In my many years as a science teacher, I’ve heard plenty of people complain about chemistry. Some even go as far as to say that they hate chemistry. I don’t think they hate chemistry. After all, everything in the world […]
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For months, we’ve been hearing the hype about the groups of periodical cicadas due to emerge after years underground. I have some friends who are as excited about periodical cicadas as I am, while others would like nothing better than
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Valentine’s Day is this week! I’ve created some punny science Valentine’s that you can share with your special someone. If you’d like printable versions of these Valentines, subscribe to my newsletter! Subscribers receive exclusive access to my Science Vault, full
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A few weeks ago when my sons headed back onto college campus, I was feeling a bit out of control. My heart and my thoughts were racing, and I realized I was on my way to having a panic attack.
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Have you ever heard someone say, “It’s not the heat, it’s the humidity”? What about, “Sure it’s hot, but it’s a dry heat so it’s not so bad”? While you may not have realized it, ultimately both of those expressions
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I have a confession to make: I’m a worm rescuer. You see, each day on my morning walk, I find at least a few worms wiggling on the sidewalk. I bend over, pick them up, and relocate them to the
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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
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In my 20+ years teaching in the homeschool community, I have seen many parents grow apprehensive as the high school years approach. Some parents are intimidated by the advanced subject matter (particularly math and science). Others worry that homeschooling will
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Each year, Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd. Of course, there are things we can do year-round to care for our planet. Here you can find a huge list of ideas to do just that: 50 Simple Ways to
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Every year, one of the first signs that Spring is on its way is the hurry and flurry of robins. From before dawn to after dusk, we see them busy hunting for worms and flying to and fro. If you’re
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