Spangler Science Ambassador Makes a Huge Mess in Minnesota!
Once a year, Education students at Northwestern University, in Minnesota, get the opportunity to make a huge mess and learn a lot about making teaching exciting along the way. Spangler Science Ambassador, Lisa Schoneman normally teaches…
Don Cameron is Mad About Science
The chemistry students at Lakewood High School in Lakewood, Colorado set their alarm clocks just a little earlier than normal today to join us on live TV for our Mad About Science tribute to Don Cameron. Mr. Cameron is described by his students…
Floating Potato Debate – Alice 105.9
Just got a call from Slacker and Steve at Alice 105.9 with this question... "Do potatoes float in water?" I'll give you a second to think...
Potatoes sink in regular water, but they'll float in salt water or sugar water. Here's the experiment…
Can a One-Day Science Workshop Really Make a Difference?
The audience of teachers (PreK-Middle School) was especially lively during our Hands-on Science Boot Camp in Tampa. The turn-out was great with over 180 teachers packed into the ballroom at the Westin Hotel and each teacher had his or her own…
Tom Andrews is Mad About Science
Any teacher who can inspire a group of students to get up at 4:30 AM in order to be on live television is an amazing person. But it didn't take long to see why his students like him so much... "He's just a cool teacher who makes coming to…
4-H Hydrogel Experiment Travels Cross-Country
While I've been winding down from my media tour as the 4-H National Experiment Spokesperson, kids across the country have been exploring the powerful water-absorbing qualities of these amazing hydrogels. From Georgia to Hawaii, I've read…