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    How to Find the Perfect Laboratory Burner

    Learning Spaces

    A laboratory burner is a staple for any lab, whether it is a professional organization or high school chemistry class. The type, size, and BTU output of the burner you choose will depend on many factors: What source of energy does your lab offer? How often will you use the burner and for what type […]

    Organizing Solutions for the Teacher’s Desk

    Teacher Life

    Most teachers face the common challenge of keeping their desks clean and organized. Student work, lesson plan paperwork, and other classroom supplies build up daily, so it’s understandable that organizing your teacher’s desk to keep it neat and clutter-free can be challenging. 5 Ways to Organize the Teacher’s Desk Fortunately, with a little effort […]

    PLAY & PLAN: Amusement Park

    Out of School

    Maybe you’re a roller coaster aficionado or you simply relish all the sights, sounds, smells and snacks associated with amusement parks near home and far away. Regardless of the reasons you love these fun centers, they are all ripe with possible lessons for your eager students this fall. Add a Little Action to Your […]

    PLAY & PLAN: Botanical Gardens

    Out of School

    At the beginning of the school year, you have probably asked your students to write reports about their summer activities, but this coming fall, you might consider sharing some accounts of your own adventures. A trip to your local botanical gardens is brimming with educational possibilities. You can share the value of mindful engagement […]

    Sharable Classroom Technology to Stay On Budget

    Educational Technology

    Trying to adopt the most updated technology to keep your students competitive with the rest of their peers in the nation, while also trying to maintain a reasonable budget, poses challenges for the most committed school district administrators. As you and your local school board search for ways to maintain high standards of delivering […]

    Keep Camping Safe and Fun

    Out of School

    Going on a camping trip can be exciting for children – and a little bit scary too!  The outdoors often refuses to conform to our standards of safety and can bring unexpected concerns and questions with it. Instead of spending your entire camping trip worrying, a little preparation and some ground rules can keep […]

    A Closer Look at Invisible Inks

    STEAM & STEM

    What do Edgar Allen Poe, George Washington, and Benedict Arnold have in common? They all employed various sympathetic stains (invisible inks) to safeguard their communications. In constructing secret messages, each author was careful to create a visible “cover letter” – usually having ample room between written lines to hide a “secret message”. Later, the […]

    5 Fun Summer Learning Ideas

    Out of School

    School is over for the year, but that doesn’t mean learning, exploring, and teachable moments have to end for a child with the start of summer break. Summer is a great time for kids to relax, unwind, and play with their friends; at the same time, it’s also easy for kids to fall into an […]

    High School Science: Forensics & Crime Scene Investigation

    STEAM & STEM

    So what does a good high school forensics science curriculum look like? The focus should be placed on the evidential value of a crime scene and how to function in a crime laboratory. High School Forensic Science: Educating Future Scientists Forensic Science is a comprehensive subject incorporating anatomy, physiology, biology, chemistry, genetics, physics, entomology, […]