STEM

Build your own kaleidoscope with this kit, featuring pre-cut parts and decorative materials. Explore optics and light while creating vibrant, ever-changing patterns.

Features:

• Includes pre-cut parts such as mirrors, tubes, and end caps for assembling the kaleidoscope
• Decorative materials like colored beads and glitter for creating vibrant visual effects
• Comes with instructions for step-by-step assembly and understanding of how the kaleidoscope works
• Provides a hands-on learning experience about optics and light
• Suitable for ages 8 and up, combining fun with educational value.

Explore light and optics with the Melissa & Doug Innovation Academy Animation Scope. Design a device that spins to create mesmerizing animations and optical illusions, while learning about the science behind moving pictures.

Features:

• Includes all necessary materials and hardware to build the animation device, including a screwdriver and instruction booklet.
• Features 4 animation strips, 4 animation wheels, 4 illusion disks, and 2 sticker sheets for customization.
• Provides hands-on exploration of light, optics, and the principles of animation.
• Encourages STEM learning through open-ended experimentation and creative play.
• A portion of sales supports The Whitney Workshop, blending art, science, and invention.

Build and illuminate a working model of the sun, earth, and moon with the Melissa & Doug Innovation Academy Planetary Orbiter. Explore astronomy, lunar phases, and seasonal changes with this engaging STEM project.

Features:

• Includes materials and hardware for building, screwdriver, instruction booklet, and collectible Innovation Academy seal
• Requires 2 AA batteries (not included)
• Teaches astronomy, lunar phases, and seasonal changes
• Encourages hands-on exploration and experimentation
• Portion of sales supports The Whitney Workshop, blending art, science, and invention
• Suitable for ages 8 to 12.

Build and program a basic robot with this interactive kit. Learn fundamental STEM concepts and robotics through hands-on activities and programming.

Features:

• Includes robot components such as motors, sensors, and a chassis for assembly
• Provides programming instructions and a beginner-friendly interface to teach kids how to control the robot
• Comes with educational materials on robotics, basic programming concepts, and robot functionality
• Offers a hands-on learning experience in robotics and coding
• Suitable for ages 8 and up, combining fun with fundamental STEM education.

Introduce children to solar energy and renewable resources with this engaging kit. Build various solar-powered models and learn about sustainable technology through hands-on projects.

Features:

• Includes a small solar panel that converts sunlight into electrical energy
• Provides components and materials to create solar-powered models, such as cars, fans, or lights
• Comes with an instructional guide for assembling projects and understanding solar energy principles
• Engages children in interactive science experiments to learn about renewable energy and sustainability
• Suitable for ages 8 and up, offering a creative introduction to environmental science and technology.