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Tinkering at Home

Tinkering is an active, hands-on approach to learning about the world. Try this collection of prompts for tinkering at home using everyday materials and accessible tools to explore and create.

Full-Spectrum Science

Learn about the exciting and beautiful physics of the natural world, from the structure of time to the inner workings of fireworks, in the series Full-Spectrum Science with Ron Hipschman.

Storytime Science for Kids

Join us for Storytime Science—a storybook read aloud followed by a simple related activity geared toward very young children.

Hungry for Science

Hungry for Science is a video series that explores the science behind tips and tricks in the kitchen.

Keep students inspired, connected, and supported with science resources and activities that leverage everyday experiences and real-world phenomena—everything you need to support science learning from home.