Explorika

Explorika is a small Czech educational publisher creating practical resources for science and nature learning. Its materials encourage children to observe, describe, and investigate the natural world through hands-on activities rather than relying on memorization. Designed for independent or group work, the resources guide students step by step, helping teachers support inquiry without needing to be specialists.

Explorika offers identification guides for minerals, rocks, fossils, soils, meteorites, clouds, and groups of animals, including waterproof folding guides and illustrated learning tools. Its teaching materials include complete lesson sets for different school levels, covering topics such as geology, minerals, fossils, soils, animal groups, and birds around waterways. The site also offers mineral samples for classroom investigation, with custom sample types and sizes available on request.

For educators, Explorika provides webinars featuring classroom-tested activities and opportunities to exchange ideas, as well as consultations to organize school mineral and rock collections. Its blog shares practical teaching tips and inspiration for inquiry-based science education.