Avengers, X-Men, Loki, the Culinary Arts and Polymers
As I dug through my briefcase last Friday morning, I discovered some test tubes full of polymers. What. Doesn't everybody carry test tubes of polymers in his/her briefcase? Well, apparently I do.
I didn't want to waste an opportunity.
Just…
How a Device Used to Kill Humans Saved Penguins
Humans Saved Penguins By Trying to Kill Other Humans
Be honest: do you like penguins?
The answer is yes. You love penguins just like everyone else.
You've watched Happy Feet more times than your 11-year-old niece has sang "Let It Go" in the…
Steve Spangler's Kit of the Month Club – Summer Edition Perfect for Stopping Summer Learning Loss
The staff at Steve Spangler Science has a reputation for playing and having fun at our jobs. A requirement for working here is being a kid at heart.
When the boss is a big kid himself, you have to have a playful side to survive. We work hard…
Education for Every Child Based on Their Individual Interests and Learning Needs
Let's stop arguing and let teachers teach.
As our public education system slips and slides down the international scale of standards and knowledge, our students and teachers are paying the price in a system run by fear and teaching to the…
Reading, Observation, & Funky Times
When we read, we are doing far more than interpreting symbols on a page. We are privileged. We are invited guests. We are peeking through windows, listening through keyholes, using context clues to figure out what’s going on in…
Water Jelly Crystals Give Lesson in Transformation and Potential
Sometimes, our students need a little reminder that if they just wait, if they just have a little patience, wonderful things can happen. Many students don't understand this concept unless they see a tangible example of it, and Steve Spangler's…
In Her Own Words – One Teacher's Support for Full Day Kindergarten Funding
Education remains a huge part of the national debate - how do we fund it, maintain competitive teacher salaries, encourage thoughtful learning, teach to the test and fairly equalize learning opportunities for all American children?
In Colorado,…
Ron Wright was the Right Teacher – Celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week
Up until my sophomore year of high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do. Most people can probably say that, in one way or another. "I don't know what I want to do after high school/college/this job." I've heard hundreds of people say something…
In Celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week
It's Teacher Appreciation Week, so I want to mention some teachers who were extra-special to me.
In elementary school, my second grade teacher, Mrs. Helen Harrod, was a wonderful role model. I knew, on the first day of school, that we…
The Teacher That Made a Difference in My Life #ThankaTeacher
It's no secret we love teachers at Steve Spangler Science. Ask anyone and they will share a story about a teacher who made a difference in their life. Whether it was motivating to rise above, helping to understand a difficult concept or just…