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Make sense of timely topics and find general science support for your virtual classroom or learning together at home.

Tinkering at Home

Tinkering is an active, hands-on approach to learning about the world. Try this collection of prompts for tinkering at home using everyday materials and accessible tools to explore and create.

Science of Food: Water

Water is everywhere and may seem like an afterthought as an ingredient, but it’s a crucial aspect of food and cooking.

Science in the City

Science is all around us. In this video series, the Exploratorium travels outside its walls, sharing stories of engineering, ecology, geology, architecture, weather, sound, and more.

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