also get a sneak peek at issues of National Geographic Kids Magazine. Use #NatGeo to share your favorite National Geographic products this National STEM Day!