STEM Learning That’s Out of This World
Proudly recognized by STEM.org for bringing science to life through curiosity, creativity, and (of course) candy.
Recognized for Educational Excellence
Space Candy has been officially recognized as a STEM.org Authenticated™ Educational Product and honored with the Best in STEM Award.
These awards celebrate products that demonstrate measurable educational value and inspire learning in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Each bite of Space Candy sparks curiosity - connecting real scientific principles to the sweet side of discovery.
Explore Our Lesson Plans
Our free, standards-aligned lesson plans make STEM learning hands-on, engaging, and easy to implement in classrooms or at home. Each lesson pairs science concepts with Space Candy activities that bring learning to life.
Crunchy Space Snacks: How Astronauts Use Freeze-Drying
Discover how astronauts preserve food in space using freeze-drying. Students experiment with moisture removal and learn how Space Candy mimics the same technology that keeps astronauts fueled in orbit.
Density & Mass: Why Rockets Care About Weight
Students explore why weight matters in rocket design by comparing densities, understanding balance, and seeing firsthand how “light” engineering can make heavy science fun.
States of Matter & Phase Changes: Sublimation vs. Melting
What happens when solids skip the liquid stage? This lesson explores sublimation through real-world candy science and connections to how materials behave in the vacuum of space.
Sweet Science: The Chemistry of Sugar
Students become candy chemists as they explore temperature, crystallization, and how molecular changes impact texture and taste.
Tastebuds & Texture Science
Why do crunchy foods taste so good? Students explore sensory science — how texture, sound, and perception combine to create the ultimate taste experience.
Into the Void: Understanding the Vacuum of Space
Simulate a vacuum environment and observe what happens when air pressure disappears. Students link this experiment to space science and Space Candy’s unique freeze-dried process.
Aligned with NGSS Standards
Each Space Candy lesson plan aligns with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and is built to inspire critical thinking, collaboration, and experimentation.
Perfect for classrooms, homeschool programs, and after-school clubs in grades 3–8.
- 🧪 Hands-on Experiments
- 📚 Standards-Aligned
- 💫 Fun & Engaging
- 👩🚀 Real-World STEM Connections
Proudly Recognized by STEM.org
Space Candy is proud to be both a STEM.org Authenticated™ Educational Product and Best in STEM 2025 Award Winner — proof that fun and learning can go hand in hand.
