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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Project Zero

I am so excited about attending Project Zero this summer at Harvard. I have heard so many wonderful things about it, and can't wait to go experience it myself. The Martin Institute is looking for some other teachers who are interested in attending; so if you have have a passion for teaching you should check out this link for more info. Have a great day!!!

http://martininstitute.org/forms/apply-for-fellowship-to-project-zero.html

Friday, February 10, 2012

Super Fun Science Experiment

Last week, I did the neatest experiment with my boys who attend my science camp. We turned pipe cleaners into crystals. The boys absolutely loved it. I found the experiment on Pinterest, and it was quite simple. I let the boys create whatever shape they would like, but I love the holiday themed ones found on the link below. The experiment does call for Borax which you can find near the detergent at any store like Target. I also decided not to add food coloring and just let the color of the pipe cleaner show through the crystals. So if you are looking for a need experiment or something to try with your kids at home click on this link for instructions. Have a great day!!!!



http://www.housingaforest.com/shamrock-crystals/

Monday, February 6, 2012

Virtual field trips

Do you like to take your class on virtual field trips? I do and am really enjoying this website that  I have found http://www.meetmeatthecorner.org/. For example, the other day we took a field trip to Colorado to hang out with a cowboy. The boys loved it!! So check it out i bet your students will like it too!!!