By Jared Hottenstein
How do you make online learning interactive? I wrestled with that question when my classroom became a computer screen. Science is everywhere, but we seldom take the time to stop and think about it.
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November 25, 2020
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Science Gifts for the Holidays
November 13, 2020
By Donna Giachetti
With holidays approaching, it’s time to make up my list (and check it twice) of the loved ones I’d like to celebrate with gifts. Sure, some ambitious folks may already have their holiday shopping “in the bag,” so to say. But for the rest of us, here are some unique ideas for science-based gifts.
A quick visit to Educational Innovations’ HOLIDAY LAB always puts me in a festive mood. There are Gifts for Geeks, a plethora of Stocking Stuffers, a special section devoted to Puzzles and Games, and more!
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Building Bridges with Spaghetti
October 30, 2020By 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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A Closer Look at Magnifiers
September 11, 2020By Donna Giachetti
So much of science depends upon observation and therefore, our power of sight. But the most fascinating things are often those we cannot see without the help of magnifiers!
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¡La Ciencia en Español! (Science in Spanish!)
August 28, 2020By Donna Giachetti
I studied Spanish from kindergarten through college. Used to be, I could speak and write fairly fluently. These days I’m a bit rusty but—like the old saying about getting back on a bicycle—the skill does come back with a bit of practice.
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