Bacteria Watch: Microbe Levels in Local Bodies of Water

As you know if you're a regular reader of this blog, April is Citizen Science Month. We think that hands-on projects that get students out of the classroom and into their communities are a key part of learning. We have…

Lab Science: The Why Behind the Steps in a DNA Extraction

In science, every step has a story. Whether you're tweaking the temperature in a PCR cycle or measuring out just the right amount of enzyme, each action has a purpose and a reason why it’s done that way. In the…

Exploring the Hidden World: Microscopy Adventures with Kids

Each year, Edvotek participates in a local elementary school science fair. This year, we hosted a microscopy booth where the young scientists could look at a selection of common household objects using an inexpensive digital microscope. Microscopes let us see…

Article Roundup: Celebrating April’s STEM Holidays

There are two major STEM Holidays coming up next week: Earth Day on April 22nd and DNA Day on April 25th. Here are two positive stories we enjoyed related to these holidays.  Photo by Belle Co on Pexels.com 1. Sea…