Science Fair article, new Science Kids website, and Fellowship opportunity

I love finding new websites, and this one does not disappoint.  Science News for Kids is geared to students and teachers, with current articles like this one about science fair projects.  Teachers, follow the link to learn about a great fellowship opportunity.  The deadline to apply is in February.

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/12/science-fair-as-a-family-affair/

Outreach and Grant News

As I wrap up my CSI classes for another semester, I wanted to share one of my favorite websites for you to explore over the break.  In the last few weeks, I have visited about 8 schools to substitute for math and science classes, and I have used my favorite genetics and cell site several times.  Learn.genetics.utah.edu is a great site to cover cells, heredity, DNA, and current examples of all things genetics.  I use the virtual labs to introduce students to real labs they will be doing.  Whether I am teaching my college students or HS students, we always cover gel electrophoresis, blood typing, and/or  DNA extraction and I  learn something new each time.  The website is very user friendly, and it is sponsored by the University of Utah.

http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/

I also got good news this morning.  I wrote a grant this Fall to Target to help fund a field trip to Boise so the students could go to the Discovery Center, and we were chosen to receive the money.  I am so excited for our Fourth graders!  So keep looking for funding opportunities...there are so many available!

Tomorrow morning my son and I leave for the State Robotics Competition.  I will post updates throughout the competition...there are at least 5 Magic Valley teams going...and I am sure we will all have a great time!