Because the cold winter months are the hardest for wild birds, February and March have been named National Bird Feeding Months by the National Bird Feeding Society. You can help your local bird population by providing supplemental food, water and …[Continue]
Science Resources
This category is further divided into: Animals, Earth Sciences, Experiments, More Science, Pets, Scientists, Space, Weather, Your Body.Sir Isaac Newton
Sir Isaac Newton (1642 – 1727) was an English scientist who made great contributions to physics, optics, math and astronomy. Among elementary- and middle-school students, he is best known for his Three Laws of Motion and the Universal Law of …[Continue]
Sea Otters
Did you know that sea otters are members of the weasel family? To keep them warm as they folic in the cold Pacific Ocean, they have the densest fur of any mammal. Unfortunately, their beautiful, waterproof coats also make them …[Continue]
Fall Leaves
Here in coastal San Diego we don’t get a very showy display of fall colors. But no matter where you live, the Internet provides a window to view the colors of fall foliage from the comfort of home. Whether you’re …[Continue]
Elephants
The elephant is the earth’s largest land animal. Asian elephants (also known as Indian elephants) are found in Southeast Asia, and can be distinguished by their arched back which is slightly taller than their shoulders or rump. African elephants live …[Continue]
First Aid
First aid is the initial care given to an injury until medical treatment is available. In many cases, providing the right care immediately can save lives. Today’s picks are a roundup of sites that teach and review first aid practices, …[Continue]
Apollo 11
I remember that summer night, July 20, 1969, when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. I tell my kids this story, and I know that for them, it is a story from another lifetime. They grew up …[Continue]
Units of Measurement
What do inches, pints, centimeters, degrees, kilobytes and seconds all have in common? They are units of measurement. Learning when to use which unit, and how to convert from one to another is this week’s topic….[Continue]
Stargazing
Interested in astronomy? Backyard stargazing is a simple first step. Experts advise us to learn the sky with the naked eye before investing in a pair of binoculars, and don’t rush to buy a telescope. More great advice can be …[Continue]
Scientific Evidence
Scientific evidence is data gathered by the scientific method of experimentation in support of or against a hypothesis. To further validate scientific research, before publication in most scholarly journals, scientific research is reviewed by a panel of experts to determine …[Continue]
