Best hands-on science classes available in Chicago and Seattle are in our STEM Labs and Field Trips at KSL

Foundations are like the roots of a building! They help our houses and towers stand tall and strong in the face of wind, storms, and other environmental factors.

• By investigating the materials that foundations can be made of, like layers of concrete, rocks, or sand, kids are building real-world connections that the buildings we see all around us also have a part of their structure below ground.

• Kids are experimenting with factors that can affect the strength of a building’s foundation, such as how deep into the Earth the building goes, or the composition of the soil where we’re trying to build!

• Beyond seeing that foundations going down into the Earth help to make our buildings safe, kids are exploring what happens when we create additional design elements that real engineers use, such as pilings, which are sturdy posts that drive deep into the ground.

Science classes near me can improve persistence and grit in solving problems, so Kids Science Labs jumps right in with questions

How do they make bridges able to hold up mega ton trucks without falling?

In our cities and towns, kids see things like roads, buildings, and bridges! On Thursday, we began our investigation into the problems that Civil Engineers help us to solve! One important job that Civil Engineers have is designing bridges that can withstand extreme weather conditions, let cars and people safely pass, and sometimes even lift up to let boats and other large water vehicles through! Our engineers tested out how different materials like pipe cleaners or popsicle sticks can help us to distribute the weight of something heavy, for example a cup of rocks. But as kids experienced in designing their own bridges, even if you’ve got a super sturdy piece of cardboard that can hold up a heavy jar of pennies… what happens if you add another jar on top? Or if you make the supporting beams of your structure using something flimsy like folded up paper? At home, test out how you can share the load and design a bridge to cross over the bathtub!

Our summer camps, such as Engineering University gives a great opportunity for parents to solve real problems.

Kids Science Labs offers the best science camps, birthday parties, and STEM Enrichment Activities for Kids Ages 2-12

We are all curious about something. Hands-on science is simply investigating the questions that matter to us by physically doing something to learn. Kids ask so many good questions and many of us learn best by touching and experimenting with real stuff, rather than just reading, watching, or listening.

Engineering University is available for kids to use STEM to solve everyday problems at Kids Science Labs

How can I make a fun game for my friends using basic science?

Whether we’re climbing the stairs or carrying a backpack with a bunch of heavy books, adults and kids alike do work every day. Engineers work diligently to understand the physics and properties of materials that enable us to work even faster, easier, and more effectively. As Mechanical Engineers on Friday, kids experimented with everyday “sticks” that apply forces (that are actually simple machines called levers), as well as ramps that help us move heavy loads up and down more easily (known as inclined planes). Mechanical Engineers innovate the pumps, planes, factories, vehicles, and power-producing machines that make life easier. To put our own engineering skills into practice, we combined the cool physics of motion with the excitement of moving a ball through a a maze, leaving our scientists primed to hit the ground running to design their own Pinball Machines! Enjoy the science-powered game your child imagined and created, made especially for enjoyment at home with loved ones!