A Splash of Color in Philly

Last week the NSTA held their annual National Conference in Philadelphia, PA. This is one of our favorite conferences of the year since it gives us an opportunity to connect with teachers, administrators, and students! We wrote previously about the…

DNA Extraction Necklaces

Camp Edvotek is back with another summer science activity related to Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) extraction. This is a quick and easy activity that will teach campers about the biochemistry of DNA and the principles behind DNA isolation methods. Campers will…

Agar Art: A Summer STEAM Activity

While many view art and science as separate fields, they often overlap. Art frequently guides, challenges and inspires the scientific process while scientific advancements have contributed to many artistic works. Incorporating art into scientific subjects is a great way to…

Exploring the How’s and Why’s of Summer Weather with Paper Models!

Summer weather is more than just a change in temperature! With its sunny days and balmy evenings, summer also brings forth the dramatic elements of nature: thunderstorms, lightning, hurricanes, and wildfires. These phenomena underscore the power and unpredictability of our…