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Lather Up! From Terrific Science Press supports CDC message on hand washing and swine flu

by Susan Gertz on February 8, 2010

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) emphasizes that washing your hands frequently helps stop the spread of germs, including the virus that causes swine flu. As every preschooler is taught, a quick rinse without soap does not equal a proper hand washing. Middle and high school students probably need a refresher on hand [...]

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Mickey Sarquis to receive Miami University’s prestigious Benjamin Harrison Medallion

by Susan Gertz on April 24, 2009

 The staff of Terrific Science is pleased to announce that our director, Mickey Sarquis, is the recipient of the 2009 Miami University Benjamin Harrison Medallion. The Harrison Medallion is named after U.S. President (1889-1893) and Miami graduate Benjamin Harrison and is awarded to Miami faculty members who have made outstanding national contributions to education. Learn [...]

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Earlychildhood NEWS names the Big Science for Little Hands™ series a “best books” pick

March 11, 2009

Earlychildhood NEWS, an online resource for teachers and parents of children from infants to age 8, has named the Big Science for Little Hands™ series from Terrific Science Press (Miami University) a Best Books pick.

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Great reviews for Camp and Club Science Sourcebook

February 2, 2009

We’re pleased to be receiving great reviews for our new book: Camp and Club Science Sourcebook: Activities and Planning Guide for Science Outside School. Contact us today about outreach workshops based on this book. “The Camp and Club Science Resource book is an excellent tool for leaders or instructors of after school programs. It is [...]

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Informal Settings Can Boost Science Learning

February 2, 2009

According to a new report from the National Research Council, “Learning Science in Informal Environments: People, Places, and Pursuits,” informal science experiences, such as visiting museums and aquariums, attending after-school programs, and watching television shows, can spark curiosity and interest in science and improve science learning outcomes for students and adults. The report identifies six [...]

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Want Credit for Great Science?—Try Online HealthRICH Courses

January 30, 2009

Through a limited funding opportunity, Terrific Science is pleased to offer two HealthRICH online courses based on our award-winning Strive to Thrive! series of health science books. These distance-learning courses for teachers of grades 5 and up provide substantial science content tied to the National Science Education Standards. Courses include content readings, web searches, question [...]

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Mark your calendars for National Chemistry Week, “Having a Ball with Chemistry,” October 19–25, 2008

September 7, 2008

The recent Olympics are just one reason why the American Chemical Society (ACS) has decided to make sports and chemistry the theme for National Chemistry Week this year. This year’s sports theme allows science teachers to combine forces with athletic departments and physical education teachers to foster a greater understanding of the materials, design, and safety [...]

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Family Science Night: “Wash This Way” and “Colorful Lather Printing”

June 18, 2008

Here’s a narrated slide show of children enjoying the “Wash This Way” and “Colorful Lather Printing” hands-on activities at a Family Science Night event.

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