Let your imagination run wild as you explore The Kearney Public Library's collection of STEM toys. STEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. By having fun with STEM activities, children will learn concepts and gain skills that enhance their creative and scientific thinking. These activities allow kids to explore STEM concepts in an […]
Join the Kearney Public Library for a hands-on STEM program designed especially for you and your preschooler. Tinker Tots is a STEM-based learning program for children ages 2–5. Fun, playful activities will engage the mind and body as your child builds their fine motor skills and creativity. An adult caregiver must remain with the participating […]
Let your imagination run wild as you explore The Kearney Public Library's collection of STEM toys. STEM is short for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. By having fun with STEM activities, children will learn concepts and gain skills that enhance their creative and scientific thinking. These activities allow kids to explore STEM concepts in an […]
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations. Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur - to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don't forget […]
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations. Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur - to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don't forget […]
Explore biomimicry and learn how humans take design inspiration from nature. With assistance from our partners from Nebraska Wildlife Rehab, use learned strategies to design space capsules and safely land an "astronaut." Teams will get hands-on with engineering challenges and meet a live animal ambassador to see nature’s tricks up close! This is a free […]
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations. Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur - to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don't forget […]
Step inside a thriving urban farm and explore the fascinating world of microgreens, sustainable agriculture, and innovative growing techniques at this exciting Nebraska Science Festival event at Barn Girls Farms! During this open house, participants will learn how tiny seeds transform into nutrient-packed microgreens, learn about urban farming, and see firsthand how fresh food can […]
eCreamery staff will conduct an informative presentation on the “Science of Ice Cream and Dry Ice.” Students will be given a small tour of the facility, a lesson on how ice cream is made, a brief history of ice cream, and the differences in density and composition between gelato, sorbet and ice cream. During the […]
Join Fontenelle Forest for their new program learning what happens in the forest as the seasons change – Little Learners: Seasonal Science! You'll discuss what animals do as the seasons change, and explore science stations focused on winter, spring, or fall. Plus, you'll go on a hike looking for snowflakes, spring shoots, or falling leaves, […]
Visit The Hall of History Museum at Boys Town, and explore their science stations. Make your own comic books, design your own superhero outfit, learn about pottery, make a molding of a butterfly or dinosaur - to take home, and take a peek into microscopes and guess how much your brain weighs. Plus, don't forget […]
Celebrate STEM research conducted by area middle school and high school students! Kiewit Luminarium and Lauritzen Gardens will display some of the award-winning project boards from the 47th annual Metropolitan Science and Engineering Fair that was held March 27. Included with admission to each location. About MSEF: Founded in 1980, the Metropolitan Science and Engineering […]
