All kit components and activities in Frankenstein 200 kit

Kits

Kits are a collection of STEM engagement materials and related professional resources focused on a specific topic. Kit elements are designed to complement and reinforce each other. NISE Network kits typically emphasize hands-on, social learning among members of the public, educators, and STEM professionals.

All Our Kits

Voyage through the Solar System

Downloadable kit about space exploration.

Changing Brains

Downloadable kit about neuroscience and ethics.

Making Waves with Radio

Downloadable kit about wireless communication.

Explore Science: Earth & Space

Designed to engage in Earth and space science

Explore Science: Let's Do Chemistry

Designed to stimulate interest, sense of relevance, and feelings of self-efficacy about chemistry

Frankenstein200

Designed to encourage creativity and reflection about responsible innovation, in celebration of the 200th anniversary of the novel

Moon Adventure Game

Players work together to solve a series of challenges grounded in real science about living on the Moon

Building with Biology

Designed to create conversations about the emerging field of synthetic biology and societal implications

SustainABLE

designed to engage the public in sustainability

NanoDays

Learn about nanoscale science, engineering, and technology and their impact on society.

Explore Science: Zoom into Nano

Museum & Community Partnerships resources designed to engage underserved audiences in nanoscale science

Kit components for NanoDays kit including signs posters and activity materials

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Downloadable digital kits

Professional Learning Resources

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program guide cover for A NISE Network Guide to Creating Effective Learning Experiences for Public Audiences

Program Development: A NISE Network Guide to Creating Effective Learning Experiences for Public Audiences

Professional development guide for educators from the Nanoscale Informal Science Education Network.

NanoDays: A NISE Network Guide to Creating Activity Kits, Building Communities, and Inspiring Learning

Professional development training tool to prepare staff and volunteers to create their own activity kits, build a community network, create an event, and engage visitors about nanotechnology and other science topics.

Educator and learner talking about an Earth and Space activity

Training Videos

Training videos are designed to show facilitation strategies for specific hands-on activities, share specific activity content and background information, and model best practices in public engagement.

More About Kits

The NISE Network and its partners have developed a variety of hands-on activity kits on a range of STEM topics. Kits include hands-on STEM public engagement activities and professional development resources. Kit materials are designed for use in museums and are also suitable for use in other informal learning settings such as afterschool programs, summer camps, libraries, scouting groups, community organizations, and university public outreach programs. Kit activities may also be adapted by educators for use in formal education K-12 classroom settings.

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Kits are a collection of public engagement materials and related professional development tools and resources related to a specific topic or project. Kit elements are chosen and designed to complement and reinforce each other.
Public engagement materials may include short hands-on activities, games, longer programs, activity signs, printed media such as posters, multimedia, and more.

Associated professional resources may include activity facilitation guides, training slides, training videos, event planning guides, promotional materials, and safety information. Professional development resources are designed to prepare staff and volunteers to effectively deliver the public engagement products contained in the kit.

Physical kits are awarded through a competitive application process to eligible institutions, and

include all the materials and supplies needed to implement the activities.
Digital kits are available online, and include all resources for free download and use.