How to Throw a Science-Themed Birthday Party


Linda Dunnavantby 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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Chromatography with Autumn Leaves


Linda Dunnavantby: Linda Dunnavant

Experimenting with Fall Leaves

Autumn is here! Football season, sweater weather, hay rides, pumpkin spice lattes… I could go on and on, but I think we can all agree that the leaves changing colors is the main signal that fall is upon us. This is a magical time of year, and students will love this engaging, hands-on lesson that is appropriate for elementary and middle school students.  Let’s start with some background. Read the rest of this entry »


Nana’s Halloween Bag of Science Tricks


Priscilla Robinson, Educational Innovationsby:  Priscilla Robinson

Autumn is such a magical time of the year.  Leaves change and landscapes are transformed with flaming red, vibrant gold and jolly orange.  It’s almost magical: pumpkins start to appear on porches and black cats, scarecrows, and goblins stand ready to greet passersby.

Yesterday, as I sat sipping my coffee, transfixed on the seasonal changes of the Portland skyline and surrounding hills, my iPhone awakened with a familiar ring.  It was Henry, my three-year-old grandson in Seattle.

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Spooky Science in the News


For this edition of In the News, we’re sharing some of our favorite reports on creepy bugs, bats and creatures that GLOW… in other words, things that go bump! in the night.

Let’s start with SMALL spooky science stuff:

The American Museum of Natural History has a wonderful web page devoted to the creepiest, crawliest species—for example, the Goblin Spider and the Zombie Ant.  Read on if you dare!

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You Said It! Spooky Science Product Reviews


You Said It! Product Reviews - Educational Innovations NewsletterHalloween isn’t just a great time for tricks and treats… it’s time for spooky science, too!

Halloween brings out the kid in all of us.  Who can resist the fun of pumpkin carving, dressing up as furry monsters, scary ghouls or (dare we say) mad scientists?

At Educational Innovations, we only select science materials that are sure to leave a memorable impression upon your students.   We believe the best way to learn is to have FUN!  And that’s never more true than during the Halloween season.

Read on for a selection of our customers’ rave reviews of some of our favorite spooky science products.

If you have a favorite Educational Innovations product, let us know!  We’d love to share your review with your fellow teachers and science lovers.

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