Early Science with Nico and Nor

Early Science with Nico & Nor is a science curriculum based on the Next Generation Preschool Science research project funded by the National Science Foundation. The apps and activities were designed and tested for preschool classroom and at-home use.

NGPS is a multi-year project that focuses on teaching preschoolers about plants, ramps, and shadows through classroom and at-home games and activities. In total, we created 5 apps, a teacher guide, and a family guide to help introduce science and engineering to young learners.

Shadow Cave

Can you make big and small shadows to match an outline on a dark cave wall?

Puppy Park

Can you create shadows to provide shade for dogs and help keep them cool in the hot, sunny park?

Coconut Canyon

Can you choose the textures that will help the coconut reach the crab?

Berry Garden

Can you use fences and nets to design a solution that will block the bunnies from getting into the strawberry patches?

Farmers Market

Can you measure and give each customer the correct size fruit or vegetable they need?