Science Boot Camp – New York Finale
The final stop in New York on the Science Boot Camp tour was a great way to wrap up our twelve city tour. I always enjoy working with east coast teachers (there's an edginess to their sense of humor) and this group of highly motivated teachers…
The Science Goddess Knows Great Teacher Appreciation Gifts!
I'm always searching for other science bloggers, especially the science teachers who find time to teach and blog. Jane Goodwin shared this information about a site called What It's Like On The Inside and the blogger herself, the Science Goddess…
Boot Camp Update – Dedicated Teachers in Pittsburgh Area
We just wrapped up the final leg of our teacher boot camp tour with workshops in Pittsburgh and New York. While everyone on the team is exhausted, the one thing that keeps the energy high is meeting other teachers who are truly making a difference.…
A Hoosier Win at the Science Fair!
Brandt Callahan and Jackson Bartlett, who go to Parkview Intermediate School in Bedford, Indiana, took the Experiment of the Week and won FIRST PRIZE in the third grade division of the Science Fair!
In fact, Brandt and Jackson…
Bubble Wrap – POP!
I've posted socially redeeming information about bubble wrap in the past, but don't expect that high level of content with this. It's just fun... and that's not all bad. Go ahead and click on the bubble wrap. You probably can't control your…
More Slow Motion MENTOS
Who wouldn't love yet another slow motion video of the Mentos Geyser experiment. Robert Woodhead (I guess I need to learn more about this guy) used the flying soda as the test subject for his Casio EX-F1 camera. The result is some amazing slow…
Teachers Appreciate Messy Gifts!
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4 - 10, and the actual Teacher Appreciation DAY is May 6th! These dates are nearly upon us, and it's time to be thinking about what kind of appreciation you want to show your children's teachers.
Let me give…
El Centro Teachers Hooked on Science
Imagine a room filled with 183 energetic early childhood teachers and you'll know how fortunate I was to present our Hands-on Science Secrets workshop in El Centro, California. Heather Vessey-Garcia worked for almost a year to plan every detail…
Sign-up for the Experiment of the Week
Hey, you know, just because schools's almost out doesn't mean your kid's interest in science is over! The Experiment of the Week can keep the kids interested, motivated, and busy during the summer, too! More than a million television viewers…
The Winning Bee is…
The winning honeybee is number 5! And yes... I'm in disguise... as a honeybee. There are those people in our office who say it looks just like me... if I were a honeybee. The only thing the bee would have to do is to drink five cups of coffee,…