Science Stories
Virtual Field Trip: The Tech Interactive
Today, we are going to The Tech Interactive, a pioneering science and technology center in San Jose, CA! Nestled in the heart of a region
April 17, 2020
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Museum From Home
Science @ Play
Science At Play: Homemade Bernoulli Blowers
Materials to Collect Hairdryer Ping pong ball Leaf blower Beach ball Try it Out Turn on your hair dryer and point it so the
April 17, 2020
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At the Science Center
Take 10: Using Routines to Teach Science Online
We have learned all about NGSS and how Three Dimensional Teaching supports best science practices and our students learning. But how do we teach like
April 16, 2020
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Science @ Play
Science At Play: Bird Watching
Looking for a fun way to observe the natural world while staying cozy indoors? Hang up some bird feeders where you can see them from
April 16, 2020
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At the Science Center
Experience Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed- Maya Stories
The Maya Genesis Story, also known as the Maya Creation Story, can be found in the Maya book called, “Popol Vuh,” or “The Book of
April 15, 2020
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Science @ Play
Science At Play: Pitch Cups
Materials to Collect Multiples of same kind of cup Water Silverware Try it Out Fill your cups with varying amounts of water. Tap the
April 14, 2020
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Science Stories
Movie Mondays: Disney Nature Oceans
Feeling guilty about all that Netflix binging? Not to worry. The Connecticut Science Center is here to give you a few recommendations about educational content
April 13, 2020
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Science Stories
Virtual Field Trip: Carlsbad Caverns National Park
There are so many National Parks on my “to visit” list that sometimes I’m not sure how I will ever manage to see them
April 10, 2020
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Science @ Play
Science At Play: Backyard Wilderness
As the weather warms and the days get longer, the yearly migration of humans from couch to yard begins anew. Hopefully you are enjoying time
April 9, 2020
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At the Science Center
Enabling Student Thinking- From Home!
Whoa, so it might have felt like you blinked and your first few days of “homeschooling” have already flown by. If you’re anything like me,
April 8, 2020
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Virtual Field Trip: NASA’s Kennedy Space Center
The Apollo moon landing. The Hubble Space Telescope. The Curiosity Rover. For over 60 years, NASA has been behind some of the most iconic feats
April 3, 2020
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At the Science Center
Experiencing Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed- Maya Body Modifications
In the twentieth century, body modifications gained immense popularity in American culture, but they were commonplace for the Maya centuries before we adopted them into
April 1, 2020
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At the Science Center
Experiencing Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed- Maya Home Life
The Connecticut Science Center is currently hosting the world-class, blockbuster traveling exhibition Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed. The exhibition is the largest of its kind in
March 27, 2020
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Science Stories
Virtual Field Trip: National Cherry Blossom Festival & Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, Washington, DC
National Cherry Blossom Festival: A tradition for more than 100 years, the blossoming of the Japanese cherry trees in Washington, D.C. is a reminder of
March 27, 2020
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