Taking hands-on laboratory experiences to middle and high schools throughout northeastern Pennsylvania.
Science in Motion provides middle and high school students with access to advanced science experiments, equipment, and instruction for enhanced STEM learning – all at no cost to the school districts or the teachers. Mobile educators visit schools with all supplies needed for a variety of science experiments.
Start using Science in Motion in your classroom today!
Background
Science in Motion was founded in 1987 at Juniata College. Today, ten colleges and universities currently serve more than 200 school districts in Pennsylvania! Wilkes University joined the consortium in 2002 to serve the northeastern part of the state. This statewide resource-sharing program is funded by the Pennsylvania legislature and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Host Institutions
- Bloomsburg University
- Clarion University
- Drexel University
- Elizabethtown College
- Gettysburg College
- Juniata College
- Lehigh Carbon Community College
- Ursinus College
- Westminster College
- Wilkes University
Wilkes University Science in Motion serves middle and high schools within a 60 mile radius of the Wilkes University campus. During the 2023-2024 school year, 30 school districts utilized SIM resources:
- Abington Heights
- Carbondale Area
- Dallas
- Danville
- Dunmore
- Forest City Regional
- Greater Nanticoke Area
- Hanover Area
- Hazleton Area
- Diocese of Scranton
- Honesdale Area
- Lake Lehman
- Lakeland
- Mid Valley
- Northwest Area
- Old Forge
- Palmerton Area
- Pittston Area
- Pocono Mountain
- Scranton
- Tamaqua Area
- Towanda
- Tri Valley
- Tunkhannock Area
- Wallenpaupack Area
- Western Wayne
- Wilkes-Barre Area
- Wyoming Area
- Wyoming Seminary
- Wyoming Valley West
- Berks
- Bradford
- Carbon
- Lackawanna
- Luzerne
- Monroe
- Northampton
- Pike
- Schuylkill
- Susquehanna
- Wayne
- Wyoming
Laboratory Experiments and Equipment Offerings
Science in Motion offers a variety of labs, equipment, models and more to help engage students. Get more information on what SIM offers below.
Chemistry
Your students will become detectives as they use forensic evidence to solve a mystery. They’ll take science poolside as they analyze the SPF of sunscreen. These are just two of the ways Science in Motion brings real-world chemistry applications into your classroom. Check out the full list of available chemistry labs to see what else students can do.
Biology
Introduce your students to the world of Microscopy as they explore different types of microscopes. Allow your class to test the 5-Second Rule or extract DNA from a strawberry. These are just a few of the ways Science in Motion brings high-quality biology applications into your classroom. Check out the full list of available biology labs to see all we have to offer.
Physics
Your students will dive into the world of physics as they explore concepts like air resistance, impulse and momentum, and Newton's laws using Vernier software. They'll engage with hands-on experiments to understand these fundamental principles in a practical context. These are just a few examples of how Vernier technology brings real-world physics applications into your classroom. Check out the full list of available experiments to see what else students can discover.
Middle School
Your students will explore a range of scientific disciplines through labs designed specifically for middle school learners. They’ll dive into biology, chemistry, and physics with engaging, age-appropriate experiments. These are just a few examples of how tailored science labs can make complex concepts accessible and exciting for young scientists. Check out the full list of available labs to see what else your students can explore.
Equipment
Science in Motion labs often use equipment not typically found in middle and high school science departments. We can bring the equipment to you at no cost to your district.