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45,000 year old leg bone found

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:October 24, 2014
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This little story is amazing because it is the OLDEST human bone found. Granted it was only one femur (leg bone) but it proved invaluable for what its genetics told us.

Found in a river in western Siberia in 2008, it was turned over to paleontologists who believed it to be a few thousand years old. When they sent the DNA for testing they found a hidden secret in this old bone. If you’d like to find out what THEY found out you can listen here or read the article here.

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Dying Languages

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:October 3, 2014
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It seems that extinction is not limited to living things-languages can cease to exist. It is forecast that approximately half of the estimated 7000 languages spoken around the world today…

STEM Workshop Opportunity

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 24, 2014
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Immersion, a program of JASON Learning, seeks to help all kids share the adventure, excitement, and learning involved in real scientific discovery, to help them succeed academically, and to inspire them to pursue careers in science and related fields. Program materials include interdisciplinary activities, an interactive website, expedition videos, and live webcasts.

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Does Handwriting Matter?

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:September 13, 2014
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I remember reading that schools were starting to abandon handwriting and it left my mind unsettled. My intuition told me that handwriting was important but my logic couldn't tell me…

STEM Training Opportunity

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:September 9, 2014
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Immersion, a program of JASON Learning, seeks to help all kids share the adventure, excitement, and learning involved in real scientific discovery, to help them succeed academically, and to inspire them to pursue careers in science and related fields. Program materials include interdisciplinary activities, an interactive website, expedition videos, and live webcasts.

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Fun Science Activities for All Ages

Post author:Melissa Adams
Post published:September 5, 2014
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The Hartford YMCA on Broad Street had a very exciting science workshop!!! The workshop covered fun science activities for grades Pre-K thru 8th grade. We learned how far a fired…

Stipends Available: Through My Window

Post author:CTAfterSchoolNetwork
Post published:August 28, 2014
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It’s a window on a new destination—where children and young teens (grades 4-8) encounter engineering in a brand new way.

Throughmywindow.org is a multimedia educational website that grabs you by the hand and pulls you into a world filled with stories, mysteries, explorations, and adventures. It’s a place where engineering isn’t about building bridges—it’s about asking questions, thinking deeply, and building a community of learners. (more…)

How Wolves Can Save an Ecosystem

Post author:Rose Dugas
Post published:August 17, 2014
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This amazing video describes how the wolves brought balance back to the environment...they actually changed a river! In 1995, 14 gray wolves were released into Yellowstone National park amid…