Build a DIY Jack-in-the-Box with kids. A fun STEAM engineering project that teaches Newton's Laws, stored energy, and more.

Kids love making paper airplanes, but often the results are a little less exciting than they would like. Today we are going to explore how to power up those paper airplanes so they fly far and fast.

Reaction time is how long it takes for you to respond to something after you see it, hear a tap, or feel it. It’s like when you play a game of tag and you need to move quickly to avoid being tagged by ...

Get ready to build, test, and play your very own homemade musical instrument. This DIY Xylophone STEM project lets kids explore the science of sound by creating music with vibrating copper pipes. It ...

We have all heard sound, but has anyone ever seen it? Sound is all around us, but we rarely stop to think about what it really is. Every time you speak, play an instrument, clap your hands, or hear ...

Have you ever wanted a hands-on way to demonstrate electromagnetism without complex equipment or expensive kits? This simple electromagnetic train project is a high-impact STEM activity that allows ...

We spend our lives walking beneath the sky. It seems idyllic, sometimes ominous, but always somehow beautiful. It’s easy to forget that the sky isn’t just a pretty thing to look at, it is actually an ...

The pool noodle periscope is a fun way for kids to explore reflections and to learn a bit about math, measurements and angles. Decorate your periscope to add some art to your project! This simple ...

Summer is coming up quick. It is time to put on your camp planner hat and think about what the kids love most: fun. As parents and educators, we want to prevent the summer slide and keep kids learning ...

Who knew a little sunshine and a kitchen spice could create such a magical science experiment? Sun printing with turmeric blends art and chemistry in one beautiful hands-on activity that students will ...

Maps may tell us how to get from point A to point B, but they can also spark imagination, sharpen minds, and open up a world of discovery. In this hands-on mapping project, students become real-world ...