Maker & DIY Science
for kids
Explore 14 trusted maker & diy science resources selected for curious kids, with clear ages, access details, and parent context.
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Science Museum Group Learning Resources
Museum-backed science activities, experiments, objects, and downloadable learning resources for children and educators.
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Ontario Science Centre At Home
Science experiments, family activities, virtual events, and K-12 learning resources from the Ontario Science Centre.
Howtosmile
Free, searchable STEM activities from museums, public media, universities, and educational organisations for families and educators.
Royal Institution Learning
Science shows, experiments, workshops, and educational resources from the Royal Institution.
Science Oxford Centre
A hands-on science centre with an Exploration Zone, woodland, ponds, family days, STEM clubs, and science activities for children.
Sciencenter Science in Your Home
Free at-home science activity guides for young children, elementary learners, families, and caregivers from the Sciencenter.
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre
Interactive science and technology exhibits, workshops, shows, and galleries for children, families, and school groups.
Putnam Museum Science in Action
Interactive science exhibits and engineering challenges exploring motion, energy, magnetism, circuits, gears, and more.
Science World
A Vancouver science centre with hands-on exhibits, live shows, family programs, digital learning, and educator resources.
DOE STEM
U.S. Department of Energy STEM opportunities, activities, and learning resources for students, educators, and families.
Science Buddies
Hands-on science and engineering project ideas, experiment guides, and teacher resources for home and school.
Shoebox Lab
Free hands-on science kits and captioned videos that help children investigate gravity, matter, and motion.
Science Kids
Fun science facts, experiments, projects, games, videos, and quizzes for elementary and middle-grade learners.
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