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Every Mom’s Nightmare…Germs
But these are beautiful. aspergillus fumigatus botrytis mucor trichoderma cladosporium When my daughter Mason was in preschool I bought a set of petri dishes. They are really cheep and easy to use. We talked about what things might be ‘dirty.” … Continue reading
Girl Science Power- The Google Science Fair 2011
These are some very impressive, scientifically minded girls. Their families must be very proud. Learn : How can you drastically reduced the presence of carcinogens in grilled chicken About a cellular energy protein that could keep cells from growing resistant … Continue reading
Posted in Critical Thinking, Science
Tagged asthma, cancer, girls, Science fair, scientific method
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You would even say it glows… Weird Deep-Sea Creatures
Some mind-blowingly weird deep-sea creatures. Ask your little monkey to create their own weird deep-sea creature. A drawing would be nice, but why not try something 3D? Like a bizarre puppet or piñata? This is where a good stock of … Continue reading
Posted in Activity, Animals, Science
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Time to Think
Question: What does biomimicry, solar panels, and the Fibonacci sequence have in common? Answer: A thirteen year old intellectual cutie pie named Aidan. Aidan is just one of twelve winners of the 2011 Young Naturalist Awards given by the … Continue reading
Bachmann versus Ramen
“For our own biological children we just put science on the table and it was up to them to make a decision.” Michelle Bachmann I advocate giving children choices. It is an excellent parenting technique when used properly. “Billy, do … Continue reading
Posted in Activity, Baloney Detection, Debate, Education, Evolution, Science
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