Kaleidoscope Education Series
SC Johnson’s Kaleidoscope Education Series (KES) programs complement school curricula and state science, math and technology standards. We invite you to join us for the upcoming 48th year of STEM programs made available at no cost to schools, teachers and students.
Program details are listed below by grade. Check back often as programs will be added throughout the school year. Once you sign up for a program, you will receive a confirmation email with more details about your reservation. Programs are held in person at the Golden Rondelle Theater in Racine and via broadcast to classrooms in communities where we do business.
Questions can be directed to: grted@scj.com or (262) 260-3091.
Frank Lloyd Wright / Jr. Architect Experience
This 75-90-minute program consists of a tour, a short film (on Frank Lloyd Wright's career and/or the film To Be Alive!) plus plenty of time for questions.
The tour experience includes an in-depth look at two historic buildings (and a walk through a third building) at SC Johnson's worldwide headquarters in Racine, Wisconsin. Whether you're looking for a program to supplement an architecture unit in school, Scouts or similar, or a way to share concepts with curious minds, this experience will captivate the attention of kids and adults while you discover the wonders of design!
Program times will be available May 10-20, 2027, and will be scheduled based on class availability. If you have questions or want to look at an earlier date, email grted@scj.com or call (262)-260-3091 to discuss.
Kindergarten Programs
More will be added so check back throughout the school year.
This Florentine Opera original adaptation of Hansel & Gretel is performed in English. Hansel and Gretel are sent to gather berries, but their adventure in the woods soon tests their wits and their bond as siblings. This playful take on Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera will weave a suspenseful and hilarious opera experience for your class. To help you prepare for this operetta, materials and activities will be shared with teachers in advance. (Presented by The Florentine Opera Baumgartner Studio Artists)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
This high-energy, interactive science program introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Spell-binding experiments demonstrate an incredible exothermic reaction and a hovercraft in action! Your class will be captivated watching a dry-cleaning bag become a hot air balloon creating air vortexes that will leave them “blown” away! This program supports core science standards and encourages curiosity, observation and scientific reasoning. (Presented by Mad Science-Milwaukee)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Your class will have fun during this program without realizing they are learning about patterns of the sun, moon, stars and the planets in our solar system. Patterns of movement beyond our own planet Earth including rotation around the sun will be observed, described and predicted. Fun balloon visuals with lots of student participation help kids understand! (Presented by Smarty Pants World)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
1st Grade Programs
More will be added so check back throughout the school year.
This program will take your students on a spectacular science adventure filled with surprises, laughter, and discovery! Through a series of amazing demonstrations, young scientists will explore the different kinds of matter that make up the world around them. As they watch, predict and make observations, students learn how scientists use their senses to describe materials and notice how different substances can look, feel, and behave in unique ways. (Presented by Club SciKidz)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
This Florentine Opera original adaptation of Hansel & Gretel is performed in English. Hansel and Gretel are sent to gather berries, but their adventure in the woods soon tests their wits and their bond as siblings. This playful take on Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera will weave a suspenseful and hilarious opera experience for your class. To help you prepare for this operetta, materials and activities will be shared with teachers in advance. (Presented by The Florentine Opera Baumgartner Studio Artists)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
This high-energy, interactive science program introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Spell-binding experiments demonstrate an incredible exothermic reaction and a hovercraft in action! Your class will be captivated watching a dry-cleaning bag become a hot air balloon creating air vortexes that will leave them “blown” away! This program supports core science standards and encourages curiosity, observation and scientific reasoning. (Presented by Mad Science-Milwaukee)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Your class will have fun during this program without realizing they are learning about patterns of the sun, moon, stars and the planets in our solar system. Patterns of movement beyond our own planet Earth including rotation around the sun will be observed, described and predicted. Fun balloon visuals with lots of student participation help kids understand! (Presented by Smarty Pants World)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
2nd Grade Programs
More will be added so check back throughout the school year.
