The Discovery Center of Idaho is an interactive science and technology hub that immerses students in STEM concepts through hands-on displays, engaging challenges, and innovative experiments. Exhibits range across physics, biology, engineering, and environmental science, inviting learners to explore topics such as energy conservation, magnetism, space travel, and more. Whether they’re constructing simple machines, tackling puzzle-based engineering tasks, or investigating bodily functions through interactive models, students gain a deeper sense of how science and technology shape daily life.
Programs at the Discovery Center align with Idaho’s curriculum standards, offering themed workshops and demonstrations led by in-house educators. These sessions bolster students’ comprehension of complex scientific ideas, whether related to astronomy, circuitry, or human anatomy. The center’s facilitators emphasize critical thinking, prompting young minds to test hypotheses, refine ideas, and collaborate in problem-solving scenarios.
For students outside Boise, virtual field trips replicate the center’s high-energy approach with live experiments, guided exhibit tours, and Q&A periods. Educators can access lesson plans, activity guides, and training sessions to further integrate hands-on science into their classrooms. By blending lively experimentation with scientifically grounded curricula, the Discovery Center of Idaho cultivates enthusiasm for STEM fields and inspires the next generation of innovators.
