STEM Book Stacking Challenge

STEM Book Stacking Challenge

In this STEM Challenge, you can test the strength of paper folded in differently shaped columns, by piling books on top. This is very similar to how columns are used to support buildings and other structures. Materials: Copy paper or construction paperScotch tape or...

Meet Peanut, Kaleideum’s Jerusalem Donkey

Meet Peanut, the male Jerusalem donkey that lives at Kaleideum North. Peanut was born at Kaleideum North (formerly SciWorks) in 2006.  Here’s five fun facts about donkeys with questions in parentheses you can research on your own. Donkeys are also called...
Mindfulness Moment: Making a Mandala

Mindfulness Moment: Making a Mandala

A mandala is a complex abstract design that is usually circular in form, and it represents the connection between our inner worlds and outer reality. In this episode of Kaleideum At Home, we share how creating your own mandala can be both inspirational and...