The Kansas City Zoo connects people to each other and the natural world to promote understanding, appreciation and conservation. The mission of the Kansas City Zoo Education Department is to positively change behavior by instilling in all people the desire and knowledge to respect and conserve...
Mathapalooza engages people of all ages in mathematical explorations outside the standard K-12 curriculum, it introduces students to possible careers in mathematics through career jumping events and also provides support for teachers interested in learning how to include inquiry and hands on math activities in...
Scraps KC is a creative reuse center that uses donated goods to provide cost effective field trips and workshops that teach a variety of STEM subjects. We also utilize a set of plastic recycling machines for educational workshops. ...
The National Agricultural Center and Hall of Fame was founded and chartered by Congress in 1960. The Ag Center has striven to uphold the founding pillars of Educate, Promote and Recognize by maintaining a collection of over 30,000 agricultural artifacts, inducting American agriculturalists into the...
We make products that are engineered on the inside for life on the outside. We do this so our customers can make the most of the time they spend pursuing their passions. We also believe in supporting the future leaders in the tech industry through K-12...
We train educators across the curriculum to use design thinking methodology in their classrooms, therein empowering students to be creators and innovators. We hope to empower STEM educators/students with an entrepreneurial mindset and startup methodology to fuel innovation....
Little Medical School brings medicine, science and the importance of health to children in an entertaining way through afterschool programs, summer camps and special events. Using role play techniques, students ages 4-14 learn what activities healthcare professionals do, understand how the body works and learn how...
KC Urban Advantage (KCUA) helps break the cycle of poverty in Kansas City by increasing confidence and ability in academic achievement for underserved students. Our mission is to provide access to holistic STEAM education to prepare elementary students to unlock opportunities for higher learning and...
Kansas City Community Gardens' Beanstalk Children’s Garden provides nutrition and environmental education to Kansas City’s youth in a unique urban garden setting, using a STEM-based curriculum tailored to meet the needs of all learning levels. Children engage all five senses to experience the garden’s six...
Kids dive into our classes and exercise their innate gift for building. They come away understanding fundamental principles of engineering and physics. The experience boosts their confidence, creativity and ability to collaborate. Our Mission Statement: Build problem-solving skills Provide an opportunity for creative expression Foster a...