Learning Resources

Learning doesn't stop at the museum! Explore our collection of educational resources, hands-on activities, and engaging science content designed to inspire curiosity and make learning accessible for students, educators, and families alike.

Solar System STEM learning packet cover featuring children exploring astronomy, a model of the planets, and a telescope beneath the stars.

Beyond Earth: Exploring the Wonders of Our Solar System

Blast off into space science with our free Solar System STEM packet! Explore the eight planets, discover fascinating facts about the Sun and Milky Way galaxy, and learn how rockets and space exploration work. Designed for elementary students, this educational resource encourages curiosity about our universe and is available in English and Spanish.

Spring STEM learning packet cover featuring children exploring nature, a blooming flower, a monarch butterfly, and seasonal plant life.

Spring Brings Change: Explore the Science of the Seasons

Explore the science of spring with this free STEM learning packet! Discover why seasons change, how plants and animals respond to warmer weather, and the fascinating life cycle of monarch butterflies. Designed for elementary students, this resource encourages observation of the natural world.

Geology STEM learning packet cover featuring a student examining rocks with a magnifying glass, a geologist, and volcanic activity.

Rocks, Minerals, and More: Exploring the Science of Geology

Explore the fascinating world beneath our feet with our free Geology STEM packet! Students will learn about rocks, minerals, Earth's layers, volcanoes, and the rock cycle while discovering how our planet changes over time. Perfect for elementary science lessons and at-home learning, this educational resource is available in both English and Spanish.

Scientist STEM learning packet cover featuring researchers using microscopes, laboratory equipment, and scientific technology.

Think Like a Scientist: Exploring the Scientific Method and Everyday Science

Think like a scientist with our free STEM learning packet! Discover how scientists ask questions, conduct experiments, and use the scientific method to understand the world. Students will also explore chemistry, chemical compounds, and the periodic table. Designed for upper elementary learners, this educational resource is available in English and Spanish.

Gardening STEM learning packet cover featuring children and adults caring for plants, growing vegetables, and exploring nature.

Growing a Greener Future: Explore the Science of Gardening

Get growing with our free Gardening STEM packet! Students will discover how plants grow, explore photosynthesis, learn about pollinators, and understand how gardening supports a healthier planet. This educational resource introduces sustainability and environmental science to elementary learners.

Kaleidoscope STEM learning packet cover featuring children exploring light, colorful reflections, bubbles, and optical science.

The Science of Kaleidoscopes: Exploring Light, Color, and Patterns

Discover the colorful science behind kaleidoscopes with this free STEM learning packet! Explore how light, mirrors, reflections, and symmetry create fascinating patterns while learning about color perception and the science of optics. Designed for elementary students.

Keep the Learning Going!

Enjoying our free educational resources? There's even more to explore with the Las Vegas Science & Natural History Museum! Bring engaging educational experiences to your school or organization through our outreach programs, or explore our upcoming educational events and activities on our calendar!

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