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Never Stop Wondering (Book Sample)
Never stop wondering, never stop questioning. Never stop trying to figure things out. Always keep searching, always keep asking. That’s what science is all about....
Book Chapter
Next Time You See a Bee (Book Sample)
This book will get young readers buzzing about bees! Next Time You See a Bee reveals the big impact these little insects have on the world. It shows how the physical features of bees make them pros at collecting and spreading pollen. It explains how ...
Journal Article
If you were walking down a hallway at Desert View High School in Tucson, Arizona, on an early morning last February, flying projectiles and excited voices might have been a cause for concern; however, these were neither paper airplanes nor spitball...
By Sara Kobilka, Shalane Simmons, and Michelle Higgins
Journal Article
High school capstone courses—culminating educational experiences for seniors as they conclude their formal high school education—have become increasingly popular across the nation, particularly in New England. The STEMStarter Capstone was desig...
By Elizabeth A. Radday, Katherine A. Shields, Joshua Cox, and David Bamat
Journal Article
The National Girls Collaborative Project
Girls start off strong in math and science, participating and achieving at similar rates as boys, but lose interest and confidence in their skills as they grow older. Although equally capable, girls’ interest and confidence in science, technology...
By Karen Peterson
Book Chapter
In this chapter, we discuss the various tasks and the human resources that you will need for a successful event, as well as what roles you need to fill and where to find the help you need. Because one of our primary strategies is to put students in c...
Book Chapter
In this chapter, information is presented about planning for the spaces you will use and the activities you will assign to each space. When designing your “set,” keep in mind specific needs for each activity. We have also included ideas for spec...
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In this chapter, we share and discuss a variety of extra touches you can include to give your event extra pizazz, such as branding, costumes, props, sprucing things up, and managing your costumes and props. It’s important to try to make each aspect...
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In this chapter, we discuss ways to integrate the community and its resources into your event, such as fundraising and getting the word out. We present you with some ideas for reaching out and including school and community resources, describe how to...
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In this chapter, we present the last-minute details and address challenges and obstacles that might arise on the night of your event. We will share how to handle last-minute items, such as safety and security concerns, as well as other things to watc...
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In this chapter, we look at postproduction tasks, such as surveying the audience, reflecting on your event, following up with stakeholders and taking your event on the road. In closing this chapter, the authors provide a summary of why they have beco...
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The guiding question for this activity is, “How can you balance a bug on your finger?” Symmetrical balance is when all the elements on both sides of the center are equal. Students will be making symmetrical bugs to balance and can design their ow...
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The guiding questions for this activity are, “What soap makes the best bubbles and can you make bubbles in different shapes?” As bubbles pop and students experiment, think also about which solution gave the biggest bubble and what makes them pop....
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The guiding question for this activity is,“How can you design a catapult that will launch a marshmallow?” Students are given materials needed to make a catapult and they will try over and over again to launch a marshmallow. An explanation of the ...
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The guiding question for this activity is,”How do waves carry energy? Students use recycled water bottles filled with colored water and a type of oil to demonstrate a wave. They will also learn about energy, mechanical waves, and medium. An expla...