How Merge EDU Brings Hands-On Science and STEM Learning Home
Whether you’re a first-year homeschooling parent or a seasoned pro looking for something new, Merge EDU makes science and STEM hands-on, engaging, and fun—without sacrificing academic rigor.
Many families are choosing to homeschool their children because it offers the freedom to customize their child’s education. However, it can sometimes come with the challenge of keeping lessons fresh, hands-on, and deeply engaging, especially in science and STEM topics. That’s where Merge EDU and the Merge Cube can help.
Merge EDU transforms smartphones, tablets, and Chromebooks into powerful science labs—giving students the ability to touch, hold, and explore digital 3D models and simulations using augmented reality. Whether you’re teaching at the kitchen table, in the backyard, or on the go, Merge EDU offers a flexible, portable, and interactive way to bring core science concepts to life.
📦 A Science Lab in the Palm of Your Hand
At the center of Merge EDU is the Merge Cube—a foam cube that acts as a physical anchor for digital experiences. With it, students can hold a beating heart, rotate the solar system, dissect a virtual frog, or examine the layers of the Earth. And with the Merge EDU apps, these activities are part of a growing library of science-standards aligned content covering physical science, life science, Earth science, space science and more.
For homeschool families without access to expensive lab equipment or a variety of hands-on manipulatives, the Merge Cube offers the equivalent of thousands of dollars worth of virtual models and hands-on materials—without cluttering your home.
✨ Flexible, Student-Led Learning
One of the biggest advantages of Merge EDU for homeschoolers is that it supports both guided instruction and independent exploration. Students can choose simulations that match their interests, or parents can assign them simulations and objects that align with your weekly science goals. With corresponding activity plans and a screen recording feature, it’s easy to track progress and encourage reflection—even if you’re teaching multiple children at once.
Younger students can engage in tactile, visual learning experiences that reinforce observation skills and vocabulary, while older students can use Merge EDU to explore systems thinking, design projects, and even prototype 3D models using Merge Creator.
💻 Tech That Supports Your Student from K-12
Merge EDU isn’t just for one grade or one topic—it’s designed to support learners from early elementary through high school. Early learners can hold animals and fossils while exploring habitats and life cycles, while older students can analyze DNA, create virtual 3D models, or investigate real-time NASA and NOAA data.
As your learner grows, Merge EDU provides rich opportunities for inquiry-based learning and career exploration with Merge STEM Projects.
🌎 A Global Tool for Local Learning
Used in over 180 countries and every major school district in the U.S., Merge EDU is trusted by educators, parents, and students worldwide. And for homeschoolers, it offers the best of both worlds: world-class content combined with the freedom to tailor learning experiences to your family’s rhythm and values.
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Whether you’re a first-year homeschooling parent or a seasoned pro looking for something new, Merge EDU makes science and STEM hands-on, engaging, and fun—without sacrificing academic rigor.
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👉 Try Merge EDU free for 14 days at TryMerge.com and bring learning to life—no matter where school happens.