This program will take your students on a spectacular science adventure filled with surprises, laughter, and discovery! Through a series of amazing demonstrations, young scientists will explore the different kinds of matter that make up the world around them. As they watch, predict and make observations, students learn how scientists use their senses to describe materials and notice how different substances can look, feel, and behave in unique ways. (Presented by Club SciKidz)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
This program uses exciting demonstrations, audience participation and scientific inquiry to introduce students to the fascinating properties of matter. Students discover how scientists ask questions, develop hypotheses, make predictions, observe carefully, collect evidence and use that evidence to explain the world around them. Students will explore the properties of solids, liquids and gases while learning the difference between physical and chemical changes. (Presented by Nitro Joe Science)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
This Florentine Opera original adaptation of Hansel & Gretel is performed in English. Hansel and Gretel are sent to gather berries, but their adventure in the woods soon tests their wits and their bond as siblings. This playful take on Engelbert Humperdinck’s opera will weave a suspenseful and hilarious opera experience for your class. To help you prepare for this operetta, materials and activities will be shared with teachers in advance. (Presented by The Florentine Opera Baumgartner Studio Artists)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
3rd Grade Programs
More will be added so check back throughout the school year.
Students will be exposed to foundational STEM concepts – the scientific method, predictions, patterns, cause and effect, creative problem solving and evidence – through interactive games and demonstrations.
If you missed this live program, click here to view the replay – and download the student worksheet. The link can also be shared with families.
Students embark on an immersive environmental adventure that combines holograms and animatronics to bring ecosystems from around the world to life. As they learn about the relationships between organisms and their environments, students explore biodiversity, habitat needs, survival adaptations and the impact of human actions on natural systems. Kids will have a blast while building an understanding of life and earth science concepts. (Presented by Earth Rangers)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
This program uses exciting demonstrations, audience participation and scientific inquiry to introduce students to the fascinating properties of matter. Students discover how scientists ask questions, develop hypotheses, make predictions, observe carefully, collect evidence and use that evidence to explain the world around them. Students will explore the properties of solids, liquids and gases while learning the difference between physical and chemical changes. (Presented by Nitro Joe Science)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Can invisible air move objects? How do opposing forces affect motion? What happens when heat and pressure change the behavior of everyday materials? Students investigate forces, motion, air pressure, thermal expansion, and cause-and-effect relationships while making predictions, observing experiments, and using evidence to explain scientific phenomena. An engineering challenge invites students to help create, test and improve a homemade vacuum cleaner, demonstrating how innovation, problem-solving and redesigning are essential to engineering.
Your students will love this exciting, interactive STEM adventure featuring astonishing science demonstrations and surprising discoveries! A follow-up teacher guide reinforces concepts and extends learning beyond the program. (Presented by Jim Lenz, The Magic and Science Guy)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Discover the amazing power of magnets, electricity and energy in this exciting, interactive science program! Through interactive demonstrations, students will explore how magnetic forces can attract, repel and even make objects appear to float. Watch as books seemingly defy gravity, ice catches fire and everyday materials behave in unexpected ways as the program brings science concepts to life while encouraging curiosity, observation and a deeper understanding of forces and energy. (Presented by Absolute Science)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
4th Grade Programs
More will be added so check back throughout the school year.
Students will be exposed to foundational STEM concepts – the scientific method, predictions, patterns, cause and effect, creative problem solving and evidence – through interactive games and demonstrations.
If you missed this live program, click here to view the replay – and download the student worksheet. The link can also be shared with families.
Students embark on an immersive environmental adventure that combines holograms and animatronics to bring ecosystems from around the world to life. As they learn about the relationships between organisms and their environments, students explore biodiversity, habitat needs, survival adaptations and the impact of human actions on natural systems. Kids will have a blast while building an understanding of life and earth science concepts. (Presented by Earth Rangers)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Your students will love this exciting, interactive STEM adventure featuring astonishing science demonstrations and surprising discoveries! A follow-up teacher guide reinforces concepts and extends learning beyond the program. (Presented by Jim Lenz, The Magic and Science Guy)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Discover the amazing power of magnets, electricity and energy in this exciting, interactive science program! Through interactive demonstrations, students will explore how magnetic forces can attract, repel and even make objects appear to float. Watch as books seemingly defy gravity, ice catches fire and everyday materials behave in unexpected ways as the program brings science concepts to life while encouraging curiosity, observation and a deeper understanding of forces and energy. (Presented by Absolute Science)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
5th Grade Programs
More will be added so check back throughout the school year.
Tim Hannig performs magic and mind reading that makes kids lean forward, then he pulls back the curtain on what is underneath: the math of probability and combinations, and the science of perception, why our eyes and our brains fool us so easily. Plus great character lessons for all!
