By Donna Giachetti
In this season of COVID-19, “at home learning” has taken on a vastly different meaning. These days, if you have a school-aged child, you’re facing a slew of new challenges. How do you help your child stay on track with her digital classroom work? Where can you find learning tools that are meaningful AND fun? And how will you keep your kids’ minds engaged during the summer months?
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by Donna Giachetti
If you’ve read our CEO’s blog, “Why I LOVE Working at EI,” you already know that Educational Innovations is a VERY friendly workplace for dogs. We started with Brody, our official “EI Lab dog.” Next came Hunny, then Griffin, and last—but NEVER least—our frisky young Molly. These puppies are doted upon by all EI employees. There are always fresh carrots in the fridge and various sized Milk Bones on hand for our furry tribe.
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by Becca Fanucci
Bacteria is literally everywhere. In fact, it’s estimated there are more bacterial cells in your body than human cells! Students are always fascinated with growing bacteria. It’s an awesome way to discover which surfaces are dirtier than others… or whether the “five second rule” about dropped food is really legitimate. I usually present my bacterial culture lab during the first week of school. Not only are students engaged, but it’s a good way to review variables and the steps needed to set up a controlled experiment.
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by Will Wharton
At Backyard Brains, our goal is to make advanced science simple! We develop low-cost versions of high-tech devices to make entry-level neuroscience and human physiology experiments available to everyone.
New to Educational Innovations is Backyard Brains’ Heart and Brain SpikerBox. This simple device makes it easy for teachers and students to record electrical signals from your heart, brain, and eyes—making previously “advanced” science experiments much more accessible for all. Read the rest of this entry »
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by Priscilla Robinson
Spring in the Pacific Northwest comes with a fanfare of germinating seeds, blossoming flowers, and budding trees. As a science educator, I like to jump on Mother Nature’s bandwagon to bring this burst of plant life into my classroom with a variety of biology experiments and activities. What your students see every day can bloom into teachable moments. These learning ideas will help you make the most out of the magic and science of spring.
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