Online education is booming, which means there has never been a better time to look for websites that will support your child’s learning about science. There are thousands to choose from, but here are some top picks. Just check out our 16 Great Online Resources to Get Your Child into Science. All Ages 1. Science Made Simple This site has information and science project ideas for children of all ages. 2. Animal Planet Students can learn more about their favorite animals and enjoy the critter cams, bringing them live action at various zoos. 3. Bill Nye The site offers a range of worksheets for interesting scientific activities for children of all ages. High School 4. Try Science Try Science has dozens of experiments in areas such as chemistry, biology, math, and engineering that can be done online and offline. You can take a virtual field trip to a museum and view animals via a critter cam. Students just have to click on one of the icons to start digging deeper. 5. Science News for … [Read more...]
25 Spring Science Experiments for Kids
Spring is just around the corner! Before you know it the snow and ice will be melting, and it will be time to do spring cleaning once again. Most kids love doing science experiments, and after being “cooped up” all winter long, they are ready to go back outside and play. Whether you are using these in your home-school classroom, or just as a fun way to spend the afternoon, these spring science experiments for kids are perfect! All of these focus on elements of spring and are a great STEM activity for your kids. Here are 25 Spring Science Experiments for Kids. Crystal Flowers Milk Jug Planter Egg Drop Project Observing Plant Growth Color Changing Flowers Sprout Heads Experiment Pine Cone Weather Station Rainbow Density Science Experiment Exploring Leaves Egg Planting Experiment Regrowing Vegetable Scraps Rainbow Skittles Science Experiment Static Electricity Butterfly Seed Jar Science Experiment Peeps Science Experiment Celery Science … [Read more...]
Why We Need More Scientists
In the United States, more scientists are needed because of the considerable gap that is growing between the US and the rest of the world in terms of scientific abilities. Children, particularly girls, need to be encouraged at a young age to take up science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. According to Pew Research, America is nearing the bottom in terms of rank in relation to the 35 most developed countries in the world in STEM. In particular, math scores have plummeted in recent years. The study (see link) shows that 38% of high school students are operating at the lowest level of math achievement. http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/02/15/u-s-students-internationally-math-science/ When asked to rate STEM education in the US, 46% of scientists stated that it was below average. What’s Holding Kids Back? One explanation is that US education has become so focused on exams and rote learning that the natural curiosity of children is being … [Read more...]
Tips for Encouraging Girls to Get into Science
Statistics show that women in the U.S. receive fewer than 20% of Bachelor's degrees in computer science, engineering and physics. They are not greatly represented in the other sciences either, nor in math. Educationalists are eagerly looking for ways to bridge this gap. But we need to understand the reasons for it in order to solve the problem and come up with effective ways to drive change. Then we need to come up with ways of Encouraging Girls to Get into Science. Below are eight ways of encouraging girls to get into science: 1. Positive Attitudes to Girls in Science and Math Electives As students move up from elementary school to middle and high school, they have a number of choices of what to take. Girls tend to be pushed into arts subjects and don’t always get a chance to do chemistry or physics. If there is an accelerated program for math and science, they often get passed over, even when their grades are as good if not better than the boys. 2. Positive … [Read more...]
Teaching Camping and Outdoor Safety to Kids
Summer is coming up soon and that means warm weather, kids are out of school, and there is a ton of fun to be had. One of my favorite things to do with my family is to go camping. It's a great, affordable way to have fun together without having to worry about going to extravagant things and spending a ton of money. Simplicity can be just a fun as long as you have the right people to spend that time with. When it comes to camping with your kids it is important to be safe and make sure they know how to stay safe. I am going to be sharing with you a few safety tips that you should be Teaching Camping and Outdoor Safety to Kids...I won't say which ones I learned the hard way. Teaching Camping and Outdoor Safety to Kids -Always Stay Close to Camp:Kids should never ever wander off alone when they are camping. Being in the woods just makes things way too easy to get lost, and it could take hours to find them if they do become lost. Teach your kids to play around camp and not to wander … [Read more...]
6 Animals to Study In Kids Science Homeschool Class
This year, you can check out some great animals to study in kids science homeschool class. These are perfect for getting your kids excited about their education and really learning about a new or different animal. 6 Animals To Study In Kids Science Homeschool Class Elephants: These creatures are truly unique. Not only are there both African and Asian elephants, they have unique needs and ways of survival. They are often seen together in zoos, but you can easily talk about differences in them physically, as well as they way their families interact with each other. Elephants may be true giants in the animal kingdom, but overall they are very gentle creatures unless they feel threatened. Sharks: Since there are so many types of sharks, this is a great unit study. You can share about every type of shark, their habitats, habits and where they are located. You can talk about safety around sharks, what causes them to attack and their function in the sea. If you have a local zoo or … [Read more...]
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