Houston, TX: Spring Break @ Discovery Green

Ooey gooey polymers! Observe the physical properties of matter while stirring together a tasty, non-Newtonian fluid.

There's more to sunlight than meets the eye! Our Sun makes life on Earth possible, but it's also one of our best sources of sustainable energy. Today, researchers are studying the properties of sunlight and experimenting with new materials that could help us turn this boundless energy into fuel we can use. Start your own …

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Can you illuminate an LED with clay? Sculpt a design to make an LED shine as you explore circuitry and electrical engineering.

Science is for Me! A unique series, for pre-and emerging readers, featuring children of color protagonists who use science to solve everyday challenges. Children explore deep science concepts through relatable stories and step-by-step illustrations for hands-on experiments. Join Jasmine and José as they learn about the density of liquids. Jasmine and José make a salad …

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