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Partial List of Science Education Supply Sources |
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Written by Science Granny
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Wednesday, 28 April 2010 09:59 |
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Here is a partial list of places where you can purchase science supplies for your young scientist. You can see lots of gift ideas and exciting things for your child to do during the summer months. Educational Innovations: www.teachersource.com Home Science Tools: www.homesciencetools.com Steve Spangler Science: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/ Edmund Scientific: http://scientificsonline.com Acorn Naturalists: http://www.acornnaturalists.com/store/ (This is located in Tustin, Ca. A trip to this store is worthwhile.) |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 28 April 2010 10:01 )
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Visit a local museum or garden |
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Written by Janet Mallery
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Monday, 15 March 2010 13:14 |
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Looking for something to do with your children? Try visiting some local museums or gardens. One that is especially focused on science, and fun for kids is: Pennypickles and Pennypickle's Workshop located at 42081 Main Street, Temecula, California 92590
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http://www.pennypickles.org/ Another museum right around our corner is located at La Sierra University. The World Museum of Natural History is open to the public every Saturday from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. The museum contains outstanding systematic displays of amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles. http://www.lasierra.edu/centers/wmnh/ Visit the Flower Fields in Carlsbad, Ca for a delightful time for all. There is a special game that the children love to play which takes them to a sweet pea maze, artist's garden, Santa's playground, and more. Admission charge. Open now until the middle of May. Check the Internet for specifics.
Enjoy science with your child. Science Granny |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 17 March 2010 12:24 )
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UV Beads...fun and learning for everone. |
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Written by Science Granny
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 10:00 |
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First graders learned about the sun and ultraviolet light using UV beads that turn bright colors when in the sunlight. The children were excited and wanted to keep the beads. You can get them from: www.teachersource.com or www.stevespanglerscience.com. Cost is $6.95 from both companies. |
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Simple Machines. . . A hit with the third graders |
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Written by Science Granny
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Wednesday, 10 February 2010 10:10 |
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The third graders studied simple machines, and saw a Knex catapult. Here is where you can find out how to build one with your Knex: www.instructables.com. You need to login to access thee instructions. Once you are logged in, the address is: http://www.instructables.com/id/The-office-war-mini-catapult/ or you can search for "office war mini-catapult." You can download the instructions from here. Note that not all the projects on this site are child-safe or child-friendly. Another example of a simple machine is the Lego car, "Wall Rocket Racer." Get the book Lego Crazy Action Contraptions by Doug Sillinger, 2008 edition. The necessary Lego pieces are packaged with the book. |
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Written by Science Granny
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Tuesday, 02 February 2010 10:24 |
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TickleMe Plants http://www.ticklemeplant.com/ Students are fascinated at seeing the leaves of these plants move and fold-up when their finger gently touches them. This response to touch is called thigmotropism. You can buy seeds and plant them in your own containers, or purchase seeds along with the kit and soil. When ordering, use the coupon code STUDENT. It will take $2.00 off any order Be sure to follow the directions for sprouting them: The most important thing you can consider doing is checking with a thermometer to see if temperatures in the room where your plant is located are 70 degrees or above. (even at night) 1. Place your TickleMe Plant® seeds in Very HOT or BOILING Water (with adult supervision), and then let them soak 24-48 hours before you plant them. 2. Seeds should be planted no deeper than 1/8 inch (slightly below) the soil. 3. Remember to put your plants in an area that is partially to mostly sunny and keep the temperatures as close to 70 degrees or above. (TickleMe Plants do not like air conditioning) 4. If you didn’t buy one of our Grow Kits or Mini Greenhouses, you can cover the flower pots with plastic wrap to help keep the seeds warm and moist. Remove the plastic wrap once the seeds have sprouted. 5. Mist or water gently as needed. |
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Last Updated ( Saturday, 06 February 2010 14:16 )
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