A New Time in Space Exploration! With the launch of the James Webb Space Telescope on December 25th, 2021, an exciting new era of astronomy began. The ‘Webb’ as it is known, is a collaborative effort of NASA (USA’s National Aeronautics and Space Administration), the European Space Agency, and
i About This Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai Elephant Nature Park is one of the most ethical elephant sanctuaries in Chiang Mai, Thailand. It was founded in 1995 by Lek Chailert. During her childhood, Lek lived in a small village north of Chiang Mai. She spent time with
What is Citizen Science? Citizen science projects rely on volunteers and scientists working together. These volunteers answer real-world questions by studying the world around them. Every-day people, including students, collect data and send it to scientists, and this collaboration increases scientific knowledge. Why Should Your Students Engage
These two Thanksgiving science activities are great stand-alone experiments. But, I pair them with the children’s book Cranberry Thanksgiving, written by Harry and Wendy Devlin. These are perfect for the week of Thanksgiving break. Making Butter in a Jar This Thanksgiving science activity gives you lots of bang for the
What are animal adaptations? Animal adaptations are changes that animals make in order to survive. These changes help animals to meet their basic needs for air, food, water, shelter, and space to live. So, just how do animals adapt to their environment? Behavioral Adaptations Animals make behavioral adaptations. Behavioral adaptations
We have yet to encounter a student that doesn’t enjoy STEM Challenges. Here are two project-based activities for students that integrate reading. The STEM Challenges Create a Bat Challenge Ask students to read about bats. Based on what they have learned ask them to design a bat based
Muir Woods: A Little History First! President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed Muir Woods a National Monument in January of 1908. John Muir (1838-1914) was a mountaineer and naturalist. He spent much of his life wandering in the wilderness. Muir was a strong advocate for the natural world and encouraged others to
Think Like a Scientist: How Do Scientists Think? Posing the question, ” How do scientists think?” is a great way to start off the year. For younger students, you might ask “What is science?” The objective is to get students to realize that science always searches for the truth.
Getting to Know Students Scientifically Every year teachers do “getting to know you” activities on the first day of school. Why not change it up this year with some science fun? Students will love these science activities and be totally engaged! Materials Needed a recording sheet mirrors magnifying
What Are Anchor Charts? Anchor charts are educational posters. These charts are visuals that help support or “anchor” student learning. Generally, they are made with the students. Sometimes teachers use anchor charts before and while teaching a concept. One of the most common anchor charts is the KWL (what do
Our Science Units are Aligned to NGSS As each science unit was developed, we studied each Next Generation Science Standard. In addition, we looked closely at all of the NGSS evidence statements that go with each standard. The evidence statements give added detail about what students should know and be
Our Science Units are Aligned to NGSS As each science unit was developed, we studied each Next Generation Science Standard. In addition, we looked closely at all of the NGSS evidence statements that go with each standard. The evidence statements give added detail about what students should know and be
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