Science Fair Success – Oil Spill Clean-up Polymer
It's fun to get these e-mails from the parents of kids who had a great science fair experience. Ken Landau shared these pictures from his son's science fair project. Brett used the Oil Spill Clean-up kit as the foundation of his third grade…
Just Six Spots Left – Prices Go Up This Friday
The Science at Sea team spent all of today going over the final details for the coolest shore excursions. Our naturalist, John Scheerens, visited our offices today before heading to Alaska for the season. John gave our team a sneak preview…
Science at Sea – Just Six Spots Left
It seems like we've been talking about our Science at Sea program for a few years, and come to think of it... we have. The idea was really born two years ago and now we're seeing all of the pieces come together. Today, we were fortunate to have…
9News Weather & Science Day at Coors Field – It’s Not Your Normal Field Trip
The Colorado Rockies, 9News and Steve Spangler Science teamed up to launch the first Weather and Science Day at Coors Field. Over 1,000 Colorado elementary and middle schools have already been invited to join us at Coors Field in Denver on Thursday,…
Flying Potatoes in Ireland – Irish Science Teachers Focus on Student Engagement
We just arrived in Shannon, Ireland and we're headed to the University of Limerick for the Irish Science Teachers Association meeting. I've had the great fortune of speaking at this conference twice in 1997 and 2000 where I made some fantastic…
What are the Rules for Checked Baggage?
The key to making this trip as hassle free as possible is to pack lightly.
Last summer, all of the major U.S airlines implemented a fee for checked baggage. The airlines are allowing 1 carry-on bag and 2 checked bags per passenger. Passengers…
What Will the Temperatures Be On the Cruise?
Temperatures are going to vary but I would guess it will be about 60-65 degrees during the day and probably drop down to 40-45 degrees at night. The temperature will feel a lot colder when the ship is at sea and when it is floating through…
More Information for Packing and Dress Code
What will I need to wear on an Alaskan Cruise?
Casual attire is the order of the day. The key to staying comfortable on an Alaska cruise is dressing in layers. Wear something like a thin, long sleeved shirt (or even a short sleeved shirt)…
Leprechaun Antics Lead to a Geek Dad Honor
Is geek status now cool? I guess it depends on who you ask. But Todd Bailey at WIRED seemed to like the Leprechaun trap and the green water trick - totally freaked out my kids when they turned on the faucet and the water came out green. Read…
Your Recommended Packing List
I pulled together a list of the things I know you can't live without on an Alaskan cruise. Hopefully, this will help you when you are getting ready to pack for the big trip!
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