Professionals in a wide variety of STEM careers are working during the COVID-19 outbreak to continue essential services in our community. The Lancaster Science Factory is pleased to present profiles… Read More

A Refreshing Experiment We know roses are red and violets are blue, but what happens when we mix in some lemonade? Kids of all ages will love this Violet Lemonade… Read More

BEE a Pollinator Champion Our friends at the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign have put together this guide to bringing bees into your backyard. Bees are an important part of… Read More

From Screen to Green This article was originally published on PBS Kids “But, Mom, why is this moon called the Pink Moon if it’s not really pink?” It’s questions like… Read More

Build Your Bot Skills Modcular Robotics, maker of simple, educational robots like Cubelets, has introduced a new web series called “Make With Me.” These beginner-friendly videos let kids explore all… Read More

For your Listening Pleasure Public radio is an important resource for news and information. It’s also a great place to learn something new. WNYC Studios has gathered together all of… Read More

Spring has Sprung It’s the perfect time to enjoy the spring weather with some natural science! Our friends at the Pacific Science Center put together this great unit about butterflies… Read More

Excitement is Building! Want days and days of engineering challenges for kids? The James Dyson Foundation has put together a huge set of challenge cards that parents can download. Each… Read More

Use the Force Our friends at the New York Hall of Science shared this step-by-step tutorial of how you can make your own light saber at home. This is one… Read More

News Kids Can Use As schools close worldwide and learning is disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Science News, published by the Society for Science & the Public, wants to ensure that… Read More

Count Down Fun! Cubelets are a popular exhibit at the Lancaster Science Factory. They allow you to assemble super-easy robots that react to sound, light and more. Have some Cubelets… Read More

Hours and Hours of Educational Fun WITF has a robust selection of FREE educational content for children of all ages and grade levels. Stream video, play games, and more. They’ve… Read More

The M in STEM We love this collection of hands-on math from BedtimeMath.org. Everything is screen-free and there’s something for children in all grade levels. Learn how to make your… Read More

Sneak a Peak at Penguins Science Centers all over the world are creating new ways for their visitors to interact with them virtually. One of our favorite offerings are the… Read More

Virtual Maker Space Mr. Chris, our Maker Space Educator introduces you to the FREE MakeCode platform where you can make your own retro-style video games.

Looking for easy, helpful tools to practice healthy habits with your children? Check out these PBS KIDS videos, games and activities all about hand washing and staying healthy: Daniel Tiger’s… Read More

This article originally appeared on PBS Kids The Lancaster Science Factory is a proud supporter of WITF. -By Deborah Farmer Kris Earlier this week, I overheard my kids engaged in… Read More

Air Pressure This simple trick demonstrates the powerful force of air pressure! Read on for instructions and for how you can get featured here when you try this at home!… Read More

X Marks the Spot Our friends at Agora Cyber Charter School have provided us with some educational resources you can use at home. This one introduces young learners to the… Read More

THE LANCASTER SCIENCE FACTORY RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK. The staff and board of the Lancaster Science Factory have made the decision to close our facility on Saturday, March 14th… Read More