Fun Science Experiments for Classroom or Home
Jun 18, 2010
Looking for some fun science experiments for your classroom? Here’s a small selection you can do with items students can bring from home.
Using the Human Element to Make Science Fun and Approachable
Jun 17, 2010How can we make science fun and cultivate our students’ passion for discovery? It comes down to the two parts of a single idea: "WE can spend more TIME."
The Brain Gets Better at What it Does: Dr. Martha Burns on Brain Plasticity
May 21, 2010Dr. Martha Burns is an extremely knowledgeable and highly sought after speaker, so I'm pleased to let you know that an interview she gave on brain plasticity while in Australia is now available online.
How to Motivate Students: The Psychology of Success
May 7, 2010How can educators best motivate students to learn? Stimulate their brains on a neurobiological level to optimize each student’s internal learning environment! Learn more...
Apply for the “Science of Success” Classroom Microgrant for Teachers!
Apr 13, 2010How would you use brain research findings to create the best learning experiences for kids? Enter your project idea for a chance to win $200 and a Flip Video camera or iPod nano®.
Do Teachers Give Students Math Anxiety?
Mar 23, 2010As educators, we are accustomed to seeing our students get anxious on occasion—it’s a normal, healthy reaction to being asked to perform. It gives students that jolt of adrenaline that drives them forward. Some take a breath and work through the feelings, and some need a bit more coaching. Some experience tears, but with a bit of one-on-one help and caring, they can experience great success and learn how to overcome their perceived limits. What about when that anxiety becomes a debilitating impediment to success, such as with true math anxiety?
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