Antarctic Fish Surviving Sub-Zero Waters We started this series by exploring Isabel Pulido’s NanoFreeze technology. Her breakthrough made refrigeration possible in areas without reliable electricity. This change enabled communities to preserve food for days, saving time, money, and work. NanoFreeze also helped reduce pollution and made it easier to ship goods like food and medicine… Continue reading Antifreeze Proteins:
Tag: STEM Education
The Catapult Project:
How Supporting a Neurodivergent Student Sparked a Hands-On STEM Challenge The clatter of wood and excited student chatter filled the air as a small projectile arced across the courtyard. At the center of this commotion stood Maya as she demonstrated her handcrafted catapult to her delighted classmates and sparked an evolution in our physics unit.… Continue reading The Catapult Project:
Unlocking Strengths:
Why “The Dyslexic Advantage” Revolutionizes Our Understanding of Neurodiversity What if dyslexia isn’t a disability but a superpower—one with flip side vulnerabilities? This premise of “The Dyslexic Advantage” by Brock and Fernette Eide isn’t science fiction; it’s a revolutionary way of looking at neurodiversity. As an educator who’s witnessed the struggles and triumphs of dyslexic… Continue reading Unlocking Strengths:
Unlock Your Creativity: Practical Tips and Exercises
“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” — Mary Lou Cook “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” —Maya Angelou Creativity isn’t only for artists and inventors. We are all creative, even if we think we aren’t. It’s a skill that anyone can… Continue reading Unlock Your Creativity: Practical Tips and Exercises