SCIENCE While we wait for NASA’s Juno team to release some images, here are some facts about the mission, the spacecraft, and the world it now calls home. (Nat Geo News) Learn a little about Jupiter’s swirling atmosphere with our fun activity. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. This animation simulates Juno’s view of Jupiter during one … Continue reading D’you Know about Juno?
What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … where plastic ends up when dumped into any point in the ocean. … how to go around the world in 40 books, or just write like you have. … Lassen Peak is sinking, and volcanologists don’t know why. … Continue reading 13 Things We Learned This Week!
Shakenya Humphries, this week’s Educator of the Week, makes language arts compelling by connecting readings and writings to real-world challenges. Shakenya teaches language arts at Washington School for Girls in Washington, D.C. Activity: Water Rights and Responsibilities Grade Level: 6-7 Time Commitment: Around 2 weeks Connecting Reading and Writing to Living Some students who live in inner-city schools struggle with language arts because they are … Continue reading Educator Spotlight: Language Arts Goes Green
SCIENCE Is your furry friend looking forward to the Fourth of July as much as you? Maybe not, if he or she suffers from noise anxiety. What causes it, and how can you help? (New York Times) How did dogs evolve to become such good best buddies? Use our resources to find out. Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our … Continue reading Why is Fido afraid of fireworks?
What did you learn this week? Let us know in the comments or at education@ngs.org. This week, we learned … … how to sign the Declaration of Independence—in a founding father’s handwriting. … how to cut the perfect slice of pizza. Or, at least, a much more complex one. … giraffes did NOT evolve long necks to reach treetop greenery. … Continue reading 13 Things We Learned this Week!
