To most kids, summer vacation means swimming outside with friends or taking refuge in the air conditioning with a good movie or video game. Not to these kids, though. This group of San Antonio scientists spent part of their summer designing their very own, fully functional drones. A group of students entering middle and high … [Read more…]
Every kid dreams about going to Space Camp. One of our very own big kids, Christina, aspired to go to Space Camp throughout her childhood but did not have the chance, and her relationship with NASA has never been the same since (although we really love NASA). Luckily for this generation of kids, they can … [Read more…]
Teaching kids about natural science is a great way for them to experience the magic of the natural world and develop a love for conserving the environment. Learning about Monarch Butterflies is a perfect introduction to natural science. It’s both fun and educational to watch the larvae grow into beautiful, adult insects as well as … [Read more…]
Kids have great hopes and dreams for what they want to be when they grow up. They say, “doctor!” or “teacher!” with bubbling enthusiasm. A definite kid-favorite career is a rocket scientist. The excitement of the unknown and the wanderlust drawing us to explore and discover makes space travel and aeronautics popular aspirations for kids. … [Read more…]
Photo by whitehouse.gov Popup Play had a unique and exciting opportunity last week. On Thursday, June 23rd, one of our very own castles was at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History! We partnered with the Laboratory School for Advanced Manufacturing to celebrate the White House’s Nation of Makers Initiative, which encourages tech education and … [Read more…]