by Ted Beyer
Brushbots, bristlebots, scooterbots, and any other cleverly named bots have been around for years. You know—the toothbrush head (or something similar) paired with a tiny vibrating motor and a battery. For years, classroom teachers and homeschool parents have been using them to introduce even young students to the principles of engineering and robotics.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
Winter Science Videos that Sizzle!Taking your class outdoors may not be an option in winter, but showing videos that explore the wintry world is a great way to explore winter science!
If you come across a video you’d like us to add to this list, leave us a comment below!
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
If you have a favorite winter science lesson or activity, please leave us a comment below!
Thanks to Julie Olson, President SDSTA, for sharing two excellent discussion starters related to winter:
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
Why not insert a bit of winter science humor into your next quiz or homework page? Extra points for students who guess the right answers to our riddles!
If you have a favorite cartoon or joke, we invite you to share it as a comment below.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
Looking for an engaging winter science lesson? How about a blubber mitt? It’s a great way to explore many subjects: thermodynamics, animal adaptation, insulating properties, density, and perception, to name just a few.
If you’re teaching animal adaptation, your students may also be interested in this Top Ten Hibernators list, from cold-blooded animals such as frogs to mammals like prairie dogs.
Enjoy!
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
