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A few weeks ago Ryoko shared a post documenting the Shadow Remix activity that she recently facilitated. This post will provide more information about the light sources we use for our light and shadow ...
Trio of engaging events will explore sustainability and environmental resilience as part of the West Coast’s largest conference dedicated to climate action As a leader in climate education and ...
Shawn Rowe carries out research related to the intersections of everyday and STEM ways of knowing and thinking. With a background in applied linguistics and developmental psychology, his work has ...
Tinkering isn't just for kids—it’s a powerful learning tool for adults too. Engaging in hands-on experimentation allows you to explore STEAM concepts (science, technology, engineering, math) in a ...
Milestone event on Saturday, September 28 will include activities and talks highlighting the contributions of Latinx+ engineers and scientists SAN FRANCISCO (September 11, 2024) – On Saturday, ...
Membership 101 Quick start guide for new members Welcome! We’re so happy you’re here. Your membership helps the Exploratorium do a lot of cool things, from free field trips for kids to dissecting over ...
In 2021, the LEGO Foundation started a community of practice called the LEGO Playful Learning Museum Network (PLMN). A shared commitment to playful learning binds our 22 member institutions together: ...
Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in total darkness for a unique sensory adventure SAN FRANCISCO (July 12, 2023) – The Tactile Dome, the Exploratorium’s iconic and largest interactive exhibit ...
At the Exploratorium booth at this year's Maker Faire, we invited visitors to work together to build five collaborative Rube Goldberg machines over the course of the weekend. On Saturday we set off ...
Tinkering is more than a collection of activities. It is a constructivist approach to learning based on the premise that all learners are competent and capable of making meaning of the world. As such, ...
Guest post written by Nathan Rabinovitch, tinkering resident with the Brazilian Creative Learning Network. Nathan is a researcher and partner of LSITec at POLI-USP's electrical engineering State ...
Ryoko and I had the pleasure of collaborating with the Scratch Education Collaborative, a group of educators from 41 different organizations committed to supporting learners from historically ...