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Salt harvest Lac Rose in Senegal (+ grow your own salt)

Annabelle Humanes — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:59:45 +0000

Often times when most people think of lakes, they think of a classic 4-season blue lake. But the geographic diversity, mineral and chemical makeup and temperature range of lakes is vast! Learn here about the salt harvest from a lake: Lac Rose in Senegal. Learning about geography is a great way to integrate a lesson...

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Boat Experiments: STEM Activities for Kids

Trisha Stanley — Mon, 22 Jul 2019 03:53:31 +0000

Designing an experiment is a great STEM activity for kids. Today we’re trying out a few boat experiments. We’ll talk about boat designs and buoyancy as well as testing how much weight our boats can hold. We’ll also look at propelling our boats using surface tension. Boat Experiments for Kids Design a Boat The first...

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Getting Kids Interested in STEM

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 12 Feb 2019 22:38:42 +0000

~ Sean Olesen Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts are typically taught in school. But just because kids learn about these concepts in school doesn’t mean they have a real interest in them. Unfortunately, some parents don’t know how to encourage their kids to be interested in STEM outside of school. Research shows that children...

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5 Easy Ways to Teach your Kids Coding (even if you don’t know how)

kidworldcitizen — Sat, 29 Sep 2018 00:04:41 +0000

~ Katie from Teach Your Kids to Code In this modern era, technology literacy is one of the most important skills that we can give our children. For kids coding and computer programming are skill sets that not only encourage great critical thinking skills, but also are highly desired in the workforce. If you’re like me,...

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Who is Marie Curie? Learn about this Genius Scientist!

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 08 May 2018 16:13:23 +0000

My daughters came home from school and asked me “who is Marie Curie?” and so we hit the internet and library! Here are the resources we found to learn about this genius scientist, who change the world forever. Marie Skłodowska Curie (1867–1934) was a Polish and naturalized-French physicist and chemist who discovered radioactivity. When she was a little...

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How to Have a Math and Science Night at your School

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 07 Dec 2017 19:50:06 +0000

Several years ago, I had heard about another school’s Math and Science Night: experiments, hands-on learning, STEM games for families…. I knew I had to start one at my kids’ school! I mentioned it to some other parents- who loved the idea- and decided to ask the school for permission to put on our first...

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Children’s Books about Women Scientists

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 18:00:03 +0000

This collection of books that feature women scientists has been a work in progress for the past couple of years- every time we would find a new book, I would add it to my draft. I am sure I will continue to add more books as I find them:). I have divided the books into...

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Fun Building Challenges: STEM Activities on a Budget

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 26 Feb 2016 14:49:00 +0000

When I was a Destination Imagination team leader, we had weekly challenges for our team to complete with minimal supplies, all found around the house. These fun building challenges were STEM activities on a budget! The innovation and creativity that came from the kids was phenomenal. It took practice, teamwork, strategic thinking, patience, and a sense...

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Hands-On Water Activities for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Sun, 22 Mar 2015 15:19:22 +0000

March 22 is World Water Day!!! Here are some fantastic HANDS-ON water activities for kids to engage in authentic learning about water, water conservation, and the water cycle! Learn about Water & the Water Cycle Set up Montessori “April Showers” Lessons: easy lessons in learning about water Make your own weather station: outdoor water activities...

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4 Ways to Experience Sea Turtles in Mexico

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 09 Feb 2015 03:13:56 +0000

“Run… Run faster…. RUN!!” And so began our adventure with sea turtles in Mexico. We sprinted on the white sand under the full moon at 1am, panting as we slowed and silently approached the red glow of the ecologist’s night lantern. “No worries, you made it. She just started digging!” What better place to experience...

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Panda Facts, Books, Crafts, Videos, and More

kidworldcitizen — Thu, 05 Feb 2015 14:20:46 +0000

Would you like to learn pandas facts? Whether you are doing a report on pandas or you just adore these cuddly animals, here’s everything you need to know: panda facts for kids, books about pandas, plus videos, games, and more! 10 Panda Facts for Kids 1. Giant pandas only live in a few mountain ranges in...

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29 Incredible Nature Documentaries for Kids

kidworldcitizen — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 23:15:16 +0000

My kids love animals and enjoy watching nature documentaries– especially when they feature animals! I started making a list of favorites, and gathering suggested titles of nature documentaries from my friends. Although these titles have all been recommended for kids, remember that with nature documentaries, it’s real life: children (or their parents) may be disturbed...

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Endangered Species: Primates Lesson Plan for Kids

christine — Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:37:08 +0000

While endangered species is a theme taught in elementary schools, oftentimes these lessons are missing a fundamental idea: teaching kids that we are all connected! Our actions in one part of the world affect humans, animals, and plants around the world. I recently created a whole series of activities aimed to teach just that. By...

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The Great Backyard Bird Count!

kidworldcitizen — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 15:38:23 +0000

Today starts “The Great Backyard Bird Count!” The GBBC will take place in mid-February every year. This annual 4-day event engages bird lovers of all ages in counting birds to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are. It’s free, fun, and easy! Everyone is welcome to participate – from beginning bird watchers to...

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Using Pumpkins for Learning in Every Subject

kidworldcitizen — Mon, 07 Oct 2013 19:50:30 +0000

Did you know that pumpkins are thought to have originated in North America, and scientists have found pumpkin seeds in Mexico from 7000 and 5500 BC!? Most often pumpkins are planted in the summer, and are ready for harvest in the fall. In fact, pumpkins were an important food source for indigenous people in North...

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