With everybody staying indoors without much to do,many resources have been put online to help relieve boredom. These resources are easily accessible and can pertain to a variety of topics. Of course, there are also a lot of online resources that have engaging projects, articles, and even courses related to STEM. We have compiled a short list of such websites but there are of course many more so go, explore, and have fun!
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We have written an article on this before but it is a great introduction to people who want to get a better understanding of programming
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This website offers enjoyable computer science courses for free. There are different courses that are geared towards different people with different backgrounds so whether you are in kindergarten or high school, it will be an educational experience. There are even courses for APs that will definitely help future test takers.
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Whether it’s printing prosthetic or 3D-printed face masks, 3D printing has been helping the world and in the process, caught the attention of many. Tinkercad is great web-based software that lets users design 3D models and also make them a reality if they have access to a 3D printer or are willing to pay for a 3D printing service. It is easy to use so even new users will get the hang of it really quickly and can also be an introduction to computer aided design. They also have many project ideas and articles on their blog so be sure to check it out.
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Perot Museum’s website has a lot of links and articles on projects that can be done at home. Their projects have great variety so anyone can find one suitable for their age. This is a great choice for nature lovers but also anyone who likes science.
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This website isn’t really a STEM related website but it generates ideas of things to do and is a great way to be semi productive in the face of boredom. It gives you suggestions to create something new and fun. You can draw out you ideas, build them with available materials, or even use Tinkercad to design them.
