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Engineering STEM
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Explore 11 trusted engineering stem resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.

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Screenshot of micro:bit
91/100 · ages 8–16

micro:bit

A creative physical-computing platform with block coding, Python, classroom projects, guides, videos, and teacher courses.

WebsiteBlock codingMicrocontrollers
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KidsSTOP

An early-years science centre with more than 20 interactive exhibits about flight, space, the human body, and everyday science.

WebsitePhysical placeEarly learningEngineering
0-8 · Paid89
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MIT Museum Learning Lab

Hands-on science and engineering activities using microscopy, imaging, and real museum demonstrations.

WebsiteEngineeringExperiments
10-18 · Paid with free information89
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JPL Education

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory STEM resources, lessons, projects, videos, and activities for K-12 learners and educators.

WebsiteDownloadableAstronomyEngineering
5–18 · Free92
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NASA JPL K-12 Educator Resources

A searchable NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory library of K-12 lessons, projects, videos, collections, and teachable moments.

WebsiteDownloadableLesson plansSTEM
5–18 · Free91
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Sick Science!

Hands-on science experiments and STEM ideas from Steve Spangler for families, educators, and science enthusiasts.

YouTube channelWebsiteChemistryExperiments
7–16 · Free with paid options91
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Tinkercad

A free browser-based Autodesk app for 3D design, electronics, and coding with hands-on projects and classroom curriculum.

Website3D designBlock coding
8–18 · Free91
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FIRST LEGO League

A guided robotics and STEM program where children build, code, collaborate, and solve real-world challenges.

WebsiteDownloadableCreative codingEducational games
5–16 · Paid with free information90
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Discovery Cube

Hands-on science museums in Southern California with exhibits, field trips, free online activities, STEM events, and family learning.

WebsitePhysical placeEngineeringFamily activities
3–14 · Paid88
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NASA JPL Education Overview

An official overview of NASA JPL’s education mission, audiences, K-12 content, STEM resources, and family-facing space learning.

WebsiteFamily learningSTEM
8–18 · Free88
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Science Max

Big, energetic science experiments and explanations from the official Scholastic Science Max channel.

YouTube channelEngineeringExperiments
6–14 · Free88
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