How Cool Is That?! (Hands-On Science) is back offering hands-on/minds-on science activities taught by an insured, certified CT teacher. Fun/education, focusing on science concepts, reinforcing methodologies. With the new importance placed on Common Core and standardized testing, there just isn’t enough time in a school day for hands-on science activities. Possible activities include:
- Honeydew Melon Helmet Drop – what kind of helmet protects best in a crash?
- Dissecting Owl Pellets
- Grossology
- Solar Ovens
- Armor Clad Egg Drop – can an egg withstand a drop of 50 feet?
- Catapults
- Pet Food Analysis
- See your own DNA!
Velya Jancz-Urban, former Connecticut high school English/History teacher and elementary Gifted/Enrichment teacher, encourages her students to not only think outside the box but avoid the box all together!!