By Captain Roy Bentley
Renewable energy is a hot topic around the world. What IS renewable energy? As you probably already know, it is energy sourced by a power that is not depleted when used. As nations strive to reduce the impact of CO2 and other pollutants on the Earth, there’s a global push toward zero emission energy sources. In other words, renewable energy.
Examples of renewable energy are Wind, Solar, Tidal, Geothermal, and Hydropower.
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By Donna Giachetti
When you think of spaghetti, what comes to mind? Delicious swirls of long pasta coated with your favorite sauce? Or… bridges? Yes, bridges! Creating a spaghetti bridge is a tried-and-true engineering challenge that can be done by students of all ages. The opportunities for variables—and STEM learning—are (nearly) endless!
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By Laurie Neilsen
I’ve wanted a 3D printer for a long time, but I live in a small apartment where space is limited. That’s why I was thrilled when Educational Innovations, the company I work for, started selling 3D pens. They’re much smaller and more affordable than 3D printers, and they don’t require any special computer programs to use.
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by Nancy Foote
Two of my favorite things are bubbles and balloons. I once had a part-time job delivering balloons. How I loved that job! I learned a lot about gas laws. I found out balloons take up less volume in cold weather and expand in hot weather. (Some of those lessons I learned the hard way.) I gained plenty of insight into people… and tips… and, of course, balloons!
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by Robert O. Grover
Educational Innovations is delighted to introduce the databot™. This little cube may be small, but it’s a fantastically powerful tool for all kinds of scientific research.
In this blog we have highlighted some of the awesome ideas folks have submitted for how they would use the databot™. So relax and scroll through a few pages of magnificent ideas from teachers and STEM lovers like you! As you read, ask yourself, “What might I do with my own databot™?” Read the rest of this entry »
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