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Humans use tools constantly to make our lives easier, but did you know that many of our inventions and innovations were actually inspired by animals? Get inspired by some of the unique ways that animals have adapted to hunt and gather in their environments. Then take your inspiration to invent a simple machine to help you dig like a coyote or hold onto a slippery fish like an eagle or gather nuts like a chipmunk.
SIGN UPGet ready to twist your mind and challenge your perception this April Fools' Day with our exciting STEM event! Your kids will explore the fascinating world of optical illusions and create their very own tricks to boggle the eye. From thaumatropes to spinning wheels, we've got it all covered! It's a hands-on experience that's sure to leave you and your little ones amazed and wanting more
SIGN UPCalling all curious minds and budding engineers! It's time to put your STEM skills to the test with our egg-citing hands-on event! Join us as we challenge you to engineer the ultimate protective packaging for your fragile egg and see if it can survive a drop from a heart-stopping height of 5-10ft! But wait, there's more! If your egg doesn't quite make it, don't worry! We've got the MegaCyborg "Talon" on hand to help you grab a lucky egg for a fantastic prize. And for those who really want to take their engineering skills to the next level, we've got a giant fake egg with a Databot inside, just waiting to be tested for impact.
SIGN UPHey there, eco-conscious families! Are you ready to celebrate Earth Day in style? Join us for an out-of-this-world STEM event that's all about our favorite planet! We've got a whole bunch of exciting activities planned, designed to help your kids learn about the environment, sustainability, and what we can all do to help protect the Earth. So, whether you're looking to teach your kids about the importance of recycling, or just want to have some fun with Earth-related activities, this is the event for you! It's a great opportunity to bond as a family, learn something new, and most importantly, show our beautiful planet some love.
SIGN UPAttention, all aspiring Jedi Knights and Padawans! Are you ready to celebrate Star Wars Day in style? Join us for a STEM-powered event that's sure to blow your mind - and your lightsaber! We've got an action-packed day of Star Wars-themed activities planned, designed to help your kids learn about the science and technology behind the iconic franchise. We'll be making our very own lightsabers, complete with LED lights, so your little ones can channel their inner Jedi and take on the Dark Side.
SIGN UPAt this My Adult and Me session, tots and their favorite adult will meet our robot friend, KUBO, and explore simple coding concepts. KUBO will show off his town to his new friends.
The My Adult and Me for Tots is recommended for ages 3-5. Adult participation is required as you and your tots will be working as a team to explore different STEM topics.
Use STEM to show your special Valentine how much you love them. Join Owlbert in this heart-felt Makerspace Pop-In to create light-up Valentines and personalized laser-cut presents for your special someone. Bad Valentine's puns are guaranteed!
Celebrate National Engineering week with an engineering challenge. Using Strawbees build a bridge strong enough to connect two tables AND hold Owlbert and all his friends!
You're cordially invited to celebrate Dr. Seuss's Birthday! Tots and their favorite adults will celebrate by reading some Dr. Seuss classics and exploring a Seuss-tastic STEM Lab of activities! Explore color mixing, set up your own mini-garden, and wipe up a batch of Oobleck! The My Adult and Me for Tots is recommended for ages 3-5. Adult participation is required as you and your tots will work as a team to explore different STEM topics.
Ahoy Mateys! It's time to hoist anchor and set sail in your car! Yep, that's right, your car!" Join Captain Owlbert aboard the S.S. STEMfinity to build your own energy efficient sail car. Then, challenge yourself with redesigning your car to go faster or farther or even to carry some treasures! It's smoothing sailing ahead for our buccaneer engineers!
Join Sir Owlbert the Wise in building your own castle. Your castle will need to be strongly fortified to defend against dragons and invading knights. Creativity, towers, and moats are encouraged.
Come stop by booth #106 at Spring CUE 2023 for the ultimate educator experience! Be inspired, connect with fellow educators, and learn about the latest ideas in teaching and learning and the best educational technology for your classroom! #SpringCUE | #WeAreCUE
Did you know that March 20th is Very Hungry Caterpillar Day? We will celebrate this beloved classic by Eric Carle with a reading of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, followed by creating our own light-up caterpillars out of dough.
Prepare for sunshine and soul shine at NAA 2023! This is the ultimate charging station—powering human connections, inspired learning, and meaningful recognition for Afterschool and Out of School Time professionals. #Afterschooltoday