🎉 The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has launched!

    New Unit: Space & Astronomy. Explore how Roman's infrared vision is revealing hidden stars, discovering exoplanets, and unraveling the mystery of dark energy — 100× the sky coverage of Hubble.

    Explore Space & Astronomy
    Wilkinson Science Academy

    Discover. Experiment. Learn.

    Virtual labs, interactive experiments, and hands-on science discovery. From volcanoes to DNA - explore the wonders of science!

    50+
    Science Experiments
    5
    Science Areas
    20
    Achievement Badges
    K-12
    Grade Levels

    Virtual Experiments

    Conduct safe, interactive experiments that bring science concepts to life!

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    Volcano Lab

    Create chemical reactions and learn about geology!

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    Ecosystem Builder

    Build virtual ecosystems and study biology!

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    Solar System

    Explore space and learn about astronomy!

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    Circuit Lab

    Build circuits and understand electricity!

    NISE Network Resources

    Free Community Resources

    Curated hands-on activities and educational materials from the National Informal STEM Education Network — free for educators, families, and community organizations.

    Resource Kit

    Explore Science: Earth & Space Kit

    Hands-on activities exploring planets, stars, and space exploration. Includes activities like building pocket solar systems and investigating planetary surfaces.

    Ages 7+Varies
    Resource Kit

    Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry

    Engaging chemistry activities including sublimation bubbles, color-changing reactions, and molecular modeling to spark curiosity about chemical processes.

    Ages 7+Varies
    Resource Kit

    Voyage through the Solar System

    Downloadable kit about space exploration featuring activities like building a Moon base camp and creating space souvenirs.

    Ages 4+15-45 min
    Short Activity

    Ecosystem Builder Activities

    Explore ecology and environmental science with hands-on activities about food webs, habitats, and the interdependence of living things.

    Ages 7+10-15 min
    Resource Kit

    Changing Brains: Neuroscience Kit

    Explore the brain and neuroscience through hands-on activities, discussions about ethics, and learning how technology intersects with brain science.

    Ages 11+Varies
    Short Activity

    Climate & Weather Activities

    Activities exploring weather patterns, climate science, and atmospheric phenomena. Great for connecting to Earth science curriculum.

    Ages 7+10-15 min
    Short Activity

    Cosmic Pitch: The Physics of Soccer & the Universe

    Connect the physics of a soccer match to the science of the universe — explore forces, motion, energy, and cosmic phenomena through a sport students love.

    Ages 7+15-30 min
    Long Activity

    NASA Roman Space Telescope Activities

    Explore NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope through hands-on activities about dark energy, exoplanets, and how next-generation observatories study the cosmos.

    Ages 11+30-45 min
    Short Activity

    Explore the Moon: Artemis & Observe the Moon Night

    Moon-focused activities tied to NASA's Artemis program and International Observe the Moon Night — investigate lunar phases, craters, and human exploration of the Moon.

    Ages 4+15-30 min
    NGSS Aligned

    Fully Aligned to NGSS Standards

    Every Science Academy lesson is mapped to Next Generation Science Standards — the national framework used by 45+ states to ensure rigorous, three-dimensional science learning from kindergarten through grade 12.

    43+
    NGSS-Aligned Lessons
    Covering physical, life, earth & space science
    8
    Science & Engineering Practices
    All 8 SEPs embedded in lesson activities
    K–12
    Grade Band Coverage
    PE codes for K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12

    Three-Dimensional Learning

    Disciplinary Core Ideas

    • • PS1–PS4: Physical Science
    • • LS1–LS4: Life Science
    • • ESS1–ESS3: Earth & Space
    • • ETS1–ETS2: Engineering

    Science & Engineering Practices

    • • Asking Questions
    • • Developing & Using Models
    • • Analyzing & Interpreting Data
    • • Constructing Explanations

    Crosscutting Concepts

    • • Patterns
    • • Cause and Effect
    • • Systems & System Models
    • • Energy & Matter

    Ready to Make Scientific Discoveries?

    Join the lab. Conduct experiments. Discover the wonders of science.