The NISE Network’s educational materials are designed to explore current STEM with a wide range of public audiences in informal learning settings.
Educational Resources for Public Audiences
Short activities are brief hands-on experiences lasting less than 15 minutes for small groups of people. They are often presented at a table, cart, or demonstration space in a variety of settings such as a museum exhibit gallery, classroom, or other public or group setting. Multiple short activities can be combined to form a longer activity.
Long activities include workshops, labs, and lessons for student and public groups. They are typically presented in a dedicated classroom or lab space. Length of time can vary from 45 minutes for an elementary field trip or classroom program to several hours or days for labs, summer camps, and other program formats.
Kits are a collection of STEM engagement materials and related professional resources focused on a specific topic. Kit elements are designed to complement and reinforce each other. NISE Network kits typically emphasize hands-on, social learning among members of the public, educators, and STEM professionals.
Games for STEM learning provide fun motivating challenges and foster positive social interactions. They include card games, board games, collaborative group challenges, and interactive media.
Educational videos include standalone films as well as short audiovisual clips that can be incorporated into public educational experiences.
A compilation of citizen science and community science resources; these community projects enable people from all walks of life to participate in and advance scientific research.
Theater and Stage Presentations
Public programs are delivered by an educator, actor, or STEM professional and may incorporate stage presentations, scripted science theater performances, demonstrations, interactive games. These programs typically last up to 20 minutes and are held in a dedicated auditorium or seating area for small or large audiences.
Curated collections of hands-on activities and resources by themes and STEM topics.
