Activities At Home
Things to make, Questions to research, Videos to explore
Activities
Flexagon Fun
Create a flexagon! You may wonder what a flexagon is but it is exactly what it sounds like. It is a hexagon that is used to put whatever you want inside and outside the flaps. It’s a fun way to play games with friends and family!
Gardening
While seemingly difficult, anyone can garden! With these simple steps, you too can learn how to grow a fruit or vegetable that anyone can enjoy.
DIY Hand Sanitizer
Stay safe during the pandemic and even outside it! Learn how to stay safe while having fun at the same time. With only needing simple ingredients, creating hand sanitizer is something anyone can do while providing the necessary protection needed.
Must-see space movies selected by SpaceNews magazine
Use this link to see some top picked titles celebrating space, and frontier exploration- the list includes some fan favorites like “Hidden Figures”, “Arrival”, and “The Right Stuff”.
NASA-SPACEX - Demo2 Mission
Learn about the Demo2 Mission and the people who helped made it possible
Apollo 13 Activities
Watching a video about Apollo 13 doesn’t have to be just it. These Apollo 13 Activities help you learn more about Apollo 13 while having fun!
Ansco in Space - as told by Phil Mikoda to Canadian TV - 1962
Watching a video about Apollo 13 doesn’t have to be just it. These Apollo 13 Activities help you learn more about Apollo 13 while having fun!
Code Your Own Video Games
Ever wondered how you can make your favorite video games? You found the right activity! In this activity, learn how to code while creating your own video game.
Gain skills to join in the 2020 Congressional App Challenge
Get your competitive game on with the 2020 Congressional App Challenge! As it sounds like, compete to the top by performing through numerous STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) activities.
Space music performed on TechWorks!
Listen to classics on an altered piano able like MoonGlow and You are My Sunshine. See how TechWorks innovates on pianos!
DIY Galaxy Slime
Make your own slime but with a twist! Instead of creating plain slimes, why not make it pretty by turning them into galaxies? With only simple ingredients such as glue, glitter, and contact solution, galaxy slime is the perfect slime to make!
Producing Oobleck move with sound
Oobleck is a non-newtonian fluid made with just cornstarch and water- watch it move like a liquid- before becoming solid on impact! With this activity you can dance to your favorite song along with Oobleck and see it move with soundwaves!
Make your own Crystal Sun Catchers
Fun and easy science experiment with simple household items to see the manifestation of light and rainbows. Grab a parent, and some epsom salts to start growing your own crystal garden!
Earth Day Activities
Everyday is Earth Day! Enjoy these Earth Activities as they help you learn about the Earth we live on while having fun!
Zoom Backgrounds
Use these images for your Zoom background!