K-12 Students
Programs You Can Do Online
Each of the different degrees consists of 10 videos (3-5 minutes) for each level. Students, complete a quiz at the end of each video where you will earn a code. Collect all 10 codes and be eligible to earn a ‘degree’ from Purdue Science. You may complete this program by yourself or with your class.
Farm Education Conservation Camp
You may not be able to visit all kinds of farms in person. However, you can learn about them! This virtual camp experience provides a collection of educational videos to learn about midwestern habitats, animal adaptations, watersheds, soil, crops, UAV's and much more!
Earth, Space, Weather, and Climate Passport
It will be a big task traveling the world of science! However, if you can travel to each of the areas and complete the activities, you can earn your honorary “EAPS Scientist” certificate!
If you can't float down the Wabash and learn about the exciting things on the way, then watch these videos! They will teach you about all kinds of science related to water, water quality, and the ecosystem.
Elementary Conservation Challenge
Are you an elementary student interested in learning about protecting the environment? This challenge is for you! Check out a collection of videos to learn about topics like water, fall colors, and recycling. There is an option to enter answers to submit challenge questions to an online form.
Saturday Morning Astrophysics at Purdue (SMAP) is a program offered monthly for middle and high school students in grades 7-12. We dive into current topics in astro research, historical background and discovery, and fundamental principles related to physics and astronomy, at grade appropriate levels.
Events on Purdue's Campus
Are you a middle school or high school student? Would you like to visit Purdue's campus and do a lab with Professors, Outreach Coordinators, and Purdue students? Have your teacher contact us to schedule a visit.
Physics Inside Out (PIO) is a five-day on-campus summer program open to incoming grade 7 and 8 students
Departmental Outreach Pages
- Chemistry
- Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences (EAPS)
- Physics & Astronomy
- STATCOM P-12 Outreach
