At some point in a student’s life, he or she will have to learn about fungi. This typically happens when the student reaches high school biology. While learning about fungi can bring on yawns and blank stares, it doesn’t have …
What do you think of when you hear the word dissection? Does the word bring back memories of stinky formaldehyde and slimy frogs? Do you feel a bit queasy? If so, you’re not alone. Parents, teachers, and students are pretty …
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 illnesses are making the rounds. …
Science Supplies 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 easier (and much more joyfully) when …
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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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 such as eye, skin or …
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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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 point over the course of …
