World Discovery Box Aligns Hands-on Science Learning Station with National Science Education Standards

by on July 9, 2010

Schools Use Science Collection of Fossils, Marine Life, Minerals and Insects to Meet National Standards in Life Science and Earth Science

Durango, CO (PRWEB) November 10, 2008 — World Discovery Box, LLC announced today that it is aligning its Discovery Box™ Science Learning Station with the National Science Education Standards developed by the National Academy of Sciences. The Discovery Box is a small, wooden chest of drawers filled with a collection of natural specimens including fossils, marine life, minerals and insects. The collection of natural specimens included with the Discovery Box provides the opportunity for a hands-on, interactive approach for achieving the education standards in life science and earth science. Additional information about the Discovery Box can be found at www.worlddiscoverybox.com.

The Discovery Box collection can be adapted for the science content standards for grades K-4, 5-8 and 9-12 and support many life science and earth science topics studied in school. For example, the trilobite fossils and the mountain stag beetle specimen included in the collection can demonstrate life science lessons such as the differences in living and non-living organisms, evolution and extinction, as well as the structure of organisms. Furthermore, the trilobite along with the petrified wood and obsidian specimens can demonstrate Earth science lessons such as the Earth’s various materials and sedimentary layers, evidence of past life and changes in the Earth’s structure.

“Science can be one of the most challenging subjects in school, but it also has the potential to be one of the most stimulating and rewarding subjects. With the Discovery Box, we are providing learning resources that support education standards, while at the same time make science more engaging and fun for students,” notes John Skowlund, President of World Discovery Box. “As any experienced teacher knows, science is all about the pivotal moments when new concepts are learned or new questions are asked. It is about the exploration, the journey to the conclusion and most importantly, it is about the discovery.”

World Discovery Box continues to expand its science collection sets and science learning resources to not only to align with science standards, but to support specific science curricula. It is currently forming a science advisory group of science teachers, curriculum developers, science publishers, and professional scientists to evaluate current life science and earth science curricula and define methods and materials to enhance the learning effectiveness in the science classroom.

About World Discovery Box
World Discovery Box LLC provides innovative learning products, educational toys and education services to families and schools. Its flagship education product, the Discovery Box™, allows parents and teachers to create a rich learning environment for children aged 4-14 in science education in traditional, Montessori and home school settings. The company, founded in 2008, is headquartered in Durango, Colorado. For more information and photographs, visit www.worlddiscoverybox.com

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Stephen Colbert’s Spiderman, Jason Bond, to Weave a Web of Science at Inaugural Science Caf

by on July 9, 2010

Jason Bond, a biologist at East Carolina University, who named a spider after Stephen Colbert, host of the Colbert Report on Comedy Central, will present at an inaugural science café in Greenville, N.C. Science cafés are live events that involve a face-to-face conversation with a scientist about current topics. They are open to everyone and take place in casual settings like pubs and coffeehouses.

Greenville, N.C. (PRWEB) April 10, 2009 — Jason Bond, a biologist who named a spider after Stephen Colbert, is leading a discussion on the importance of preserving our planet’s biodiversity at an inaugural science café on April 13 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ham’s Restaurant located at 701 Evans St. in Greenville, NC.

A science café is a live event in a casual meeting place where scientists talk about current topics using plain language and inclusive conversation. This creates a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for people with no science background. Each cafe is organized around an interesting topic of conversation. A scientist gives a brief presentation and sometimes shows a short video clip to kick off the discussion.

“Science Cafes are a great way to engage the public in science and technology in a way that is accessible and relevant to their everyday lives,” says Roger Conner, Executive Director of GO-Science. Mr. Conner notes, “We live in an increasingly complex and changing world and science cafes can help us make sense of complex topics and issues by talking about them with scientists in an informal setting.”

Jason Bond named a newly discovered species of trapdoor spider, Aptostichus (ap-TAHS-tih-kus) stephencolberti, after Stephen Colbert and was featured several times on the Colbert Report. Jason Bond will be a featured speaker at the inaugural science café along with his associate David Chalcraft. Together they will present and lead an informal discussion on the value of saving our planet’s biodiversity.

GO-Science, a nonprofit science center, is teaming-up with East Carolina University, The North Carolina Biotechnology Center, and Sigma Xi to organize science cafes to help improve public access to scientific information. They plan to hold science café’s every other month at local venues while livecasting the events online.

To pre-register for this free event visit http://www.go-science.org/sciencecafe

About GO-Science:

GO-Science, a nonprofit organization established to bring informal science education programs to the public through hands-on exhibits, recently announced the development of a Science Center in Greenville, NC. Currently, GO-Science offers the public an opportunity to participate in a variety of IYA events, astronomy and space science outreach programs, as well as a summer science camp that fills over 400 slots for children of all ages to experience the wonder of science.

For more information about this event or other GO-Science programs visit http://www.go-science.org

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Lawrence Hall of Science Inspires Support For Science Learning

by on July 9, 2010

Lawrence Hall of Science Director, Elizabeth Stage,
Shares Science Learning for All: Shaping Our Future by Investing In People

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) November 12, 2009 — The Director for the Bay Area’s Lawrence Hall of Science (http://www.lawrencehallofscience.org), Elizabeth Stage, is expected to inspire support for science education from 6pm to 7:30pm on Thursday, November 12 in the South Bay of Silicon Valley.

Business leaders from companies around the Bay Area will be gathering for a reception and presentation focused on the critical nature of science education today…and how it’s shaping our country’s future economic viability. In a world where four out of five future careers require an understanding of science and technology, it’s astonishing that in the Bay Area, the average child receives less than one hour per week of science education. And considering the curriculum is often based on late 19th century educational models, cultivating a forward-moving economy and sustainable future is dramtically off-course.

