Tired of Screens? Spark STEM Curiosity (Without the Wi-Fi) with This Free Experiment Logbook
Let’s face it: between TikToks, YouTube shorts, and games with graphics that make real life look blurry… kids have a lot of reasons to stay glued to a screen.
But what if you could hand them something that’s just as engaging—and actually educational?
Introducing the STEM Experiment Logbook, a free digital download created by real educators (and hovercraft builders 👀) to turn science into a hands-on adventure. Whether you're a teacher, parent, camp counselor, or after-school program leader, this logbook is your new best friend for screen-free, brain-on fire learning.
What Is the STEM Experiment Logbook?
The STEM Experiment Logbook is a printable, interactive journal designed for kids to document their wildest ideas, epic science experiments, and glorious STEM discoveries. Think: a guided STEM diary + lab notebook + creative chaos containment system.
Made by the creators of The Hovercraft Project, the logbook is equal parts silly and scientific—because we believe learning should feel like an adventure, not an obligation.
Inside the logbook, kids will:
🧪 Execute and track their own experiments
✍️ Record hypotheses, materials, steps, results & reflections
🤓 Learn through observation, mistake-making, and some messes
😂 Enjoy humor-laced prompts that make learning actually fun
💭 Reflect like real scientists (even if things didn’t go as planned!)
Who Is This Logbook For?
Kids who want to explore learning, thinking boldly, trying new things, and learning from what explodes (literally or metaphorically).
Parents who want unplugged activities that don’t involve 47 glue sticks and a breakdown in aisle 9.
Teachers who need a meaningful enrichment tool that aligns with real STEM learning goals.
Camp leaders looking to add educational impact to summer fun without boring worksheets.
After-school educators who want something that sparks both joy and inquiry.
Literally anyone who’s ever heard “I’m bored” and doesn’t want to hand over a tablet.
What Makes This Logbook Different?
Besides the fact that it’s FREE 🎉, this logbook was made by the team behind The Hovercraft Project, a traveling STEM experience that’s reached over 100,000 students across the country.
We know what works in classrooms, in gymnasiums, and even in the chaos of a summer camp rec room. This isn’t just a “busy activity”—it’s a tool that:
Boosts scientific thinking
Encourages collaboration (hello, teamwork!)
Validates mistakes as part of the learning process
Turns students into scientists—not just science watchers
Helps adults provide value without needing a degree in engineering
And did we mention? It’s genuinely fun.
What’s Inside the Logbook?
Here’s a sneak peek of what kids get to do:
Choose or invent experiments
Write hypotheses (even if it’s “This spaghetti bridge will hold my cat”)
Record steps, materials, and wacky results
Reflect on what worked, what didn’t, and what they’d try next time
Use creative prompts like “If I had unlimited supplies I would…”
Try one of 5 easy starter experiment ideas if they need inspiration
Feel like a real scientist… because they ARE one!
Why This Matters More Than Ever
STEM is more than just a buzzword. It’s the foundation for tomorrow’s problem-solvers, engineers, and thinkers. But if we want to grow curious minds, we have to give them the space (and support) to explore, fail, try again, and ask “What if?”
The STEM Experiment Logbook does exactly that!
Whether you’re using it for summer enrichment, classroom exploration, or just to keep your kids off devices for more than 10 minutes, it gives you a meaningful (and hilarious) way to support learning that sticks.
Ready to Download?
Smash that big blue button below (don’t actually smash it—we like our buttons intact) and we’ll email you the logbook!
💡 Pro Tip: Use It Again & Again
Print multiple copies of the experiment pages and use them all summer long. Or, laminate the logbook and let kids reuse it with dry erase markers. Boom—zero waste, endless STEM!
Keep the Learning Going
While you’re here, check out these free resources:
The Recipe for STEM Education Success – our free guide to creating impactful STEM learning experiences (for any setting!)
More STEM ideas on the Hover Blog – where science meets storytelling with a side of duct tape
Request a Hovercraft Project Tour Date – we bring a full-scale mobile STEM lab to your school gymnasium. In just one day, 5th grade students will collaborate in teams to design, build, test, and ride their own working hovercrafts!
We believe learning should be bold, loud, occasionally messy, and always empowering. The Hovercraft Project is here to help you make that happen—one experiment at a time.
Now go forth and science!