A Day in the Life of a Teacher at the National Hands-on Science Institute
By Jeanne Lodwick, 4th Grade Teacher, Stemboat Springs, Colorado
So, you're probably thinking... "Hey, this hands-on science thing sounds good, but what really goes on behind closed doors for a week? In other words, do I really want to spend a week in Denver at a summer science workshop?" These were my exact questions, and my answer to you is a resounding YES! Here's a brief overview the experience that changed the way I teach science. more >

Inquiry: A Critical Learning Foundation
By Jeanna Dolezal
Three third grade boys crowd shoulder to shoulder, bent over a smoking milk bottle where a fat water balloon is perched to fit snug on the milk bottle's mouth. The three hold their breath in silence. They exchange nervous glances. Just then, the water balloon starts to bounce and jiggle up and down on top of the bottle. The three exchange looks again. more >