“To generate break-through solutions for business, technology and the environment, we have to inspire and educate tomorrow’s scientists and engineers. That alone isn’t sufficient. In addition to a tech-savvy workforce, we also need to increase science literacy for everyone” said Elizabeth Stage, director of the Lawrence Hall of Science. “The best policies options are worthless if voters don’t understand the evidence that supports sustainable decisions. The Hall is committed to improving this situation and is looking for partners who understand the importance of making an investment in science and math learning for all.”

Working with national and international organizations, the Lawrence Hall of Science is consistently introducing new and impactful programs that seek to dramatically improve science education in and out of school. But state funding cuts have put pressure on organizations that depend on public funds, increasing the need for support from forward-thinking companies. The Lawrence Hall of Science is reaching out to Bay Area corporations to find partners who understand the importance of making an investment in science and math learning for all. LHS recently received a million Oracle Commitment grant. The Oracle grant supports the continued development of an after-school science program based on proven LHS curricula and professional development programs that are being adapted for out-of-school programs, including the Boys and Girls Clubs, Scouts and recreation and camp programs, as well as after-school programs in public schools.

The first four Afterschool Kidzscience kits will focus on physical science and will be available this month. More kits, including Green Science and Life Science kits, will follow.

These are just a few of the many programs the Lawrence Hall of Science has developed to bring quality science and math learning opportunities to homes, communities and schools. The organizers of this event share the belief that more and better science and technology learning is key to developing the innovation, workforce, and engaged and informed citizenry that our future requires.

About Lawrence Hall of Science:
The mission of Lawrence Hall of Science (LHS) is to inspire and foster the learning of science and mathematics for all. LHS is the public science center of the University of California, Berkeley, and an innovative leader in the field of science and mathematics education. Engaging students and their families in the fascination behind science and math, LHS connects with classrooms, schools and communities. The Hall also designs and disseminates effective instructional materials and exhibits while creating distinctive learning and leadership opportunities for educators. LHS is committed to serving all, including those with limited access to science and mathematics.

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2004 Science Kit & Boreal Laboratories Catalog Released

by on July 9, 2010

Science Kit & Boreal Laboratories is pleased to announce the release of their science education catalog for 2004. The catalog is distributed to thousands of science teachers across the United States. It is over 1,200 pages and contains over 15,000 products.

(PRWEB) December 12, 2003 –Science Kit & Boreal Laboratories is pleased to announce the release of their science education catalog for 2004. The catalog is distributed to thousands of science teachers across the United States. It is over 1,200 pages and contains over 15,000 products.


Science Kit is a leading provider of science education products to K-12 teachers, home-schoolers, and hobbyists throughout the United States. Their extensive product lines cover a wide range of disciplines including Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Forensics, Physics and Scientific Inquiry. They carry a diverse selection of Scholar Chemicals, K-6 Science Products, and General Laboratory Supplies. The company also offers their own line of Boreal Microscopes, Digital Microscopes, Teacher Developed-Classroom Tested products, and they carry hundreds of Recommended Materials Lists correlating to leading science textbooks. In addition, Science Kit offers a series of Professional Development Workshops for educators including “Introducing Digital Microscopy to Your Classroom” and “Teaching With Technology – Using Qwizdom”.

The Science Kit web site offers an additional 2,000 science products not found in the catalog.
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Kids Science Website Offering Chances for Scholarships to Those Who Participate in their New Program

by on July 9, 2010

Super Fun Science has just announced their new Dollar Store Science program was released on November 11th. The program consists of biology, physics, chemistry and earth science, and each part of the program includes three kids’ science concepts. Those who are enrolled in one program are eligible for a scholarship, and the more programs kids enroll in, the more likely they are to receive a scholarship.

Kingston, NY (PRWEB) November 13, 2008 — Super Fun Science (www.SuperFunScience.com) will offer 00 in scholarships to those who use their Dollar Store Science program. This program was released on November 11th. While not every student who enrolls in the kids science program will be eligible for a scholarship, all students enrolled will have a chance at winning one.

Super Fun Science is an interactive website that offers kids’ science programs, as well as games, experiments and videos. While students must be enrolled in the Dollar Store Science program to be considered for a scholarship; that is not the only reason people are going to the kids’ science website. The site also focuses on other areas of kids’ science, allowing kids to have fun and get information.

For instance, many students like the kids’ science games the website offers. Each month, a new kids’ science game is added, and the games fall into many different categories. Children can play games that relate to physics, astronomy, and many other categories.

In addition, there are kids’ science videos available on the website. Videos show different aspects of kids’ science, such as how pulleys work. Visitors to the website are able to see experiments through the kids’ science videos and also learn how to run their own experiments at home.

This kids’ science website is not only for children. Parents are also accessing the site. Parents are able to take advantage of the kids’ science information, and they can also get a free eBook, entitled Six Steps Toward Simple Science. The eBook is meant to be a tool to get children interested in kids’ science.

Parents are not only using the site to help their kids learn about science. Many parents are also using Super Fun Science in order to learn with their children and catch up on the things they missed when they took science. For example, Linda J. states, “Well, I just went on your website. Yes, Squeaker was really funny! But I must say, I watched the entire video about the celery. I must have been asleep in science class when we did that experiment, so I couldn’t turn it off until I saw the result. See, not just for kids but for 45 year-olds too!”

It appears that parents and students alike are utilizing the information on Super Fun Science. The website is being accessed for scholarships, as well as to gain knowledge. Those interested in kids’ science can go to www.SuperFunScience.com.

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