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August 02, 2022

5 Benefits of Looking at Plants Under a Microscope

Microscopes have led to discoveries in many scientific fields, from physics to botany. Learn 5 benefits of looking at plants under a microscope.

July 22, 2022

Why Are Microscopes Important for Student Engagement?

Technological and scientific advancements depend on educating young people in STEM fields. Learn why microscopes are important for student engagement.

July 20, 2022

'Fast & Curious' tour - Bay Area June/July 2022

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July 19, 2022

Foldscope In The Classroom: Focus Small to Learn Big

TL;DR

Close observation helps improve focus
Close observation involves all five senses
Close observation is interdisciplinary
Share your observations with others to show what you learned!

July 14, 2022

What Is STEM Education and Why Is It Important?

You’ve probably heard of STEM education, but do you know what STEM education is and why it’s important? Learn the definition and benefits of STEM education.

July 14, 2022

5 Fun and Easy Microscope Activities for Young Kids

Young children are gifted with strong natural curiosity. Foster their learning with these five fun and easy microscope activities for young kids.

July 14, 2022

Foldscope and its scope for rural access to science

by Akshatha Nayak

My husband's ancestral place lies in a village in Uttarakhand state of India. It lies in the Himalayas which is rich in natural resources and biodiversity, but also, is an extremely tough and vulnerable terrain at the same time. Being an ecologically sensitive area, infrastructural development takes a toll over its fragile ecosystem leading to frequent landslides and floods.

July 05, 2022

5 Microscope Activities for Science Classrooms

“Oh, cool!” or “Oh, gross!”—one way or another, you’ll get a reaction from students with these five microscope activities for science classrooms.

June 27, 2022

Professional Development Conference for Agriscience teachers in South Carolina - June 2022

by Paola Moreno-Roman

Took an early flight to Clemson, South Carolina to arrive before noon. This was my second time visiting Clemson as part of the Professional Development program for Agriscience teachers organized by STEM-it Up.