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The Bell Game — Fun in 15 Minutes
What can you do when your planned activity ends 15 minutes before your meeting ends? A bell quiz of relevant questions is a great option to plug that hole.
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Sample Management — no more missing samples
This simple procedure can help make messy, misplaced, mixed-up, and missing samples a thing of the past.
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Imperfect Data, and Why That’s A Good Thing
Your students’ data is imperfect …the activity is ruined? Not at all! It’s actually a fantastic opportunity to teach some critical concepts about data collection and analysis. Those imperfections can actually reveal a lot about the system being studied, the measurement tools involved, and the experimenters themselves!
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A Better Way to Manage Supplies for Building Activities
Want a better way to manage supplies in your building activities, that leads to more thoughtful designs and less waste? Read on!
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Notes About Volunteers
Creating a child- and volunteer-safe environment Anyone currently employed by a school district or other organization that serves youth is probably required by state law to receive ongoing training in youth safety. The purpose of this training is two-fold; it protects both the children and the adults working with them. Read more…
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Guide to Planning and Running a Successful Science Activity with Kids
What makes for a successful after-school science activity? How to maintain engagement of young kids? How to keep things running smoothly? This post details an experience-tested framework and advice for planning and running a successful science activity for kids.