August 15, 2017
Even the youngest learners love fossils and dinosaurs! Talking about prehistoric life is a wonderful way to introduce your students to many areas of science: biology, earth science, geology, evolution, and more. Read on to hear what our customers are saying about our some of their favorite EI teaching tools.
If you have a favorite Educational Innovations product related to fossils and dinosaurs, we invite you to send us a comment below. We’d love to share your review with your fellow teachers and science lovers.
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Biology, College level, Earth Science, Elementary level, High School level, life science, Middle School level | Tagged: dinosaur dig, Educational Innovations, evolution, fossil dig, fossilized shark's teeth, fossils, hands-on activity, homeschool, paleontology, parent friendly, science, science fair project, STEM, variables | 
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
July 28, 2017
by Linda Dunnavant
The ZigZag Density Tumbler is an elegant desk “toy” and much more. Turn the tumbler over and watch two different colors of droplets float down in a relaxing zigzag pattern. I like to keep mine on my desk. I often pick it up and watch it while I clear my head. Not only is the tumbler a soothing, relaxing activity for busy adults, but it also provides so many possibilities for calming, inspiring, and teaching students. Read the rest of this entry »
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
July 7, 2017
by Priscilla Robinson
Dinosaurs inspire curiosity and wonder in scientists of all ages. With the help of Educational Innovations’ Home Science Lab: Tabletop Fossil Safari, young learners can conduct investigations at home to dynamically discover how fossils were created millions of years ago, and to better understand how they continue to be unearthed by paleontologists today. Everything you need comes in the nifty Home Science Lab box: six activities organized in a booklet filled with easy-to-follow instructions, whimsical illustrations and photographs, assorted chemicals, household items, and of course, real fossils!
It’s so easy, even a grandmother can do it. Seriously!
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2 Comments | Biology, Earth Science, Elementary level, experiments, life science, Middle School level | Tagged: DIY, Educational Innovations, experiments, fun experiments, hands-on activity, home science lab, homeschool, parent friendly, science | Permalink
Posted by Donna Giachetti
June 16, 2017
by Linda Dunnavant
Most kids find the idea of science thrilling. It conjures up images of potions, explosions, and top-secret laboratories. When I asked my son what kind of birthday party he wanted this year, he eagerly exclaimed, “A science party!” That night, I was taken aback when I Googled science birthday party ideas. Many of the suggestions seemed far too adult-led and complicated—not to mention expensive!
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2 Comments | Elementary level, experiments, Middle School level | Tagged: DIY, Educational Innovations, experiments, fun experiments, halloween fun, hands-on activity, homeschool, parent friendly, science, STEM | Permalink
Posted by Donna Giachetti
June 2, 2017
By Jeremy Johnson
In my 13 years of classroom teaching experience, I’ve learned a few tricks to keep my students from becoming overwhelmed—or bored—by their science textbooks. One of my favorite tricks is to get my kids up on their feet, doing science instead of reading about it.
When I teach about gravity and center of mass, for example, I like to shake things up by turning our classroom into an impromptu biokinetics lab. I challenge my students to perform a series of seemingly simple physical tests, described below. Lift a chair? Raise your leg? Pick up a quarter? No problem! (Or so they think…)
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
