What is STEM? Wakey, wakey! Make a pendulum Toasty tech! Build a circuit Biotech breakfast Yeast in action Over the airwaves Make a sound booster Out and about Find your location Tap and swipe Make your own stylus The write stuff Investigating ink Super scanners Make your own barcode A cellular world Blocking signals Snack time! Microwave heat map Helping out Be your own hoover! Simple machines Lifting with pulleys Brilliant brushing! Is electric better? Quiz and answers.
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