Science Update
Ancient Lead Pollution
Humans were polluting the air with lead as far back as 3,900 years ago.
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Conversations with a Scientist
New video series profiles scientists doing amazing work. First two feature astronomer Mike Brown & biophysicist John Dabiri.
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Summer of Science
Keep kids active with hands-on experiments, games, books, and outdoor adventures.
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The Great Outdoors
Go play outside and celebrate Great Outdoors Month, GO Day, and the Great American Backyard Campout!
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Hurricanes
Hurricane season is here. Uncover the science behind these incredible forces of nature.
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The Final Frontier
Investigate the history and future of space exploration.
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Who Gets Sick?
In this lesson, students learn that disease is influenced by genetic factors. They also learn one’s likelihood of inheriting the genes for a particular ...
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Ocean Sunlight: How Tiny Plants Feed the Seas
In this lesson, students explore the process of photosynthesis in the context of the world’s marine life.
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April Pulley Sayre: Science Explorer
In this lesson, students explore how animals eat plants or other animals for food by using the books of April Pulley Sayre.
ScienceShot: Sunflowers Do the Math
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