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Everything science is found here from science activities for school and home use to lesson plans and blogs about the state of science in education today.
View ArticleSnap Circuits Green: Learning Science at Home
I reviewed Snap Circuits several months ago and talked about its fun and educational value for my seven year old son. Recently Elenco Electronics, makers of the original Snap Circuits came out with...
View ArticleSnap Circuits: a Must Have Educational Toy
My seven year old son Ben has been passionate about Legos since he was 5. He attends a weekly lego club, collects lego magazines, keeps every box and every manual. His room looks like a shrine to legos...
View ArticleHexBug Nano: Educational and Fun
Recipient of the 2010 Toy of the Year award from Creative Child Magazine and featured on the Today Show, the HexBug Nano offers many ways to learn about the science of vibration. It is a tiny,...
View ArticleWhy Your Child’s Science Education Matters
As we grow to rely more on technology every day, the importance of science education becomes more evident. However, the role of technology in our lives is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to...
View ArticleAiding Your Child’s Science Education
A good science education is not limited to the wall’s of your child’s school. There is a lot you can do as a parent to foster your child’s interest in science and encourage success in the classroom....
View ArticleClassroom Crowding
I call it the ‘Birthday Party Rule’ – every parent has a limit for how many children they will allow to attend a birthday party in their home. It doesn’t matter what the exact number is, every parent...
View ArticleScience and the Citizen
“Why do I gotta learn this stuff? I’m never going to use it!” Many teachers have wished for a nickel every time they heard this particular classic phrase spring from a defiant youngster’s mouth in the...
View ArticleFun Science Video #1
Space Facts: Did You Know? Would you have ever known that outer space smelt like fried steak? This video provides insightful space facts, great images, and a brand new perspective of our universe....
View ArticleSuccessful Science Fair Projects for Kids
When deciding on the perfect science fair project, kids have lots to consider. Is it connected with a topic they find interesting? Will they be able to accomplish the project with positive results?...
View ArticleScience and Technology in the Classroom
In the time of the iPhone, tablet computers and shrinking portable music players, science and technology in the classroom have gone into overdrive. Schools are now requiring students, as young as...
View ArticleTen Thousand to one: Physics Lesson Plan
Teaching physics concepts is a challenge in today’s classroom. How can a teacher present the majesty of physics in an era of decreasing budgets and often inadequate space? All too often, schools and...
View ArticlePowerPoint or PowerPointless
There seems to be some controversy raging over the use of so-called ‘presentation software’ such as Microsoft’s PowerPoint and others. In 2003, National Public Radio estimated that there were...
View ArticleScience Through Literature in Inner City Schools
It was very exciting – and a little intimidating – to be invited to spend a day at an inner-city high school in Los Angeles. I have spent over a decade developing and promoting an interdisciplinary...
View ArticleHumans on Mars: Risk vs. Reward
Some of the boffins who hate human space exploration are at it again, claiming that human exploration of Mars is “too risky.” Their new hobby horse – spaceflight is a cancer risk. That’s right,...
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