This high-energy program uses mind-blowing demonstrations, comedy and hands-on involvement to make STEM concepts engaging and easy to understand. Students will become part of the action as they help perform experiments and illusions that spark curiosity. From the power of science to the creativity of engineering, this entertaining educational experience encourages students to think critically, ask questions and discover that learning can be both exciting and fun. (Presented by Brian Richards through Academic Entertainment)
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Students become scientists, engineers and coders in this standards-aligned program that transforms learning through interactive demonstrations and audience participation. First, we’ll explore essential STEM skills such as prediction, investigation, data collection, evidence-based reasoning and problem-solving. Then the audience steps into the role of a human algorithm, experiencing the logic of computer programming firsthand. (Presented by NTC)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Your class will get a backstage pass to the musical side of math in this upbeat, hands-on program focused on empowering young minds through musical math education. This program fosters a deeper understanding of math concepts, including the fractions and patterns behind rhythm, pitch and scales. (Presented by musician George Mauer through Academic Entertainment)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
6th Grade Programs
More will be added so check back throughout the school year.
Your class will be dazzled when David Hagerman – seen on America’s Got Talent – took the stage and lead students on a wild journey through different fields of science. Principles covered include kinetic energy, heat energy, electrical conductivity, states of matter and chemical reactions. His approach not only teaches important life skills but also demonstrates their relevance in real-world science. (Presented by David Hagerman)
If you missed this live program, click here to view the replay – and download the student worksheet. The link can also be shared with families.
Tim Hannig performs magic and mind reading that makes kids lean forward, then he pulls back the curtain on what is underneath: the math of probability and combinations, and the science of perception, why our eyes and our brains fool us so easily. Plus great character lessons for all!
Students become scientists, engineers and coders in this standards-aligned program that transforms learning through interactive demonstrations and audience participation. First, we’ll explore essential STEM skills such as prediction, investigation, data collection, evidence-based reasoning and problem-solving. Then the audience steps into the role of a human algorithm, experiencing the logic of computer programming firsthand. (Presented by NTC)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Your class will get a backstage pass to the musical side of math in this upbeat, hands-on program focused on empowering young minds through musical math education. This program fosters a deeper understanding of math concepts, including the fractions and patterns behind rhythm, pitch and scales. (Presented by musician George Mauer through Academic Entertainment)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
7th Grade Programs
More will be added so check back throughout the school year.
Your class will be dazzled when David Hagerman – seen on America’s Got Talent – took the stage and lead students on a wild journey through different fields of science. Principles covered include kinetic energy, heat energy, electrical conductivity, states of matter and chemical reactions. His approach not only teaches important life skills but also demonstrates their relevance in real-world science. (Presented by David Hagerman)
If you missed this live program, click here to view the replay – and download the student worksheet. The link can also be shared with families.
Tim Hannig performs magic and mind reading that makes kids lean forward, then he pulls back the curtain on what is underneath: the math of probability and combinations, and the science of perception, why our eyes and our brains fool us so easily. Plus great character lessons for all!
Exciting hands-on demonstrations will amaze and inspire your students as they are exposed to the often-intimidating field of physics and how it affects our everyday lives. In addition to the Laws of Motion, this program also touches on linear motion, rotational forces, energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, and the Law of Conservation of Energy in this action-packed program. (Presented by Mobile Ed Productions)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
Your class will get a backstage pass to the musical side of math in this upbeat, hands-on program focused on empowering young minds through musical math education. This program fosters a deeper understanding of math concepts, including the fractions and patterns behind rhythm, pitch and scales. (Presented by musician George Mauer through Academic Entertainment)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.
8th Grade Programs
Your class will be dazzled when David Hagerman – seen on America’s Got Talent – took the stage and lead students on a wild journey through different fields of science. Principles covered include kinetic energy, heat energy, electrical conductivity, states of matter and chemical reactions. His approach not only teaches important life skills but also demonstrates their relevance in real-world science. (Presented by David Hagerman)
If you missed this live program, click here to view the replay – and download the student worksheet. The link can also be shared with families.
Exciting hands-on demonstrations will amaze and inspire your students as they are exposed to the often-intimidating field of physics and how it affects our everyday lives. In addition to the Laws of Motion, this program also touches on linear motion, rotational forces, energy, kinetic energy, potential energy, and the Law of Conservation of Energy in this action-packed program. (Presented by Mobile Ed Productions)
Click here to make a reservation to attend a broadcast or an in-person program.