Tag: science
5 Educational Videos Recorded With Google Glass
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We're very excited about the prospect of using Google Glass in education. One instructor is already recording some useful STEM videos you should check out!
5 Innovative Science Apps For Elementary Students
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There are loads of apps out there. But only a handful are of the high quality like these science apps for elementary students. Worth seeing.
Why (And How) Students Can Get Excited About STEM
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There's a lot of buzz out there about STEM - not only in the realm of teaching and learning, but in terms of job growth and potential, too.
A Simple Quote That Completely Defines Education
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This quote gets me thinking that anyone is capable of anything. It brings to mind the purpose and goal of education at its core. I just love it.
Get Students Excited About STEM With Time Travel
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It's not easy to travel through time. It's not easy to get students excited about STEM either. Here's how both can help each other!
How To Use Current Events To Make Lessons More Relevant
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It's critical that classroom lessons are as useful as possible. Here are a few tips to make lessons more relevant through current events.
Does Thinking Change The Shape Of Your Brain?
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Here's a puzzler for you. Does thinking change the shape of your brain? For example, does contemplating this question actually physically change your brain?
The Habits That Make You Live Longer
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So you want to live forever. Who doesn't? Your first step should be taking a look at these habits that make you live longer. Let us know if they work!
How To Search For Extraterrestrial Life
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Ever wanted to search for E.T. but didn't know where to start? Got a computer just laying around that isn't doing anything? Then you're in luck! Harness the power of your unused computing, well, power ... and check out SETI@home.
New iPad App Helps Explain The Human Life Cycle
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Talking about where babies come from is not always the easiest task. Especially in a classroom filled with giggling students unable to sit still in their seats. Maybe that's just how I still react to talk about where babies come from, but I think / hope I'm not alone. In any case, a new iPad app called 'The Miracle of Life' takes an academic and scientific look at the human life cycle.
How Online Tools Are Being Used To Teach Science
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This infographic shows just a few of the ways technology is being integrated into Science teaching. From Pinterest boards with Science related material, to the NASA HD and Earth Now apps, students and teachers are really taking advantage.
Skype Teams Up With NASA To Offer Innovative Online Lessons
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Skype in the Classroom has now confirmed that they've partnered with 6 new organizations including NASA.
The Secret To Making Science Cool Again
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There is no shortage of opportunity to 'wow' your students if you're a science teacher. It's a lot of fun to show what happens when you combine a couple liquids that you know are going to explode. It's even better when you have the students do it.
30 Twitter Hashtags For Science Lovers
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Whether you're a science teacher, student, scientist, or simply someone who loves to learn ... there's a whole new world of information waiting for you in these 30 Twitter hashtags.
10 Educational Facts You Probably Don’t Know
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It's the weekend. That means it's time to relax, unwind, and learn something. In that vein, I thought it might be fun to recap one of my favorite posts of all time from Buzzfeed. They compiled a lengthy list of facts that will 'blow your mind' and I wanted to share both the post and some of my favorites.
