Whether you are working in a classroom, an after-school program, a camp, or even a club, having themed sessions can tie the whole program together. We're excited to share a list of educator-favorite crate series from elementary grades up through high school.
Email schoolsgroups@kiwico.com to set up a time to talk to one of our STEM Experts to learn more about how KiwiCo crates fit within your program.
Elementary School
Science of Games
Use STEM concepts to construct different activities and games. From building a basketball catapult to exploring the power of hydraulics, each week will investigate new scientific ideas while creating an interactive project.
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Robotics
Learn about engineering and physics while building robots that jump, slither, and set up domino reactions.
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Make your own...
Let kids explore their creative side while creating a variety of objects and projects. Dive deep into concepts like colors and physics while designing and making your very own art, ice cream, or soap.
Example crates include:
- Light-Up Wire Art
- Science of Cooking: Ice Cream
- Animal Bath Bombs
- Mini Journals
- Crystal Ombre Soap Making
World Travelers
For the traveler, let them explore the world without needing a passport. Start by exploring the World, plan a trip to visit different countries (like England, Guatemala, and Italy), and learn about different cultures. With each country, you will embark on hands-on STEAM activities that introduce something special about the country.
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Intro to Professions
Curious about what marine biologists and astronauts do? Explore what it’s like to have different jobs by completing a variety of hands-on projects that explore different STEM professions. Investigate different careers and engage in activities that give a feel for what it’s like to do that type of work.
Example crates include:
- Paleontologist Starter Kit
- Veterinarian Starter Kit
- Astronaut Starter Kit
- Marine Biologist Starter Kit
- Civil Engineer Starter Kit
Glowing and Colorful Science
Explore a different aspect of color and light as you create interactive STEAM projects. Each hands-on activity will captivate the senses while diving deeper into the science behind why it works.
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Environment and Sustainability
Learn how science can be used to both harness the power of and help protect our environment. Focus on solar power, making sustainable choices, and the impact that can have on the world around us.
Example crates include:
- Solar Crayon Recycler
- Environmental Science: Oil Cleanup
- Window Garden
- Solar Lantern
- Kitchen Scrap Planter
Middle School
Motors and Electronics
Introduce topics of motion, physics, and electronics as you build a variety of simple machines. Start by learning about resistors, motors, and hydraulics then turn those skills and projects into larger creations.
Example crates include:
- Jumping Robot
- Spin Art Machine
- Ice Skating Rink
- Remote-Controlled Snake Robot
- Bottle Rocket
- Bubble Machine
Forces and Interactions
Explore different types of force and how they cause objects to move. Go beyond just push and pull to see how a variety of forces impact the effort needed to make things move.
Art Exploration
Let your creativity shine as you build and craft. Allow the concepts and activities to guide you while you flex your creative muscles to personalize projects like handcrafted paper bowls, geometric candles, and a faux leather portfolio.
Example crates include:
- Handcrafted Paper Bowls
- Geometric Candles
- Faux Leather Portfolio
- Light-Up Wire Art
- Faux Succulent Garden
High School
Engineering Design
Inspire innovators to think about the design and engineering behind everyday objects. Explore hands-on lessons in the creative application of the scientific principles behind real-world problems.
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Art and Design
Discover new art and design tools to help turn artistic visions into design realities. Explore fresh techniques and draw inspiration from real designs so that makers can take pride in a finished project that’s both fun and functional.
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