In this episode, we dive into a variety of educational science projects that will keep kids engaged and eager to learn beyond the classroom. From hands-on activities to tech-savvy adventures, we’ll explore projects that ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking for children of all ages.
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Tips for Educational Science Projects
- Try out a citizen science project to collect data.
- Use a stop motion animation tool to track progress or growth.
- Explore virtual field trips to build vocabulary.
- Create an interactive journal for weather tracking or garden observations.
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Episode Resources
- iNaturalist
- Google Earth
- Weather.com
- Stop Motion Studio (Animation app)
- SkyView (Augmented Reality Stargazing App)
- Star Walk 2 (Augmented Reality Stargazing App)
- Scratch (Coding tool for kids)
- Blockly (Coding tool for kids)
- Sphero EDU (STEAM resource)
- Book Creator (Ebook creation tool)
- Soundtrap (Audio Software)
- GarageBand (Audio Software)
- Nearpod (Student engagement tool)
- PhET Interactive Simulations
- 10 Virtual Reality Field Trips for Earth Day (Blog Post)
- Why Hands-On Learning is Crucial (Podcast Episode)
- 12 Websites for Summer Virtual Field Trips (Blog Post)
- Getting Over a Fear of Teaching Coding to Kids with Regena Landry (Podcast episode)
- 10 Summer Science Projects for Kids (Blog Post)
- How to Make Computer Science Standards Fun with Laurie Guyon (Podcast episode)
- How to Learn Math and Science with Language Support (Blog post)
- 5 Ways to Boost Literacy Skills During Your Next Science Lesson (Blog post)
- Science Journal App to Transform STEAM Activities (Blog post)
- How to Use Comic Strips in a Science Classroom (Blog post)
