Category: Midnight Star Science Lesson

Earth science is an integral part of high school education. A lot of our everyday activities affect our environment, and vice versa. Basic understanding of how natural interactions work benefits students in more ways than one would think. What Is Earth Science? Earth science deals with the Earth, its waters, and air in it, and Read more…

Outdoor activities like gathering and distinguishing rocks entice kids into geology more than into other science areas. Shiny pebbles and rough minerals captivate children as nothing else does. Their natural love for geology paves the way for actual scientific learning for them. Fun Geology Activities You can take advantage of kids’ fascination with geology by Read more…

Worksheets are vital instructional materials educators use in teaching Science. They serve as supplements to books and add further information on the subject. Well-designed worksheets also draw interests from children, allowing them to learn in a more fun way. Science Worksheets for Students The complicated nature of Science usually repels students from it. Lectures can Read more…

“Mini Dinosaur Dig” Are you looking for science-based, home-school projects you can do with your high school student during this distance learning time? Check out my TpT store for the addition of “Mini Dinosaur Dig” Projects. Each Mini dinosaur project contains three dinosaurs to assemble. One student can assemble and research all three dinosaurs, one Read more…

The uncertainty of March The month of March has always meant uncertain weather in Colorado. One day it is 70 degrees and sunny leaving you feeling that summer is already here; while the next day is a blizzard that deposits 18 inches of snow. This year, March has left all of us across the nation Read more…

ROCKS? It is that time of year when students begin registering for classes for next year. “Isn’t Geology all about rocks?” That is the question that gets asked more than any other. Rocks are certainly a significant portion of geology, but it is by no stretch of the imagination the only part of geology. The Read more…

There is nothing I love to do more in my spare time than to travel. Whenever I do travel I try to look for unique geologic locations or sites to visit while I am there. I have been very fortunate to travel several locations over the last few years; this year I traveled to West Read more…

Geology and Astronomy at Meteor Crater, Arizona There are very few places that I have visited that blend my two favorite science topics (Geology and Astronomy) as well as the remarkable location called Meteor Crater in Arizona.  It has been on my Bucket List for some time, and over Thanksgiving break I got to visit Read more…

Thanksgiving week is here!  I am always grateful for time with family, eating good food, playing cards and laughing!  It is also a time to recharge my mind and heart for the remainder of the semester.   Reflection time is always good and provides the opportunity. To create a clear path for finishing the semester Read more…

Effective teaching begins with passion. A passion for teaching students to think critically, work collaboratively. And an eagerness to help students find their own love of learning. Students are most likely to truly understand a concept or a skill when science activities are engaging. And allow for various opportunities to demonstrate their understanding. Allowing time Read more…