*This post contains affiliate links Science Stocking Stuffers that Promote Hands-on Learning If you want kids to enjoy science, you can’t overlook opportunities for hands-on learning. Yes, I know that science experiments can be messy. But learning happens so much …
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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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 …
It’s hard not to notice that Halloween is near. You can’t go anywhere without seeing pumpkins, Halloween decorations, and candy. Why not use the holiday to your advantage? I’ve gathered some of the best ideas for Halloween science I could …
In chemistry, one of the hardest concepts for students to grasp is the mole. Not the mole that burrows underground, and not the mole that you may have on your skin. I’m talking about the chemistry mole. What is a …
Plants don’t get the admiration they deserve. I mean, sure, lots of people enjoy gardening. Some may even have a favorite flower. But when it comes time to learn about plant science, most people tune out. In all my years …
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This post contains affiliate links.** That’s one of the first things I tell my chemistry students. They react by looking at me as if I have three heads. Still, without exception, every single one of my students will at some …
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 …
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, …
I am a microbiologist, so needless to say I’m fascinated by the microscopic world. I can literally spend hours using my microscope exploring life in a sample of pond water. What I find most intriguing is that there is a …
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