Teachers need learning too – say yes to staff development
I think the #1 thing an elementary teacher can do today to be a better teacher is to go to as many professional staff development opportunities as possible. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) conference is one of the best to prepare…
Edutainment: injecting entertainment into learning
Edutainment - good word or bad? Well, it depends on whom you talk to.
The 1950s teaching style of "˜sit down, shut up and learn' was how it was. Kids learned and absorbed information because they didn't have as many things going on as today.…
Hands-on Science Boot Camp 2005 – Mission Accomplished
Ninety-nine elementary teachers were called into action July 27-28, 2005, at the Hands-on Science Boot Camp to explore new and creative science integration strategies for making science education come alive in their classrooms. Named Operation…
Science Boot Camp – Teachers get a lesson in making learning fun
FALL IN! That's what 99 elementary teachers did as they "reported for duty" at the Hands-on Science Boot Camp in Denver. The purpose... to explore new and creative science integration strategies for making science education come alive in their…
Float or Sink: A Science Lesson at Water World
You might have heard about high school students conducting science experiments at the amusement park. It's a great way for physics students to take measurements and record data from the rides as the learn about Newton's Laws of Motion. There's…
Volcano Science Experiments
When it comes to kids and science fair projects, the classic "Erupting Volcano" wins hands down. There just something magical about mixing vinegar and baking soda to create a foaming bed of lava. However, if you're looking for more than just…