Geared for Parents and Teachers: Kids learn to read best, not when they complete worksheets and drills, but when they see ideas in the world they want to discover, and they realize reading is one powerful way to help them do this. This blog helps provide them intriguing books and science/world ideas, encourage their discussions, and hopefully inspire them to dig deeper.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Science in Action
Ask your child/student to discuss the answers to the following questions (without any study beforehand). Do they want to know the real answer? It's right in the article -- only for the reading! And great discussion for the two of you.
1. A major problem in many parts of the world -- the illegal killing of animals. Does your child/student have an idea how people are trying to stop it? The answer lies in here:
Illegal Poaching
2. What could roaches offer humans?
Roach benefits
3. What could microrobots and cars have in common?
Microrobots and Cars