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Earth School is taking students on a month of daily adventures – or Quests – that will help them understand and celebrate our natural world, while learning about how dependent we are on our planet. Now more than ever, we need to protect, nurture and care for Earth – so join Earth School to learn something amazing every weekday between Earth Day (April 22nd) and World Environment Day (June 5th).

Exploring how Imagineers at Disney World use STEM concepts to create magic experiences for park guests.

Introduce kids to archaeology by excavating the chocolate chips or candies out of a cookie.

 In this experiment, we will be able to “mummify” an apple! Observe the process of desiccation and see how mummification changes the way things break down!

Create your own ocean biome with this sensory bottle made with objects you may have around the house.

Ever wonder how your hand works? Movements of the hand are mostly started by muscles in the forearm. For today we are going to focus on the flexor tendons that allow you to grip and grab.

The laws of motion are all around us! Newton’s first law of motion states that an object in motion will stay in motion, unless acted upon by another force.

Making is a part of our everyday life, especially now. We are constantly taking this and tweaking them to work for our needs. This week students will learn about the process of making, and how following the Engineering Design Process will lead them through the thought process of a maker mindset.

In Maker Mindset, your student(s) will learn more about the Engineering Design Process, perseverance, and prototyping through daily lessons, including hands-on activities, design challenges, and digital resources. See the appropriate grade-bands and topics below to get started!

Find a wealth of resources and information aimed at helping educators bring genetics, bioscience and health alive in the classroom. 

An online copy of the 21st edition of Henry T. Brown’s “507 Mechanical Movements”, first published in 1868. Some of the illustrations have been animated to show exactly how the different mechanisms moved ranging from a simple pully to piston engines.