Everyone Can Explore:
STEM in a Bag Resources
Get ready for FREE STEM learning! We’re thrilled to bring you our STEM in a Bag program, a fantastic resource developed in 2019 thanks to the incredible support of dozens of partners and volunteers. We’re making convenient, high-quality STEM learning a reality for families, classrooms, and community groups throughout Tulsa and beyond!
Explore STEM concepts like engineering, computer science, math, and natural science with each STEM in a Bag! We include all the materials and easy instructions for a fun, hands-on activity. You’ll also discover inspiring STEM heroes, find great book recommendations, and see how it all connects to Oklahoma Academic Standards. Plus, with instructions and videos in both English and Spanish, everyone can get involved!
Missed out on a STEM in a Bag kit? No problem! We’ve made sure the fun and learning can continue. You can find all the instructions for our fantastic kits absolutely FREE in our STEM Experience Playbook. Plus, most of the required materials are easy to find and won’t break the bank – think everyday items from home or your local grocery store.
Want to supercharge your classroom or afterschool program with STEM in a Bag? We’re thrilled to collaborate with Assistance League of Tulsa! Their dedicated STEM initiative provides bundled class sets of our kits to support educators like you. To inquire about requesting these valuable resources, please email STEM@ALTulsa.org.
Find Your Kit
Discover a new world of STEM every month! Each of our self-serve kiosks offers a different themed hands-on kit, with plenty available at each spot. Designed for flexible learning in parks, classrooms, or at home, these kits empower families, students, and both formal and informal educators with engaging hands-on activities. Located conveniently inside the parks’ Community Centers, the kiosks are open during normal park hours, making STEM exploration easy and accessible on a first-come, first-served basis.
Chandler Park
6500 W. 21st St.
Tulsa, OK 74107
Martin Regional Library
2601 S Garnett Rd.
Tulsa, OK 74129
LaFortune Park
5501 S Yale Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74135
O’Brien Park
6149 N. Lewis Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74130
South County Recreation Center
13800 S. Peoria Ave.
Bixby, OK 74008
Get Involved
Survey
Have you and your family or students experienced the hands-on fun of our STEM in a Bag kits? We want to hear all about it! Your valuable feedback will help us make these learning adventures even better. Share your thoughts on how you're using the kits, what you love, and a little about who you are. Your insights will directly shape the future of STEM learning in our community!
Volunteer
Want to directly contribute to hands-on learning fun for Tulsa's young minds? Bring your team and volunteer to help assemble our popular STEM in a Bag kits! You'll be playing a crucial role in preparing engaging activities that spark curiosity and bring STEM to life in homes, parks, and classrooms. Lend a hand and be part of making learning accessible and exciting!
Sponsor
Ready to make a tangible investment in the next generation of innovators? Sponsor a STEM in a Bag kit and directly provide a child with the tools and materials for exciting hands-on learning! Your generous support will ensure more young learners have access to engaging STEM experiences, fostering their curiosity and setting them on a path of discovery.
STEM On Demand
Looking for a quick and easy way to access some STEM magic? Our STEM in a Bag curriculum is your answer! Packed with brief, engaging projects, these resources are perfect for times when you want to inject a little STEM inspiration without a big commitment. And because we’re passionate about making high-quality STEM learning incredibly accessible, every single one of our activity guides is available in both English and Spanish!
Creating your own STEM in a Bag kit is a breeze! Just check out the activity guides below, print the ones that catch your eye, and gather the basic materials to bring them to life.
Note: Please check back soon, as we are actively working on this resource! For now, find older versions in our STEM Experience Playbook.
Backyard Biodiversity
Coding with cards
Flying High with the Bernoulli Effect
Happy Pi Day!
Recycled Bird Feeder
Rotor Quest: Build, Fly, Explore
Are you passionate about investing in students?
Support the future of STEM! Become a sponsor and help us nurture young minds and inspire the next generation of innovators.
Not ready to sponsor? You can still make a difference by donating!
2025-26 STEM in a Bag Supporters:
T.D. Williamson
