Open-and-go lessons that inspire kids to love science.

Science curriculum for K—5th grades.

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  • Hands-on — lead students in the doing of science and engineering.
  • Standards-aligned science lessons — Cover core standards in 1-2 hours of science per week.
  • Less prep, more learning — prep in minutes not hours. Captivate your students with short videos and discussion questions.

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I pulled three questions from my jar. Which question do you want to explore next week?

  • Why do beavers build dams?

    -Matteo, 2nd Grade

  • What were the first computers like?

    -Josie, Kindergarten

  • How are magnets made?

    -Chiranjeve, 1st Grade

Why does this rock look like a sponge?

Watch the video to discover the answer and don't forget to vote for next week's question. There are mysteries all around us. Have fun and stay curious!