August 15, 2017
It’s easy to start a discussion about fossils and paleontology: just ask your students to name their favorite dinosaurs. Everybody’s got one!
Depending upon the grade(s) you teach, your discussion may revolve around characteristics and classification of specific dinosaurs, the concept of extinction, the field of paleontology, or much more. We’ve amassed a wealth of links and ideas that we’re sure will help you get your class excited about learning more. So… start digging!
If you have any ideas for new discussion starters on this topic, you’re invited to share with us in the comments section below.
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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 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
March 17, 2017
By Roy Bentley and Ken Crawford
You’ve probably heard the expression, “A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step.” That’s certainly true of Educational Innovations‘ Transparent Alternator Kit. It’s a hands-on kit that visually (and vividly) demonstrates how electricity is created—the single step that has launched humankind into the technological age! Show your students the start of this fascinating path and they will begin their own journey.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
March 3, 2017
by Paul Reyna
Have you ever had a science activity or demonstration that you really liked to do with your students, but then were told you could not do it anymore—or it did not fit your curriculum?
That is exactly what happened to me a few years ago.
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