What is Computer Coding?
What exactly is computer coding? It’s writing. Of course, the sentences are not in plain English. Rather, they’re written in programming languages. These can look like a strange mix of words, numbers, brackets, and parentheses. One question that often comes up when...
How to Teach Science to Students with Learning Disabilities
By some reports, there are more students with learning disabilities than ever before. Fortunately, though, even students with learning disabilities can learn science well. Many, in fact, will go on to successful science careers! What is a Learning Disability? The...
What Are Fossils and How Are They Formed?
Fossils provide insight into the past. Geologists use them to create timelines, study environmental changes, and to make predictions about the future. You can probably identify a bone or rock fossil by sight. The other categories, though, are not as obvious. The...
Modeling Ecosystem Food Webs with Owl Pellet Dissection
Grade Range: Adaptable for Grades 3 – 8. Overview: Learn about food webs by dissecting owl pellets. What You Need: Owl Pellet Dissection Kit Activity Objective: Draw and understand a food web based on what is observed in an owl pellet. Safety...
Fall Leaf Science Projects
Collect leaves and learn all the colors in leaves — not just the ones you see!