Resources. Teaching Tips Animal Adaptations. The Art of Slipping in Some Learning. The Art of Slipping in Some Learning.
Off to the side of Eric Azcuy’s cluttered desk were two products from Nissin Foods: one Cup Noodles and one box of Chow Mein. It looked like lunch, but it was actually the day’s art lesson. The inspiration came from an NPR story Mr. Azcuy had read earlier describing how the design of instant soup cups makes them tip over easily, spilling their hot contents on, and often burning, young eaters. So, Mr. “It’s something relevant,” he said calmly, his black curly hair, dark-rimmed glasses and plaid collared shirt making him appear just a bit hip. The lesson plan was typical for Mr. A Fed Learner is a Productive Learner. A fed learner is a productive learner.
A hungry learner is an unproductive learner and it is for this reason that the Tiger Brand Foundation has joined with the Department of Basic Education to provide the learners of Alexandra in Gauteng with a nutritious breakfast each day. The project, which will run for three years, currently provides breakfast and lunch to 13 schools in Alexandra, an area infamous for its adverse economic conditions. Twelve of these schools have also been provided with container kitchens to provide tasty nutritious meals to the learners. Representatives from the National Department of Basic Education, the Gauteng Education Department and the Tiger Brands Foundation gathered at Ekukhanyisweni Primary School on Tuesday 6 February, 2012, to share in the milestone of the millionth breakfast served by the project.
Does Eliminating Grains from a Meal Leave You Hungry? Project Idea: Does Eliminating Grains from a Meal Leave You Hungry?
Grade Level: 6th - 9th; Type: Health ScienceObjective: See if eliminating grains from a meal will often leave people feeling hungry. Research Questions: Grains are rich in fiber, iron, and B vitamins which help us grow healthy and strong. More Foreign Students Studying in USA. More foreign students studying in USA.
International students and their dependents contributed more than $20 billion to the U.S. economy last year as record numbers of foreigners enrolled in U.S. colleges and universities, reports to be released today show. The numbers of U.S. students earning college credit abroad also is on the rise. The number of international students at U.S. colleges and universities rose 4.7% to 723,277 during the 2010-11 academic year, says an annual report by the Institute of International Education (IIE), which has tracked data since 1949. Enrollments of international students have overcome a four-year period of flat or declining growth that began in 2002-03 and reflected concerns about safety and U.S. immigration policies after the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Homework Trap And What To Do About It. The homework trap and what to do about it.
There are many parents whose major concern is not public policy but what will happen at home tonight. They are not Tiger Moms, but ordinary parents who simply want the best for their children. These parents start out with the full intention of supporting the teachers and their children’s schools. Yet, something goes wrong along the way as they and their children fall into a homework trap. The problem starts in elementary school. What Makes a Good Science Fair Project? What Makes a Good Science Fair Project?
A good Science Fair project involves the student in a journey of discovery, driven by curiosity. It typically starts with a student proposing a question or hypothesis, and doing some background research. A Science Fair Survival Guide. A Science Fair Survival Guide.
It's a scenario many parents dread: your child comes home from school and announces that he has a science fair project due – in three weeks! With little or no guidance on how to get it done, students and parents often leave the project until the last minute. And we all know how the results of that experiment work out. “This type of scenario can send a parent into panic mode, especially someone who does not have a science background,” says Tina Lanese, director of Science Buddies, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting hands-on science learning. But, she says, with some advance planning and perseverance on the part of your child, the science assignment can be a boon for independent learning. The first step in the process is to choose a project – no easy task when you consider the sheer volume of options out there. . * Is the project interesting enough to work on for the next couple of months? * Innovative and new. Fun Science Fair Projects That Capture Kids Attention.
Fun Science Fair Projects That Capture Kids Attention.
So, how do help your child decide what are fun science fair projects for them to do? Well, it depends on what activities your child enjoys doing on a daily basis. For primary age children, parents should ask, "Does my child like....outdoors activities? Outer space? Getting their whole body involved in whatever they are doing? For middle- or high school-aged kids ask yourself what your children wonder about or what they enjoy doing for long periods of time.
Here are some ideas to get you started: Making a Project a Winner. Making a Project a Winner.
There's no guaranteed way to assure yourself of winning, but there are some things you can do that will improve your chances. Making Waves - Properties of Electromagnetic Waves. Project Idea: Making Waves - Properties of Electromagnetic Waves. The Idea Many of the things physics deals with are waves. This includes sound, light, and vibrations in matter.
It is helpful to use vibrating objects, such as we do in this project, to help visualize more abstract waves, such as electromagnetic waves, which include light. The Wave - The Golden Mean. Project Idea: The Wave, The Golden Mean.
Note: Knowledge and experience in analytical geometry, origami, and computer programming are required for this project. Purpose To determine if there is any possible relationship between the origami fold known as the ''wave'' and the Golden Mean or Ratio, the numerical value of which is This will be accomplished by determining the equation of the wave's spirals. Materials Needed * several sheets of 1-foot-(30-cm-) square origami paper (or more) * 1 sheet of 20-inch-(50-cm-) square origami paper * ruler * 2 sheets of graph paper * personal computer with 2megabytes of memory * software for writing a program that will create and calculate geometric and trigonometric figures and calculations Experiment.
Proucing Algal Oil. Project Idea: Proucing Algal Oil. Grade Level: 6th - 12th; Type: Life Science, Physical Science Objective: This project measures the number of Calories in algae samples obtained from different environments in order to compare the amount of oil present in each sample. The goal is to have the student test a hypothesis about optimal conditions for producing algal oil. Research Questions: * What conditions cause algae to produce the most oil? Algae are organisms commonly found in aquatic environments. All algae require sunlight, water, nutrients, and carbon dioxide to grow. Evaluating the oil content of algae usually requires expensive equipment not readily available outside chemistry laboratories. Materials: * Food calorimeter; algae; collection jars; notebook; filter paper; microwave oven; thermometer.
. * Materials can be found at a scientific supply house on the Internet.