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National Aviation Day 19 Aug 2013 | 07:52 pm
Today is National Aviation Day! This holiday, celebrated on August 19 – the birthday of Orville Wright, isn’t just for history teachers. Studying the development of aviation is a great way to incorpor...
Teacher Tip: Atom Magnets! 15 Aug 2013 | 05:42 pm
Modeling the principles of atomic theory doesn’t have to be complicated. Try this teacher tip from Spencer in Greensboro, N.C.: Make atom magnets! Purchase small magnets from the dollar store and hav...
National Water Quality Month 7 Aug 2013 | 05:01 pm
Did you know August is National Water Quality Month? We compiled a list of resources, classroom activities and experiments to celebrate! These are all designed to teach students about water quality an...
Outdoor Summer Science Ideas 1 Aug 2013 | 04:30 pm
Summer is a great time for students to relax and enjoy time off from school. But that relaxation can quickly turn to boredom without activities to fuel their creativity. If parents are reaching out to...
Back-to-School Tips for Teachers 24 Jul 2013 | 04:11 pm
It’s hard for us to believe that summer is over halfway over! And while it may be difficult to even think about getting ready for the new school year, you can put yourself ahead of the back-to-school ...
Teacher Tip: Mastering Science Vocabulary 17 Jul 2013 | 05:00 pm
Summer is a great time to start thinking about implementing new teaching techniques in your classroom! Try this tip, from Tolga at Superior Middle School in Wisconsin: In my science room, I label ...
Extra Credit Contest and Ideas! 12 Jul 2013 | 08:08 pm
This week, we launched the ‘Carolina Extra Credit’ Pinterest contest, which gives teachers a chance to win $200 in Carolina products for their classroom. You give your students extra credit all year l...
Get the Most out of Summer Vacation! 5 Jul 2013 | 07:40 pm
Summer break is a wonderful time of relaxation and rejuvenation for many teachers. But as we all know, those summer days can fly by! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite tips for getting the ...
July Fourth Science 28 Jun 2013 | 06:16 pm
America’s favorite summer holiday, July Fourth, is quickly approaching! With grilling, swimming and fireworks, science is a huge part of our traditional celebrations. We put together resources for lea...
Butterfly Observations 13 Jun 2013 | 08:29 pm
This teacher tip comes to us from Sharon at Highland Park Elementary School in Pennsylvania. As the unit on butterflies comes to a close, my students can’t get enough of watching the butterflies in t...
