August 17, 2017
by Priscilla Robinson
Science teachers aren’t the only ones energized about the eclipse of the Sun. People everywhere are anticipated to take time on Monday to view this cosmic phenomenon. All of North America will be in its path, with a huge swath of the United States witnessing a total solar eclipse. From Salem, Oregon to Charleston, South Carolina, twelve states are in the path of totality. So whether you are a teacher just back to school or a parent trying to make some final summer memories, check it out. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity for you and the kids.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
August 15, 2017
At Educational Innovations, we love helping teachers come up with new, exciting ways to explore science topics with their students. And let’s face it, what child doesn’t love dinosaurs and fossils?
The fact is, there are just so many ways to bring this subject into the classroom like activities and experiments that we couldn’t decide on a single lesson that would appeal to all students and teachers. Luckily, the “interwebs” are chockful of excellent lesson ideas.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
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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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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