Even More to Check Out

Need even more hands-on STEM resources?  We’ve gathered some great educational content from other science centers and organizations that we think you’ll love.

 

STEM in Action in our Community during COVID-19

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

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Violet Lemonade is Springtime Color Science

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

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Earth Day Extra- For the Bees!

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

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Green Apps – Celebrate Earth Day Every Day with Interactive Science Play!

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

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Cubelets Make With Me Webseries!

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

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Radiolab Kids: Podcasts for Curious Kids!

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

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Get Outdoors with Butterflies and Insect Lives

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

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Engineering Challenges from the James Dyson Foundation

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

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DIY Light Sabers

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

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Keep Kids Updated with Science News for Students

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

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Baxter Returns to the Lancaster Science Factory

For Immediate Release For more information contact: Bob Herbert Director of Operations (717) 509-6363 X102 [email protected]   THADDEUS STEVENS COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY AND THE LANCASTER SCIENCE FACTORY PARTNER TO INSPIRE… Read More

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Fathers are FREE this Father’s Day

GIVE DAD LOTS OF FUN TO THINK ABOUT THIS FATHER’S DAY!! WHAT:  The Lancaster Science Factory, is offering FREE admission for dads this Father’s Day, so the whole family gets a… Read More

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Lancaster Science Factory is a Blue Star Museum

For Immediate Release For more information contact: Bob Herbert Director of Operations (717) 509-6363 X102 [email protected] LANCASTER SCIENCE MUSEUMS OFFER FREE ADMISSION TO MILITARY FAMILIES The Lancaster Science Factory is… Read More

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Lessons Learned from Girls Code Club

Katrina High / Jr. QA Software Engineer at Listrak – May 24, 2017 I’m not deep enough into this coding adventure to have carved out a niche in any one particular… Read More

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Cleaning up Lancaster city with the Trash Dragon, a mobile public art project

ERIN NEGLEY | Staff Writer @ Lancaster Newspapers – May 22, 2017 This spring, don’t be surprised to see a trike bike decorated with garbage and pulling a trash can…. Read More

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Nearly 100 Lancaster-Lebanon students compete in annual Elementary STEM Bowl

ALEX GELI | Staff Writer @ Lancaster Newspapers – Mar 27, 2017 The Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 on Monday held its annual Elementary STEM Bowl, in which 96 students from 17 Lancaster… Read More

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‘Science is Amazing!’ Festival draws a record crowd

 EARLE CORNELIUS | Staff Writer @ Lancaster Newspapers. Mar 26, 2017 As she worked her way through the crowd of people at the Lancaster Science Factory, Emily Landis couldn’t help… Read More

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Rock ‘N’ Roll Stage Upgrade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Bob Herbert (717) 509-6363 X102 [email protected] Are you Ready to Rock, Again?   The Lancaster Science Factory will UPGRADE the Rock ‘n’ Roll… Read More

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Lancaster Science Factory offers trivia night for grown-ups

MARY ELLEN WRIGHT | Staff Writer @ Lancaster Newspapers – Mar 13, 2017 How many bones does a shark have? What’s the most abundant metal in the Earth’s crust? What’s the… Read More

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Kara Newhouse talks with Emily Landis of the Lancaster Science Factory on the Women in STEM podcast

In this week’s episode, reporter Kara Newhouse speaks with Emily Landis, executive director at the Lancaster Science Factory, an interactive science center. Landis has a master’s degree in forensic anthropology… Read More

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