This post contains affiliate links By far, the best way to learn science is through hands-on exploration. Nothing will bore a student more than requiring him to learn science from a dry textbook. Fortunately, it’s never been easier to do …
States of Matter Most of us were taught that there are three states of matter: solids, liquids, and gases. Solids are rigid and have a fixed shape and volume. Liquids have a fixed volume, but are not rigid. Instead, they …
If I had to wager a guess, I’d bet that you likely don’t have strong feelings about crickets. In fact, you probably don’t give crickets much thought at all (unless a cricket has found its way inside your house and …
What is a Force? We have forces acting on us everyday, though they likely don’t attract our attention. Gravity holds us to the earth and keeps our planet spinning in orbit. Forces within the atoms of our bodies keep the …
March 14 is Pi Day! Why March 14? In countries that that report their dates in month/day format, March 14 (3/14) corresponds to the first three digits of the number pi (3.14). Pi Day was instituted in …
My husband says I have “bat ears”—that I can hear him whispering a mile away. While that may be an exaggeration, I do admit that I have sensitive hearing. That’s not always a good thing. I have little tolerance for …
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The Importance of Teaching Material to Suit Different Learning Styles In my experience as a teacher (both in the classroom and as the primary educator of my children in our home-school), I am convinced that no two people learn the …
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Can Dogs See Color? I spent years training to be a scientist, so I pride myself on my powers of observation. But you don’t have to be a scientist (or particularly observant for that matter) to see that my dog …
If you’re anything like me, you’ve likely experienced a few extra zaps as you go throughout your day. You reach for a doorknob, touch a TV screen, or even pet your beloved dog or cat and are rewarded with a … Why Static Electricity Seems Worse During Winter Read More »
We hear it every winter. When the temperatures are due to dip into the single digits, we’re told that what we really need to watch out for is the wind chill. But what exactly is wind chill and why …
