Educational Resources

The NISE Network’s educational materials are designed to explore current STEM with a wide range of public audiences in informal learning settings.

Educational Resources for Public Audiences

Group of children and adults using dry ice to make bubbles in Explore Science Let's Do Chemistry Sublimation Bubbles activity

Short activities are brief hands-on experiences lasting less than 15 minutes for small groups of people.

Short Activities

Children listening wearing paper elephant ears in Horton Senses Something Small NanoDays activity

Long activities include workshops, labs, and lessons for student and public groups.

Long Activities

All kit components and activities in Frankenstein 200 kit

Kits are a collection of public engagement and professional development resources related to a specific topic.

Kits

Sun Earth Universe visitors using Sun exhibit flip doors

Exhibits are typically unstaffed experiences, designed for visitors to museums and other similar settings.

Exhibits

Man standing with microphone in a group forum discussing STEM topics societal implications

Forums encourage audience consideration of the societal and ethical implications of science and technology topics.

Forums

Woman dressed for theater play in crown and robe

Science theater includes theatrical plays and other scripted performances for a large group of people.

Theater and Stage Presentations

Players hands moving blocks on board in Moon Adventure Game

Card games, board games, collaborative group challenges, as well as interactive media.

Games and Interactives

A model of the intense magnetic fields around the Sun

Educational videos for public audiences include standalone films and audiovisual clips.

Educational Videos

SmugMug photo gallery showing various NISE Network promotional photos

Promotional and marketing materials for educational events including logos, photos, and ads.

Promotional Materials

Printable materials for public audiences including posters, signs, banners, and books.

Posters Graphics and Books

A curated collection of digital scientific images that may be incorporated into exhibits and programs.

Scientific Images

Learners putting together a carbon nanotube model

Learn about the NISE Network's process to development educational resources.

Development Process

More about Educational Resources

NISE Network educational resources are created through an iterative, collaborative development process that involves scientists with expertise in the content area, professionals in the field of informal science education, and targeted public audiences. This process helps to ensure that our programs, exhibits, and other products are scientifically accurate, represent best practices in educational product development, and are effective experiences for our visitors.

Learn more about the development process and audiences.

MOST Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology building in Syracuse

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“We utilize materials from NISE Net in almost every program we run here at the museum, including demonstrations, camp-in programs, overnights, summer camp, special events, and workshops. The information and support from NISE Net has been instrumental to our education department.”

Emily Alexander

formerly of Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

Educational Resources