by Teresa Coppens | Feb 6, 2024 | Life Science
An overview of the immune system allows us to understand how we stay healthy and how we survive infection. Humans are regularly exposed to viruses and bacteria as well as other pathogens. Most people experience a cold or the flu at least a few times every year. The recent Covid 19 pandemic illustrated how important our immunity is. It also made us very aware that even a great immune system does not stop us from getting ill. But the state of our immune system does determine how well we recover from these pesky and often dangerous invaders.
by Teresa Coppens | Jun 11, 2021 | Life Science, Scientific Method
It is important to teach about paleontology. Paleontologists use the scientific method so paleontology is a great way for young scientists to learn how to use the scientific method. They are expert puzzle solvers so learning about their methods creates better scientists.
by Teresa Coppens | May 25, 2021 | Life Science
Inside: What are fossils? They are the first love of paleontologists. The older the better. Love of dinosaurs may have started the passion. But there is so much more to the field of paleontology. What are fossils? Great question! Paleontologists’ first...
by Teresa Coppens | Apr 15, 2021 | Life Science
What does paleontology mean? Paleontology is not just the study of dinosaurs…although my boys would beg to differ! It is the study of the history of life on Earth. It is based on the study of fossils of prehistoric plants, animals, fungi and microbes.
by Teresa Coppens | Jun 22, 2020 | Life Science
There are six main characteristics of living things used to decide if something belongs in the tree of life. Most of the time its pretty easy to decide. There is at least one exception. Do you know what it is?
by Teresa Coppens | May 23, 2020 | Life Science
DNA fingerprinting is a cool piece of technology. It give clues to our past and can help shape our future through insights to health concerns controlled by our genes. Genetic forensics is important in crime fighting and as the technology improves, the more accurate and faster the results. *Note: You will find Amazon links within this post. If you click I might make some coffee money at no cost, of course, to you.
I’m Teresa Coppens, science geek, book nerd, educator, coffee lovin’ mom with a coconut aversion. My entire family is crazy about science including my cats! 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!
