13 Things We Learned this Week!

What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … how to sign the Declaration of Independence—in a founding father’s handwriting.     … how to cut the perfect slice of pizza. Or, at least, a much more complex one.     … giraffes did NOT evolve long necks to reach treetop greenery.   … Continue reading 13 Things We Learned this Week!

Make Waves in Your Classroom!

Do you know what your students think about water? Do they think it’s tasteless and that rainy days are no fun because recess is indoors? Or do they love to explore puddles and think that water is essential to growing plants and animals? If kids near you are not sure why water (and protecting water) matters, how do you turn their misconceptions into learning experiences? One way to … Continue reading Make Waves in Your Classroom!