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Invisible Ink Experiment For Kids
Kids get overjoyed at the idea of sending secret messages to one another. All you have to do is mention the words "invisible ink," and you can be sure your students will pay attention. Your little learners may not realize is that the famous invisible ink experiment is...
Tips to Encourage a School STEM Program
Does it seem like every school except yours has a STEM program in place? STEM programs are popular, and teachers, administrators and parent volunteers want to implement them. Many want to bring the value of STEM learning to their K-12 students but haven't figured out...
Science Behind Winter Weather: For Kids
Weather conditions like snow storms and frost on window panes can seem downright magical. But winter weather has its basis in science, not fantasy. Kids appreciate understanding more about the science behind snow and other wintry phenomena. Below are some tips to get...
2 Fun Ice-Melting Experiments for Kids
What makes ice melt? Investigate this question with these fun ice-melting experiments for kids! Challenge your kids or class to make predictions, melt ice as fast as possible, record their findings and apply what they learned to real-life examples like the melting of...
Teaching Students About Layers of the Earth with Playdough
Children are always curious about learning new things and have a natural fascination with scientific concepts — like why the sky is blue or why it rains. Feeding their curiosity is a great way to shape how they see the world. You can teach children about concepts such...
How to Teach Kids About Renewable Energy
Kids are destined to inherit the world one day, so it's important to get them invested in protecting and preserving our planet. Teaching your students about renewable energy can help them develop curiosity and interest in the natural world they will carry into...
Guide to Funding a School STEM Program
Educators want to make a difference with STEM programs, but sometimes schools don't provide enough funding for lab equipment, technology or even textbooks. Fortunately, there are plenty of creative ways to get funding for your specific program or idea. How to Get STEM...
Activities to Teach Children About Hurricanes
Hurricanes are storms that can have winds up to 200 mph and last a week, in part because they get energy by passing over warm waters in the ocean. Hurricanes move in circles around the “eye” of the storm. Once they make landfall, hurricanes can be life-threatening and...
Fun Ways to Teach Kids About the Solar System
Even though we can't bring our classrooms to space — yet! — why not bring space to the classroom? Teaching kids about the solar system encourages curiosity, exploration and, of course, an appreciation for science. With our Science Explorers solar system activities for...
Our Philosophy: If it’s not fun, we’re not doing it!
Whether it’s an after-school club or summer STEM camp, Science Explorers can make science cool and exciting through our interactive, hands-on format.