Outdoors Budding Engineer Bundle. Ages 5–12+
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>Outdoor Discovery — Build, Launch, Explore!</b><br>Take STEM learning outside with a hands-on, DIY bundle designed for curious kids and teens. The Outdoor Budding Engineer Bundle turns parks and backyards into real-world labs, where Science, Math, Physics, and Engineering concepts come to life through engaging projects and kits. Perfect for homeschooling, after-school programs, and family learning.<br><br><b>What’s Inside</b><br>12 MEL Science boxes with exciting, repeatable challenges (selection may vary by stock):<ul><li><b>Physics & Motion</b><br>Aircraft — Test airfoils, lift, and aerodynamics<br>Rocket — Build and launch an air-powered rocket<br>Projectile Cannon — Explore trajectory, velocity, and motion dynamics<br>Spring Force — Assemble a spring car to study friction and mechanical advantage<br>Gyroscope — Discover stability, rotational motion, and precession</li><li><b>Light & Optics</b><br>Science of Light — Learn the principles of light, reflection, and refraction<br>Polarized Light — Experiment with polarized light and its applications<br>Projector Optics — Build your own projector and explore lenses<br>Art Lab — Create art with light and color</li><li><b>Engineering & Design</b><br>Electric Motor — Make an electromagnet and build a working motor<br>Magnetic Levitation — Levitate objects with magnets<br>Art of Math — Use symmetry and geometry to create designs<br>Mathematical Bridges — Study tension, compression, and arches</li></ul><b>Why This Bundle</b><br><ul><li>Outdoor, hands-on STEM learning with DIY builds</li><li>NGSS-aligned; supports creativity, problem-solving, and exploration</li><li>Includes FREE VR headset + access to AR/VR lessons</li><li>Great for homeschooling and afterschool enrichment</li></ul><b>Details</b><br>Selection may vary; core STEM themes stay consistent. Delivery in 1–2 weeks. NGSS-aligned; see additional educational materials on our website.
Source evidence
These fields describe where the listing came from. They do not establish funding eligibility.
- Catalog
- MEL_Science_Production
- Source type
- Search
- Link status
- Stepup product link
- Enrichment confidence
- Unknown
Official policy source
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- 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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