12-month Subscription. Physics. Ages 8-14+
6-8
PEP policy guidance
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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
- Stale · Low
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Product description
<b>MEL Physics subscription</b> delivers 12 hands-on science kits designed for ages 8–14+. Each kit includes 3–4 experiments that can be performed at least twice, making Physics and engineering principles come alive through real-world applications. Certified safe and seriously fun!<br><br><b>Curriculum alignment:</b><br>Projects are aligned with NGSS standards such as PS2.B (K-PS2-1, K-PS2-2), PS1.A (2-PS1-1, 2-PS1-2), and PS4.B (1-PS4-1, 1-PS4-2, 1-PS4-3, 1-PS4-4) and more.<br><br><b>Some of the topics covered:</b><ul><li>Thermal energy and particles: Modeling motion, temperature, and state changes when heat is added or removed.</li><li>Energy transformations: Designing and refining devices that convert energy from one form to another.</li><li>Communicating at a distance: Designing and building devices that use light or sound.</li><li>Exploring electricity, magnetism, optics, and material properties through hands-on experiments.</li></ul><b>What’s included:</b><ul><li>Over 60 experiments across 12 kits.</li><li>Every set is self-contained with all the equipment needed.</li><li>Printed instructions, clear explanations, and digital STEM lessons with virtual reality (VR).</li><li>Pre-recorded video lessons and full access to the MEL Science app.</li></ul><b>What makes it special?</b><ul><li>Celebrity storytellers and expert educators guide each lesson.</li><li>VR experiences make Physics, Math, and engineering concepts interactive and fun.</li><li>Step-by-step DIY projects curated by PhDs with easy-to-follow instructions.</li><li>Gamified learning with challenges, achievements, math puzzles, and quiz games.</li><li>A science kit subscription box that helps learners build confidence in Physics and STEM skills.</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
- Category
- 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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