What Do Students Hear When Science Says “We’re Not Sure”?
Science has its own set of language norms. Understanding those norms is important to understanding the science being communicated.
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Fermentation Workshops: A Public Gateway to Microbial Science
Scientists and chefs team up on a cooking class that explores what fermentation in kimchi, chow chow, and kombucha teach us about microbes.
“Worrisome Waters” Tackles Water Pollution
The first book in the Journey to a Better World series teaches kids about the causes and effects of water pollution and what people can do to help.
VISTA Center students illustrate first book of “Journey to a Better World” series
The Journey To a Better World book series is now available from VISTA and the Inspire Project. Teach children about making a positive impact.
Citizen Science Lessons During the Pandemic
When educators were adapting to new stresses in early 2020, citizen science was an invaluable resource.
Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana Citizen Science
Through a community effort, more than 80 Girl Scouts of Southwest Indiana and their leaders became citizen scientists in April 2021.
Getting Creative with Remote Science Learning
Field research and collaborative science learning are challenging for students studying from home, but these professors have some ideas!
Earth School: Take a Nature Quest
Over 1.5 billion children can’t go to school right now. An online program from TED Education, The United Nations Environmental Programme, and other hopes to help by offering dozens of science “quests.”
Female Space Science Heroes, Interactive App
Get ready to reach across the stars and meet female space science heroes with the new augmented reality (AR) app from the Smithsonian and NASA.
Cyberchase Makes Math and Science Exciting, Fun, and Relevant to Kids
By Bob Krech Based on my many years of teaching elementary math and science, I know that when kids are…