Digital Kit
We have developed additional digital resources for educators to use in the classroom that connect to the theme of climate, renewables, and sustainability—including podcasts and interactives. They can be accessed online via the links that follow.
Find the Shine
Explore a small community in a future where solar power fuels everything. Learn how solar power works as you look for the last few drops of shine hiding in the environment. Be sure to look around every corner of the community. Help citizens complete projects and replace old technology. Make sure to gather all of the shine to give power to the community.
Find the Shine is a cozy hidden object game. The player can use a mouse to click and drag their way around the environment. They can click and drag many objects in the scene. Placing objects around the environment can help complete tasks and reveal hidden components of the game.
What’s Above Us Video Series
The What’s Above Us Video Series is an engaging resource for learning about the Earth’s atmosphere and the space beyond. Each video explores a different feature of the sky and provides examples of the interconnected systems that exist above us. Most videos also include a visual representation of the topic, like the water cycle, to show how each aspect of the sky above us is formed. This 9-part series is a perfect amalgamation of science and real-world phenomena, explained in a simple, engaging way.
Root & STEM Podcast
The podcast expands on our publication, Root & STEM, and invites subject experts from the issue to share knowledge. The episodes are approximately 15 minutes long and are available on the Ampere website. Some podcasts to explore are The Science Behind Series and The Scientists Who Inspire Series. These and many more are available on all streaming platforms and can be accessed through our website.
Root & STEM App
Filled with the same informative articles, podcasts, and lesson plans as its printed counterpart, the Root & STEM educational app is a free digital resource for K–12 educators and learners of all ages. The app puts the magazine’s STEAM content and curriculum in the palm of your hand. Interactive elements are added regularly. Available for download on the App Store and the Google Play Store.
