Exploring the Hidden World: Microscopy Adventures with Kids

Each year, Edvotek participates in a local elementary school science fair. This year, we hosted a microscopy booth where the young scientists could look at a selection of common household objects using an inexpensive digital microscope. Microscopes let us see…

STEMs in the Garden

When the nonprofit REAL School Garden introduced school gardens to 90 elementary schools, they saw increases of 12-15% in students' standardized test scores, with the largest gains in science. While your students may have outgrown their elementary days, the advantages…

Hands-On Forensics: Engaging Students with a Biotech Escape Room

Looking for an exciting way to teach forensic science? Our new kit, Forensic Escape Room: Design Your Own Biotech Adventure, offers a unique, hands-on approach to learning about blood typing and agarose gel electrophoresis while performing crime-solving techniques. This kit…