CSAP Testing in Colorado – Is Proficiency Enough?
By Guest Blogger Debbie Leibold
Recently, I ran across an editorial in the Denver Post that was written by a former English teacher. I am also a former high school English teacher, so I was intrigued when I saw the title of the article…
President Obama… Please Let Me Help You Make Science Cool
President Barack Obama held a town hall meeting at Facebook headquarters on Wednesday... and his comment about making science cool caught my attention.
“I’m frustrated by stories about how we can’t find enough engineers and computer programmers.…
Steve Spangler Spotlight on Zarah with a Z
We have an amazing staff at Steve Spangler Science - from the crew in our Distribution Center who carefully packages each product then ships it out to you, to our Customer Service Team who takes care of you on the phones and online, to our Administrative…
Wild About Rocket Boys – Wilder Elementary Students Honor Homer Hickam's Passion for Science
Houston, we have lift-off! The fourth graders at Wilder Elementary in Littleton, Colorado, invited me to participate in their annual paper rocket launch. This 4th grade unit is inspired by the original rocket boy, Homer Hickam. Instead of using…
Are We Overbooking Our Children & Ourselves in a "Race to Nowhere?"
By Guest Blogger Debbie Leibold
I’m tired. I have two sons (ages 13 and 10), I work part-time, I volunteer at both the elementary and the middle school, and I sit on a non-profit Board. I drive the Mom taxi every afternoon back and…
Earth Day Science
Earth Day is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time to teach children about respecting and caring for the earth. Earth Day science is a great way to give hands-on lessons about recycling, renewable energy and the environment. Here are…
Bounce No Bounce Balls – Science Toys That Teach
You might be surprised to find balls that don't bounce, squish, change color, or even splat on the floor. It's a great way to explore the science of toys.
The black rubber balls look and feel identical in every way except in the way they bounce.…
Education Buzz
Welcome to the Education Buzz! Spring is finally here, and it's time to go outside and drop some Mentos into a big bottle of Diet Coke.
Back already? That was AWESOME, wasn’t it? Aren't you curious about the result of mixing two simple…
Young Inventors Share Their Ideas
Young problem solving third graders from Wilder Elementary joined me on my weekly television appearance to share their inventions from the annual Invention Convention at their school. Students must identify a problem and come up with a creative…
Naked Eggs and Flying Potatoes Tour Visits Oklahoma City
Recently, I was at the Oklahoma Science Museum for a book signing and to present a science workshop to Oklahoma teachers. When I was in town, I also stopped by local news station KFOR to share some of my favorite science demonstrations. No matter…