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SALEM - The non-profit Change is Simple is taking lessons on climate science on the road with a school on wheels. It's called the Sustainability and Climate Innovation Learning Lab (SCILL). "We're an ...

Do your children love to go online, but not always to kids’ websites? Online learning websites for kids are a great way to ...

Who started the Great Chicago Fire – Peg Leg Sullivan or Mrs. O’Leary? We can debate it until the cows come home. But one thing that we can’t argue with is the science behind the fire. What made ...

It’s a beautiful autumn afternoon, and 21 third-graders are learning about nutrition and environmental science as part of their daily school lesson. But they aren’t sitting in a classroom. They are ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — George Fox University students are helping K-12 students catch up on science lessons they might have missed during the COVID-19 pandemic. The university has a Science Outreach Program ...

Aside from the laboratory, the outdoors is Erin Joy Araneta’s favorite place to be. When the pandemic hit, she found herself with more time to hike, paddle, and rock climb . . . and to reflect.

From Play-Doh to Barbie, major toy companies have long sought a foothold in the education marketplace by offering branded classroom materials and educational videos teachers can use. But now, one ...

Finding an activity that adequately keeps kids entertained can be challenging, but the best science kits for kids help stave off boredom, all while being relatively easy to use and educational. The ...

Despite quarantines, lockdowns, and smaller gatherings, Thanksgiving can still be festive this year—with some activities that get kids learning while also having fun. Try teaching kids facts about the ...

Academic articles in science are criticized for being impenetrable to the average adult reader, let alone child. The journal Frontiers for Young Minds (FYM) was launched in 2013 to help bridge that ...