Hidden in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, 560 miles west of South America, lay the Galapagos islands. These volcanic islands were largely unknown until 1535 when a Spanish ship, blown off course, accidentally discovered them. Despite their discovery, the islands went…
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Three great YouTube channels for science… and a bonus!
Do you ever use video content for your lessons? Whether it’s a quick clip to kick off a lesson and grab everyone’s attention, or a detailed documentary to deepen understanding, videos can help you tailor content to diverse learning styles.…
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Biotechnology Basics: Exploring the Scientific Method
Figure 1: The Scientific Method. CK-12 Foundation, CC BY-SA 3.0 Today, let's delve into the essence of the Scientific Method. It's a topic likely on your teaching radar every year, and with every experiment, since our experiments are built around…
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Migration Mysteries: Decoding the Navigation Strategies of Migratory Birds
As winter in the northern hemisphere transitions into spring, a remarkable phenomenon unfolds in the skies above us - the grand spectacle of spring migration. Every year, countless birds embark on epic journeys, traversing continents in a display of nature's…
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