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Science Alcove
Finding Science in the Everyday
Hands-on Learning
Find easy to do hands-on experiments and activities for elementary and high school kids.
Read and Learn
Satisfy your science curiosity by reading interesting articles.
Easy Experiments
Easy experiments are a fun way to connect with your kids or classroom. Materials in most activities here are easy to find or already on hand. Try a few today.
The World of Trees
Trees and plants are the base of our biosphere. Learn about their importance as producers of so much more than oxygen. Food, shelter, animal habitat, psychological well-being-read all trees have to offer.
Science Quizzes and Polls
Science quizzes and polls are an awesome resource for you or your students. Fun and interactive they are a great way to see what you know. Visit Science Alcove
and find many resources to make you smarter.
What is Fringe Science
What is fringe science? Fringe science looks at often bizarre, far-out ideas in already established mainstream studies. Although fringe science is founded in established science, it explores concepts at the extreme boundaries of ‘regular’ science.
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| National HIV/AIDS Aging Awareness Day National HIV/AIDS Aging Awareness Day Sep 18 all-day Has an HIV Vaccine for all Strains Really Been Developed? World Water Monitoring Day | Autumn Equinox Autumn Equinox Sep 22 all-day Why in the World Do Leaves Change Color in Autumn? 11 Easy but Absolutely Awesome Fall Science Experiments Why the Migration of Canada Geese Will Blow Your Mind? Car Free Day | |||||
| National Dog Week National Dog Week Sep 24 – Sep 30 all-day Dogs: 10 Reasons We Love Them Too! Treasured Friendships found with Dogs | World Tree Day World Tree Day Sep 26 all-day Aboretum Definition: 18 Valuable Resources Tell You all You Need to Know How to Determine Tree Age and Really Why it Matters | |||||
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About Me
Hi, I’m Teresa Coppens, science geek, book nerd, educator, coffee lovin’ mom with a coconut aversion. I am passionate about the weird and unusual. Here in my cabinet of science curiosities get your science geek on. Grab a cup of your favorite brew, get comfortable at Science Alcove and learn to love your inner science geek!
