October 17, 2017
Many TV shows, movies and podcasts highlight forensic science. However, not all shows depict this fascinating field accurately. Watching the videos here, your students will learn about the history of DNA testing… CSI career choices… and more. Get a “clue” about how toxicology and chemistry have changed this field. Among other things, these videos will probably give you something to consider the next time you’re watching television.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
October 17, 2017
Teaching forensic science is always fun—especially when you use equipment like fingerprinting pads, blood typing kits, UV flashlights, and of course magnifiers. (Don’t forget the Crime Scene Tape!) Many of our customers swear by these materials as a compelling way to “set the stage” for memorable learning.
If you have a favorite Educational Innovations forensic science product, 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
September 29, 2017
by Ted Beyer
Fidget spinners are the latest fad to sweep, seemingly, the world. Love them or hate them, they are everywhere—on playgrounds, in backyards, living rooms, and even schools, although many schools have banned them as being distractions. But wait just a minute here! For once, let’s see if we can’t use a fad to teach something. You see, there is actually a fair bit of science lurking in those spinney things.
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August 25, 2017
By Cathy Byrne
This is one of my favorite team-building, icebreaker activities. It’s also a great way to introduce your students to engineering! It can be done with students at many different grade levels. At the beginning of class, I start by welcoming my students to the staff of [Insert-the-name-of-your-school-here] Engineering Company.
I split the class into small groups and tell them: your team has been tasked with constructing the tallest free-standing tower you can build with the materials provided. I give each team a bag containing 20 pipe cleaners and I let them dive right in. It doesn’t take long for the teams to figure out that they need a strong base to hold the flimsy pipe cleaners.
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Posted by Donna Giachetti
August 15, 2017
It’s easy to start a discussion about fossils and paleontology. Just ask your students to name their favorite dinosaurs. Almost everybody has a dino fave!
Depending upon the grade(s) you teach, your discussion may revolve around characteristics and classification of specific dinosaurs… the concept of extinction… or even the field of paleontology. We’ve amassed a wealth of links and ideas that will help you get your class excited about learning more. So… start digging!
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