Reaching a Communication Balance – Best practices for Parent-Teacher Communication
By Carissa Rogers and VolunteerSpot.com
What do parents and teachers have in common?
We want what’s best for our kids…and we’re busy! Parents and teachers don’t get to spend much time together, plus the teacher is out numbered, easily…
The Explosive Power of Ethanol Rocket Fuel
This demonstration involves fire and is intended for trained chemistry teachers. Do not do this at home.
Homer Hickam's Rocket Boys is the story of kids in the 1950's who were fascinated with rocket science. The characters use pipes filled…
Make Your Own Mixed Up Chameleon with UV Color Changing Beads
Ann Bridgewater, a teacher who traveled to Denver all the way from Hong Kong to attend Science in the Rockies this year, shared a very cool project with us. She uses UV Color Changing Beads to craft Mixed Up Chameleons for a little craft/science/literacy…
Robotic Teaching Assistants Make Learning Fun in Washington Classroom
Very few teachers have teaching assistants who don’t ask for lunch breaks. Most won’t work for free either. Ted Gamble, a 3rd grade teacher at Meredith Hill Elementary School in Auburn, Washington, may have the most unique aides in his class.
They…
The Methane Mamba and Fire Bubbles
This demonstration is for educational purposes only. Do not try this at home.
Methane is one of only 13 gases that are lighter than air. Pump a little methane into soapy water, add a little fire and watch it do its dance.
With the help…
2011 Hands-on Science Boot Camp Tour Coming to 6 Cities this Fall
Join Steve Spangler for an intensive one-day, boot camp training that is guaranteed to change the way you teach science forever. This fast-moving seminar is for pre-k and elementary teachers who need creative science integration strategies...…
Back to School Block Party Welcomes the Return to Learning While Raising Money for a Good Cause
Local mom and science fan, Vicki Soriano, knows how to get her kids and all of the families in her neighborhood excited about back to school time. They hold a Back to School Bash to say goodbye to summer and get back into learning mode.
How…
Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head – Mysterious Floating Water Worries Weathercaster
One glass mason jar filled with water and capped off with a simple index card put the fear of getting wet into 9News Weathercaster Becky Ditchfield. She was worried she'd get wet. The threat of moisture invading her hair style and outfit was…
How Do You Make a Square Bubble?
All you need to create the perfect bubble is a bowl of water, a little Dawn dish soap and a pipette. A little glycerin won't hurt either. Bubbles are always round, right? But how do you make that round bubble square? It's easier than you think.…
Staff Spotlight on the Apple King, IT Director Craig
Q: Tell us a little about who you are…
A: I am many people: a husband, a son, an uncle, a friend, and "Daddy" to three delightful dogs. I am a local boy, homegrown in Denver. I love to find the interesting side of everything - rocks and stars…