Can You See the Stars? Help Scientists Track Light Pollution
When you think about pollution, what comes to mind? For me, I imagine smoke from a chimney, trash on a roadway, or an orange-tainted river. But what I should add to my list are the…
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Winter Solstice Activities for Homeschoolers: Science Behind the Seasons
The Winter Solstice, happening around December 21st, is such a fascinating event for families to learn about together. It’s the shortest day and longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, and it happens…
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The Geminid Meteor Shower: A Fun, Free & Easy Field Trip!
Get your kids outside in December…watch the Geminid meteor shower! December is a fantastic month to observe a lot of “shooting stars” without a ton of effort. Today we’re sharing all about how to take…
