The Importance of Washing Your Hands
This post contains affiliate links* Why Do We Get Sick More Often During Winter? It’s that time of year. In the news, in my newsfeed, and even in my own house, it’s easy to see that the flu and other …
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Exploring Genetics by Creating a Family Pedigree
The trick to taking the fear out of science is helping students find the science in their daily lives. Science is the reason why we add salt to the roads when snow is in the forecast. It’s the reason why …
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Using PTC Paper to Study Genetics and Heredity
This post contains affiliate links* The Genetics of Taste Each and every one of us is unique, a fact that becomes evident when studying genetics. When learning about genetics and heredity, most students learn about genetic traits that are easily–observable …
Ideas for Introducing Genetics to Younger Kids
Genetics is typically a topic taught to students in middle or high school. The reason? Well you can’t really discuss heredity and how genes are passed from parent to offspring without talking about sexual reproduction. Children mature at different rates, …
The Itches of Summer
I adore summer. In fact, it’s one of my four favorite seasons! Who doesn’t love the longer days, sunny skies, and warmer temperatures? For me, as the mother of two adventurous boys, summer means more time spent outside exploring …
5 Reasons to Go For a Walk, According to Science
For more than a year now, I’ve made it a habit to go for a walk each morning. Do you know how often I wake up making excuses to avoid my daily walk? Every day. Literally every morning, I …
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Scientific Reasons Why Moms Are So Special
Each year on Mothers’ Day, we take time to show appreciation to the mothers in our lives. If you’re anything like me, you may have a special meal, gift, or shopping excursion planned to celebrate your mom. I’m …
What’s So Special About DNA?
This post may contain affiliate links* Although we hear a lot about DNA in the news and on crime TV shows, many are unfamiliar with what DNA is and why it’s so important. I’d like to change that. From the …
Why Does Hair Turn Gray?
The science of how we age is fascinating, and many studies have been done to pinpoint the changes that happen at the cellular level as we age. For most, one of the first signs of aging is graying hair. …
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Strep Throat
The other day, my son began complaining of a sore throat and headache. Not long after, he developed chills and a fever. The quick onset of his sickness combined with the lack of other cold or flu symptoms made me …