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October 7, 2022

Science in the News: NASA's Planetary Defense Test with DART
The successful completion of NASA's DART planetary defense test last week marks a thrilling acknowledgment of humankind's potential to protect our planet from closely orbiting asteroids and comets.
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September 30, 2022

Science Is for Everyone: The International Day of Scientific Culture (September 28)
Learn more about the International Day of Scientific Culture, September 28!
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September 23, 2022

The Future Belongs to Us All: National Pollution Prevention Week, International Coastal Cleanup Day, and World Cleanup Day
Explore how we can incorporate these three special days to teach our kids about their responsibility for keeping our planet healthy.
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September 2, 2022

It’s That Time! Back to School Basics in the Science Classroom
Click to review some of our favorite back-to-school posts to get you in the new-year mood whether you’re already back in the classroom or preparing for your first days to come!
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August 19, 2022

The 4 at-Home Science Experiments to Try with Your Middle Schoolers This Summer
With the summer almost over, be sure to beat both learning loss and boredom with these four at-home science experiments with materials you already have on hand!
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August 13, 2022

One Giant Leap for Mankind: Celebrating the Apollo 11 Moon Landing
Click to learn more about the July 20, 1969, landing of the Apollo Lunar Module Eagle on the moon’s surface by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin!
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July 15, 2022

The 4 at-Home Physical Science Experiments to Try with Your Elementary School-Aged Kids
When your summer calls for more science, try out one of our four favorite physical science experiments with your young scientists.
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July 8, 2022

The Night Sky: Astronomy, Astrology, and You
Though the practice of astrology and the science of astronomy have common roots, there is an important distinction between the two. Read on to learn more!
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July 1, 2022

Keep the Holiday Celebration Going at Home with These 4 Explosive Independence Day Experiments!
With some basic supplies, use these four activities to slip in a little science during your Fourth of July festivities—but don’t forget the eye protection!
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