Ninja Née’s story-driven science adventures are designed to engage kids in active learning, spark curiosity, and build critical social-emotional skills — all while aligning with science standards.
Flexible Formats to Fit Your Needs
Whether you’re looking for a quick in-class activity or a full-length science adventure, we’ve got options to match your schedule and goals. All workshops are hands-on, story-driven, and align with NGSS and NYSSLS standards.
Mini-Lessons
30–40 minutes
Ideal for classroom periods, school-day enrichment, or rotations. Focused content with a single clear learning outcome.
Includes:
1 NGSS and NYSSLS-aligned science objective
Quick hands-on activity
Story-based engagement
SEL themes like confidence, resilience, and teamwork
Full Workshops
90–120 minutes
Perfect for STEM days, special events, or deep-dives into key science concepts. Includes multiple experiments, reflection time, and real-world tie-ins.
SEL development: perseverance, collaboration, emotional regulation
Featured Workshops
Ninja Née and the Impact Equation
This fast-paced mini lesson brings Newton’s Second Law to life through martial arts–inspired physics. Students measure force, mass, and acceleration, then apply their understanding in a thrilling (and safe) board-breaking activity. It’s high engagement in under an hour.
Details:
Grade Range: 2nd–5th
Duration: 30–40 minutes
Science Focus: Force, motion, acceleration
Standards: NGSS 3-PS2-1, NYSSLS 3-PS2-1, 3-5-ETS1
SEL Themes: Confidence, courage, emotional regulation
A mysterious signal has Née on the move! In this immersive sound-and-wave workshop, students experiment with vibration, resonance, and energy transfer using tuning forks, string phones, and collaborative chain reactions. It’s inquiry-based learning with a sonic twist.
Details:
Grade Range: 2nd–5th
Duration: 90–120 minutes
Science Focus: Sound, vibration, wave behavior
Standards: NGSS 4-PS3-2, 4-PS4-1, NYSSLS 4-PS4-1
SEL Themes: Problem-solving, cooperation, persistence
When the science fair’s power source vanishes, Née must rely on science, creativity, and her team to save the day. Students rotate through cypher-breaking, balloon-powered cars, egg-drop engineering, and soda-powered geysers. Covers multiple science domains with maximum energy.
Not seeing exactly what you need? We’re happy to design custom sessions based on your curriculum, your classroom goals, or a favorite science theme. Whether it’s part of a broader unit or a standalone event, Ninja Née is ready for the mission.
