12-month subscription. STEM. Ages 5-9+
Childrens science kits
PEP policy guidance
A deterministic result from the reviewed 2026–27 rule pack. It is guidance, not a funding guarantee.
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- Program and school year
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Rule pack
- step-up-ftc-pep-2026-27 · v1.0.1
- Evidence level
- Official general rule
- Source freshness
- Review due · Low
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Product description
<b>MEL STEM subscription</b> delivers 12 hands-on science and engineering projects designed for ages 5–9+. Each kit includes a fun DIY model to build and explore how STEM, Math, and Physics concepts work in the real world. Kids don’t just follow instructions—they practice problem-solving, critical thinking, and creativity through play. Certified safe and seriously fun!<br><br><b>Curriculum alignment:</b><br>Projects are aligned with NGSS standards such as 1-PS4-2, 4-PS4-2, 5-PS1-1, MS-PS2-2, and more. Perfect for homeschool curriculum, after-school enrichment, or family science nights.<br><br><b>Some of the topics covered:</b><ul><li>Investigating balanced vs. unbalanced forces.</li><li>Testing how different materials affect beams of light and energy transfer.</li><li>Designing and building devices to communicate with light or sound.</li><li>Exploring everyday mechanisms and creating functional engineering models.</li></ul><b>What’s included:</b><ul><li>Every set is self-contained with all the equipment and materials needed.</li><li>Each box includes printed instructions, clear explanations, and digital STEM lessons with augmented reality (AR).</li><li>Build working models to observe science and engineering in action and connect lessons to real life.</li></ul><b>What makes it special?</b><ul><li>Celebrity storytellers and expert educators guide each lesson.</li><li>AR experiences bring STEM, Math, and Physics concepts to life in a fun, interactive way.</li><li>Step-by-step DIY projects curated by PhDs with easy-to-follow instructions.</li><li>Gamified learning with challenges, achievements, and quiz games.</li><li>A science kit subscription box that grows with your child’s curiosity and builds early engineering confidence.</li></ul><b>Your first shipment:</b><br>You may receive up to 6 of the 12 kits right away so you can plan lessons ahead.<br><br><b>Note:</b> Subscriptions do not renew automatically.
Source evidence
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- Catalog
- MEL_Science_Production
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
Policy guidance is tied to this reviewed source and version.
- Publisher
- Step Up For Students
- Applies to
- FTC-PEP · 2026-27
- Effective dates
- Jul 1, 2026 — Jun 30, 2027
- Source last modified
- Jul 14, 2026
- Reviewed by Navigator
- Jul 23, 2026
- Review due
- Aug 14, 2026
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