Our educational science workshops for grades K-5 are designed to inspire curiosity and critical thinking. Each activity is aligned with North Dakota Science Standards and encourages students to explore concepts like growth, matter, engineering, coding, and more. Our STEM Educators provide everything necessary for the experience, including all materials, set up, and facilitation. They also offer professional development to teachers to help bring new hands-on learning opportunities into the classroom. These workshops are designed to empower educators while engaging students in meaningful, interactive science education.
Custom Workshops
Have a specific need for a workshop that you don’t see on this list? Let us know! We create custom workshops for individual needs and make sure they align to standards, are hands-on, and highly interactive.
The kids loved the hands-on! – Valley Edinburg Teacher
Available Workshops for Grades K-5
How Does It Grow?
Growing Plants
Students will explore the needs of living things and create their own window greenhouse for a seed to learn about plant growth.
Grades: K, 1
Length: 45 min
ND Science Standards: K-PS3-1; K-LS1-1; 1-LS1-1
What’s the Matter?
Exploring the Properties of Matter
Students will investigate solids, measure liquids, and observe gases that fizz and bubble.
Grades: K, 1, 2
Length: 45 min
ND Science Standards: 2-PS1-1, 2, 4
Be a Space Scientist
Astronomical Exploration
Students will “become” a planet and learn about its rotation to learn why we have day and night and will build a solar system that they can keep in their pocket.
Grades: 1, 2
Length: 45 min
ND Science Standards: 1-PS4-2, 1-ESS1-1
Magnificent Magnets
Exploring Magnetism
From refrigerators to roller coasters, magnets are everywhere! Students will explore how magnets interact, create a flying kite, and create a marble maze.
Grades: 1, 2, 3
Length: 60 min
ND Science Standards: 3-PS2-3, 3-PS2-4
Finch Robots and Coding
Learning the Basics of Coding
Using Finch robots, students will learn how to program robots to follow lines and perform tasks, progressing through different concepts depending on age and skill level.
Grades: 2 & Up
Length: 60 min
ND Science Standards: 4-PS4-3 / ND Computer Science & Cybersecurity Standards: ES.DD.1
LittleBits and Electricity
Exploring Electricity and Circuits
Students will learn about electricity and how electrons flow while exploring the basics of circuitry with LittleBits electronic building blocks.
Grades: 3 & Up
Length: 60 min
ND Science Standards: 4-PS3-2, 4-PS3-4
Bucket Towers
Collaborative Engineering
Students will design and test a freestanding tower that can hold the most weight before collapsing. This activity teaches 3D shapes, variables, and construction engineering.
Grades: 3 & Up
Length: 60 min
ND Science Standards: 3-ET1-1, 3; 4-ET1-3; 5-ET1-3
Dissection (Owl Pellets)
Exploring Predator-Prey Relationships
Students will dissect owl pellets to identify content and learn about predator-prey relationships and the food cycle. Non-refundable materials fee of $50 and 4 weeks advanced booking required.
Grades: 4 & Up
Length: 45 min
ND Science Standards: 4-LS1-1, 5-LS-2-1
Forensics
Case of the Missing Diamond Maker
Students will work as forensic investigators, using scientific techniques, such as fingerprints and chromatography, to analyze evidence at a crime scene.
Grades: 4 & Up
Length: 60 min
ND Science Standards: 4-LS1-1; 5PS1-2, 3