Bridging the Gender Divide: Toys that Build STEM Skills
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National Museum of Toys and Miniatures 5235 Oak St., Kansas City, Missouri
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"Bridging the Gender Divide" runs from July 15, 2020 through Sept. 5, 2021.
Bridging the Gender Divide: Toys that Build STEM Skills offers a historical look at how toys helped children develop the skills that contributed to success in STEM-based careers, and how the advertising of these toys has changed over time to reflect cultural values. From chemistry to construction, toys have prepared generations of kids to pursue careers in STEM fields. Discover how these toys, once marketed primarily to boys, have evolved to encourage all children through play to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.