Microscopes are truly my FAVORITE scientific instrument and I personally believe that no other tool gets students more excited about science. I love sharing tips, techniques, and lessons with teachers so that they can use microscopy with their students. Many times...
WONDER AND ENTHUSIASM ALWAYS WINS Every elementary teacher, whether they have formal science training or not, can begin to give their students high-quality science education that will last a lifetime. Simply by instilling a sense of wonder and enthusiasm for...
Since their invention in the 1500’s, microscopes have allowed us to dive into a magnified world beyond the limits of our vision. Now, one of the most widely used scientific tools used extensively throughout the natural sciences, the microscope is readily available...
Having students create models is so effective at driving a science concept home, but unfortunately time, money, and patience sometimes act as limiting factors. Well…that used to be the case, until now. Watch the video below to see how two sheets of paper can...
You and your students have engaged in Outdoor Explorer activities on a weekly basis, but with a look ahead at the next week’s weather, you don’t think it will be possible to make it outdoors. No worries – here are some ideas to bring the outdoors inside! Idea 1:...
The natural world acts as a teacher who is always spontaneous and unexpected with new lessons hidden under rocks, in the skies, and even left behind on the ground for students to discover. To help students know where to start looking, Nitty Gritty Science Jr. has...
