Once Upon a STEM: The Science of Fairy Tales

Have you ever wondered how that gingerbread house Hansel and Gretel munched on in the middle of the woods stood up in the first place? Learn the STEM behind the fairy tale with the help of Professor Everafter. Have you heard the story of Jack? You know, the one where he plants the magic beans, and a giant beanstalk shoots up into the sky. Did you ever wonder what a scientist would make of that beanstalk? Well wonder no longer, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put these fairy tales under the microscope.

How could a big, bad wolf blow down a house? With science! Read along with Professor Everafter as he explains the STEM behind this favorite fairy tale. Have you heard the story of Jack? You know, the one where he plants the magic beans, and a giant beanstalk shoots up into the sky. Did you ever wonder what a scientist would make of that beanstalk? Well wonder no longer, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put these fairy tales under the microscope.

Rapunzel, Rapunzel. Let down your hair. Wait, is hair strong enough for a human to use it to climb up a tower? Yes! Professor Everafter explains how using STEM. Have you heard the story of Jack? You know, the one where he plants the magic beans, and a giant beanstalk shoots up into the sky. Did you ever wonder what a scientist would make of that beanstalk? Well wonder no longer, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put these fairy tales under the microscope.

Jack climbed up a giant beanstalk that shot straight to the sky. But what would it take for a beanstalk to grow so tall? And how does it stay standing? Professor Everafter and STEM have the answers! Have you heard the story of Jack? You know, the one where he plants the magic beans, and a giant beanstalk shoots up into the sky. Did you ever wonder what a scientist would make of that beanstalk? Well wonder no longer, because Professor Everafter is here, and he is going to put these fairy tales under the microscope.