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Nematodes Grubs are killing my grass. I don't want to put poison into the ground. What can I do? There are tiny roundworms called beneficial nematodes. They can...

A little ratio art might be a fun way to get ready for the upcoming Memorial Day holiday. In this activity (Flags) students measure; create whole number ratios...

I'm trying to be more savy about wasting our resources. I have really old fashioned toilets and I'm trying to figure out if I should invest in saving...

I'm going to help save the planet by adding solar panels to my roof! Should I tilt the panels on my roof to more accurately aim towards the...

It's time to get ready to plant my garden again. But here in Boston we have to start our seeds indoors to give them a head start before...

Note: This is not intended as a comprehensive activity with solutions. Instead, it serves as a discussion prompt. Have fun! It's been a crazy winter of extremes through...

Otha Anders used picking up pennies as a way to remember to pray. In this 3-act activity we try to estimate how much he actually collected and stored...

On August 5, 2010, the San Jose copper-gold mine near Copiapó, Chile collapsed stranding 33 miners in a large cavern more than 2,000 feet below ground. A new...

Cute little birds. Piping plovers are nesting on beaches along the Atlantic coast. Consequently beaches are often roped-off or closed to protect their nests and chicks. Is this...

Act One: Take a look at the first picture (Krispy-Kreme-photos). What is the first question that comes to mind? How many donuts is that? What information would be...

Help your students understand what they are reading or hearing about the California drought. Terms like acre-feet, chains, and furlongs are often used to describe the volume of...

A ct 1: Take a look at the promo at Moe's. What is the first question that comes to mind? How much does a 42-gallon jug of Chili...