Lab Journals Matter: Unlocking Curiosity, Organization, and Discovery

by Karri Iverson | Mar 24, 2025 | Science

Why Lab Journals- What’s the Big Deal? Have you ever wondered how scientists keep track of their experiments?  A lab journal is a notebook (digital or paper), where scientists can document what they’ve completed and their findings.  Regardless of age, every student... read more

Seed Starting: One Step Closer to Delicious Summer Vegetables

by Karri Iverson | Feb 17, 2025 | Science

Growing plants from seeds is an investment in your future garden. It’s an affordable, rewarding way to grow the plants you love while involving the whole family in a hands-on science project. Plan Before You Plant Success begins with a clear vision. Before sowing... read more

Beat the Winter Blahs with These Dry Ice Science Experiments

by Karri Iverson | Jan 16, 2025 | Science

January is the month of the blahs- dreary weather, a long month, difficulty getting back into the swing of things after the holidays, and kids going stir-crazy because they can’t easily play outside like they do in warmer months.  What is a mom/teacher to do?  Here is... read more

Candy Cane Science: Celebrate the Holidays with Sweet Experiments & Fun Facts!

by Karri Iverson | Dec 16, 2024 | Science

December 26th is National Candy Cane Day—a sure reason to celebrate! This holiday sweet treat is fun to eat and can provide a relaxed way to add some science to your holiday schooling (bonus science!). Some Fun Facts About the Candy Cane The original candy cane was... read more

Does Science Matter in Middle School?

by Karri Iverson | Jun 20, 2024 | Science

Have you ever wondered, does science matter in middle school?  In the middle of an already busy week, it’s an easy subject to skip, with the intention of returning to it later.  You have equations and parts of speech to teach.  You can hit it hard in high... read more