Build a DIY rubber band instrument and explore sound, vibration, and pitch in this hands-on STEM activity for kids ages 6–12.

Summer is winding down, and the trees are putting on a show — yellows, oranges, reds, and browns popping up everywhere before the leaves finally let go. It’s the perfect time to head outside with a ...

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 ...

Have you ever looked at a picture that seemed to move when you walked past it? That’s called a reverse perspective illusion! An optical illusion is something that tricks your brain into seeing an ...

I was sitting in my dining room the other day and noticed the shadow that my light fixture was casting into the corner. It was HUGE. I couldn’t help but go back to being a kid playing with a ...

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 ...

If you want a project that gets kids building, testing, laughing, and then immediately wanting to try again, this is it. A DIY Jack-in-the-Box is the perfect mix of craft and engineering. It looks ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bring bold creativity into your classroom with this hands-on STEAM project that turns Picasso’s imaginative spirit into an unforgettable learning experience. In this lesson, students explore Cubism ...