A Science Project That Could Change the World
By Contributor Scott Yates
It’s true that not everyone is a fan of science fair projects.
But what if students could be involved in a project that directly affects them and their families? What if they could help prove that a governmental…
Don't Miss Your Best Chance to Study Electrostatics
By Christy McGuire, ThrivingSTEM.com
For those of us who live in the United States it is winter time right now. Most people think about snow as the main scientific aspect of winter. Some may even think about the increase in darkness. …
How to Study Density with Popcorn
by Christy McGuire, Contributor
Thanksgiving is almost here! You can use one of the original foods from the first Thanksgiving to discuss density with your students. Popcorn is fascinating because it changes so drastically during the cooking…
How to Use Popcorn to Teach Rates
by Christy McGuire, Contributor
This time of year, students’ minds are starting to drift to the upcoming Thanksgiving Holidays. Why not use popcorn to channel a little of that excitement into your classroom? Use popcorn to teach graphing,…
How to Combine Thanksgiving and Science in your Elementary Classroom
How to Study Seeds with Popcorn
by Christy McGuire, Contributor
Students’ minds are turning to the holidays. You can harness some of that excitement by including some holiday-themed activities in your classroom.
There are many great learning…
Look Up! The Night Sky is Full of Awesome!
You don’t need a big, strong telescope to see wonders in the night sky. All the ancients had was their eyes, and since the air was unpolluted and without the interference of electric lights, they could see quite a lot up there. I’ve…
Earn a Science-Themed Badge at Junior Ranger Programs at a National Park
By Contributor Jacquie Fisher, KC Edventures
The Junior Ranger programs in our National Parks are a wonderful way to introduce kids to hand-on science opportunities. Science and nature activities are offered to kids and families are more…
Zipwire Science – A Lesson in Gravity and Friction
By Maggy Woodley from Red Ted Art
We do love to have FUN in our house and we love nothing more than a bit of PLAY. The best part about play however, is that you are learning WHILST having fun. But I am sure I am “preaching to the converted.”
A…
How the Planets Got Their Names – Stories, Not Science
By Jane Goodwin
There have been some awesome sights in the night sky lately – the triangle of Jupiter, Mars, and Venus, for example, and right now, the brightly shining Saturn. Every night sky is full of wonders, and every night sky has…
10 Simple Tips for Bringing Science into your Home
By Kim Vij, The Educators’ Spin On It
Do you ever wonder if your child is getting enough Science?
As an educator and parent I have observed over the years that with more and more time focused on Reading, Writing and Math our children…
