Half Hour of Code, Montessori Style: Check Out This Free Binary Counter
Teaching four-year-olds to control a computer without a computer is as complicated as it sounds.
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Category: Science
Keeping Teen Brains Safe
Most of us thought we were adults in our twenties, but brain research shows it takes a long time to finish developing our minds. Risky behavior is a prominent feature of the adolescent brain; how can we keep our kids safe?
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The Davis Instruments Weather Box Fills My Need for Data
Weather stations can bring a lot of fun and education, as well as weather data, into your home. If your family is into science, a weather station is a great buy.
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A Healthcare Headache
Yes, it took two days of data entry and a lot of work to figure out the best plan for my family, but I’m confident in the plan I chose.
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The Hour of Code Awakens: Build Your Own Game With Star Wars
Disney is teaming up with Code.org for The Hour of Code, and kids can make their OWN Star Wars game!
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Tech Support for Curious Kids (and Low-Tech Parents)
“Every parent wants the best for their child and usually that means…speaking the same language.”
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Pink Is Just Light Red
So does the fact that we, English speakers in America, have a distinct word for light red mean our eyes have actually changed physiologically or is it that we pay attention to the differences of color more for cultural reasons?
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Myth, Busted! How ‘Mythbusters’ Helped Me Embrace Science Again
A longtime fan bids farewell to the Discovery Channel’s ‘Mythbusters’.
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50 Ways to Fight Nature Deficit Disorder This Fall and Winter
You can’t go very far these days without hearing about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but have you heard of Nature-Deficit Disorder?
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Curiosity Killed the Furby, the Cell Phone, and the Laptop
What to do when a child’s curiosity destroys household electronics? Channel that curiosity into learning, of course, thanks to the EEMC monthly kits.
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An Acrostic Poem In Honor of Ada Lovelace
An ode to Ada Lovelace along with the debut of a new picture book featuring the Victorian scientist.
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Starting From Scratch: Developing Interest
In my experience, it is nearly impossible to teach a child something they’re not interested in learning. Before I begin discussing codes and programming languages, I wanted to get my son interested in the subject at a surface level.
Continue ReadingA Girl and The “Apple Demon” – My First MacBook Pro
For someone with extensive PC experience, Apple is not all that user friendly.
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Google Takes Over the World in 2 Minutes
Google’s new “Google, evolved” video piqued Patricia’s curiosity. Check it out!
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Change Movie Quotes With Science—The best tweets of #ScienceAMovieQuote
#ScienceAMovieQuote is trending on Twitter, and smartly hilarious!
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GeekMom Is On Instagram!
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Create Your Own SumoBots Battle
Get your BattleBot on with Lego Mindstorms’ SumoBots. GeekMom Maryann walks you through the equipment and strategies necessary to win the battle!
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Summer Science Fun: Shooting Star Party
Grab the kids and head out into the cool night to learn about constellations and shooting stars for some of the best science fun the summer has to offer.
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10 Geeky Butterfly Facts to Share With Your Kids
As you take a few minutes to stop and smell the flowers this summer, be sure to check out all the interesting butterflies too! GeekMom Maryann takes you on a visual and factual tour of the butterflies in her backyard.
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Deep Water Interests
With deep water comes deep responsibility. Why should you be interested in a 164 ft deep pool over three thousand miles away.
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Why Is Matisse's Brilliant Yellow Fading?
A team of museum scientists are studying the decay of classic artworks and discussing a need for new protocols.
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How Does Google's Cardboard Hold Up?
Google’s Cardboard helps virtual travelers see the world, but not without a some small speed bumps along the way.
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A Meditation Journey
Research shows meditation can help with stress, which when lowered, can help physical problems. But how to stop thinking of my next snack?
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Fund ‘Science News’ for Schools
Help bring ‘Science News’ magazine and Teacher’s Guide to high school classrooms!
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Summer Science Fun: Simple Sundial
Long, lazy summer days call for laid back science experiments.
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Lumosity Craposity
Brain training programs exploit people like my dad. Get the facts.
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Would You Let Your Kids Play With Fusion?
Best practices for fostering the interests of gifted kids and all kids, by the author of The Boy Who Played With Fusion.
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Summer Science Fun: Make Pink Tea!
Experiments are always more fun when you can drink them afterwards! Two ways to get pink tea.
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Tide Pool Party
An incredibly fun visit to the tide pools with Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalists and a two-year-old.
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Gameband Is the Ultimate Wearable (for ‘Minecraft’ Players)
Gameband + Minecraft is something special for fans of Minecraft. It’s a wearable, but it’s a wearable with a big difference. Gameband is a portable game of Minecraft you take with you on your wrist.
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