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Curiosity Crate: A Ready-to-Use Learning Kit from the Pavek Museum

Bring history and STEAM to life—right in your classroom.

Curiosity Crate Request Form

Looking for a free, hands-on resource that engages your students in meaningful, cross-curricular learning? The Curiosity Crate from the Pavek Museum a free education loan box and is designed with teachers in mind. Each crate delivers everything you need to explore the evolution of communication, from early radio to modern media, through interactive lessons and real-world artifacts.

What’s Inside the Crate?

•Adaptable & Easy to Teach Lessons – Historical and scientific information is provided for all artifacts making it easy to adapt them to any classroom needs for a range of grades. The information is classroom-tested and easy to implement, whether you’re teaching STEM, social studies, or even media arts.
• Engaging Student Activities – Hands-on projects and inquiry-based learning that support collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking.
• Real Artifacts & Tools – Students interact with actual components and replicas, making abstract concepts concrete and memorable.

Flexible & Teacher-Friendly

Whether you’re looking to enrich your science unit, support media literacy goals, or just spark student curiosity, the Curiosity Crate is a flexible resource that fits your schedule and teaching style.

Reserve a Crate for Your Classroom

Crates are available for up to 7-week loan periods and can be picked up directly from the Pavek Museum. Supplies are limited, so early reservations are encouraged.

Curiosity Crate Request Form

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