Initially, anthropologists thought the Maya were peaceful, focusing their energy only on agriculture, building, and astronomy. Despite these previous beliefs, further research on architecture and
The Connecticut Science Center celebrates the achievements of professionals, groups, advocates, businesses, and leaders who share our mission to inspire lifelong learning through interactive and
Four of our Connecticut Science Center campers looking for critters in their bowl of pond water. Materials to Gather: -A Net -A Bucket -Boots
Narrated by Malcolm McDowell If you’re like me you’ve spent a lot of time thinking about one thing lately. Aliens. Where are they, how long
Have you ever wanted to grow your own vegetables, but been unsure of where to start? This guide will give you some ways to reuse
You stand staring at a complex contraption of your own design. Hands shaking with excitement, you question if all your hard work calculating, designing, testing,
In this week’s Science Sunday segment, Mark and I shared some ways that you can get involved in citizen science. Let’s take a step back
Hawai’i Volcanoes Virtual Tour I have wanted to travel to Hawaii for as long as I can remember. I still haven’t made it all the
Do you ever have a hard time conceptualizing the three dimensions of the Next Generation Science Standards? There’s no question that the three dimensions of
At the Connecticut Science Center we have a special exhibit called the Butterfly Encounter. This is an indoor greenhouse filled with an assortment of exotic
Materials to Collect Sand Tray or flat surface for the sand Wooden block with string attached (taped/stapled) Water Pipette, or some way to
Materials to Collect Milk Soap Foam (takeout boxes work great) Food coloring Toothpicks A big container of water Shallow plate Try it
These days, educators are working double-time to teach in new ways while balancing their own new normal. We’re all missing the personal connections, and educators
Ahhh, Star Wars, arguably one of the most popular movie franchises in history. Even if you are among the three or so people on the
If you’ve looked into the Next Generation Science Standards at all or if you have even looked at your students’ science work, you have
