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How Do I Choose An Educational Science Gift For My Child? |
| This is a question we are often asked by parents, especially around birthdays or Christmas holidays. It' a great question, and there are some general guidelines that can help. |
| Published: Sunday 08 April, 2007 |
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Gift Ideas Year-Round! |
| An RSS feed containing educational, fun gift ideas for kids all year-round. This feed is updated daily with a selection of cool gift ideas for kids of all ages. |
| Published: Monday 02 April, 2007 |
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Homemade Glue from Milk |
| Use milk and vinegar to make homemade glue with surprisingly good results! |
| Published: Sunday 24 September, 2006 |
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Will She Be an Aerospace Engineer or Astrophysicist? |
| Last year, comments made by Harvard's then-president, Larry Summers, fanned the flames of a debate that has raged for many years: Why are women underrepresented in science and math professions? Although researchers have repeatedly demonstrated that females are equal to their male counterparts in math and science ability, somewhere down the educational path girls seem to turn their backs on m... |
| Published: Sunday 24 September, 2006 |
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Paleontology & Fossil Activity |
| A science experiment for kindergarten, pre-school and younger kids to teach some simple geology and paleontology concepts. Why are fossils so rare? How old is the Earth? Make a series of geological layers with Jell-O, take a core sample, and dig for fossils with this fun experiment! |
| Published: Thursday 17 August, 2006 |
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Poles Patterns Kit by Dowling Magnets |
| Poles Patterns Kit - Review of children's magnet kit by Dowling Magnets. Science experiment for kids aged 6 - 10. |
| Published: Sunday 13 August, 2006 |
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Links for Parents |
| These are links to sites for parents. You may find these links useful places to begin browsing for child related products. |
| Published: Sunday 06 August, 2006 |
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Summertime Provides Children With Ample Opportunities to Reinforce Math Skills |
Studies have shown that school children lose up to three months worth
of math education each year during summer vacation. This effect, known as
“Brain Drain,” can be minimized by integrating math into daily
activities. Summertime provides ample opportunities for children to exercise
their math muscles, both through play and real world experiences. How can
parents help their... |
| Published: Tuesday 01 August, 2006 |
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Learning About Insects |
| Some simple supplies from your local store can teach kids about insect anatomy. This experiment is suitable for preschool and kindergarten age children. The whole experiment takes about an hour. |
| Published: Sunday 30 July, 2006 |
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Avoiding Summer Brain Drain Can Be As Easy as 1, 2, 3 |
| Studies have indicated that a typical child can lose up to three months worth of math education over the summer months. As th
e gap continues to widen between our children's math performance and that of their international peers, it is more critica
l than ever to take steps to plug the "brain drain." |
| Published: Monday 26 June, 2006 |
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