A new study finds that when people engage in participatory science activities that involve awe-inspiring natural phenomena, ...

This Thursday, October 24, we’re showcasing the 25th year of Lights On Afterschool to shine a light on the need for high-quality, hands-on afterschool STEM programs for all children. Together, we can ...

Participation in science-related activities serves as another source for informing the public. The past two decades have seen a resurgence in direct public engagement with science – especially through ...

This article was updated on April 3, 4:21 p.m. Schools worldwide have closed in response to COVID-19, leaving parents and caregivers scrambling to find daily activities for their children. Today ...

Introduction Turn a pile of trash into a toy car—and watch it go! In this activity you will learn some physics concepts and use recycled materials to build a toy car that is propelled by a balloon.

April brings us Citizen Science Month and Earth Day—that means it’s the perfect time to get outside, explore nature, and even help real scientists with their research! You don’t need to be an expert, ...

Poems, stories, and science activities capture children’s imagination and curiosity as they explore the science in the world around them. Each letter of the alphabet features a cartoon creature, a ...

Test your science knowledge by taking the interactive quiz. The short quiz tests your knowledge of questions recently asked in a national poll. After completing the quiz, you can compare your score ...