H1N1 Has Good Signs, But Still An Issue
H1N1 flu continues to be a major issue in schools across Michigan and young people are a priority group for vaccination as more vaccine becomes available.
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Blueberries, A Healthy Snack
If you are looking for a good way to get your child a nutritious snack, think about blueberries. Blueberries are a low-calorie food with many health benefits, and one cup gives you 79 calories.
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Learn From The Soil
Imagine a school curriculum centered on the idea that healthy bodies, hearts and minds begin in the soil. Imagine the ways such a curriculum would teach your children about history, economics, poetry, literature, mathematics, science and social studies.
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Chocolate IS Good For You
As Halloween approaches, do you know the benefits of chocolate? Cocoa beans are rich in flavanols, a specific type of antioxidant.
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Interesting Science For Interested Kids
If you have a child interested in science, the website Science News for Kids may have some material to give him or her a chance to learn about the latest discoveries in science and math, in kid and parent friendly language.
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Eat Healthy, Protect Your Skin
With no more summer beach days to look forward to, many people often slack off on proper skin protection. Other than using sunscreen, what else can you do to protect your skin from sun damage? Studies have shown that Vitamin C also plays a critical role in skin cell health.
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Don't Forget Your Veggies
It is back to school time, so think about healthy snacks for your child to eat at lunch or bring to school.
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Make Science Come Alive!
Before school starts back, there is still time to do fun science activities with your child.
The Detroit Science center is launching a new stage show this summer, Science Trivia, which will test your knowledge, as well as boost interest in the topic.
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You Are What You Eat
If you want to read a book with your child that will get him or her thinking and talking about what we eat, Peter Menzel and Faith D'Aluisio’s Hungry Plant: What the World Eats will do the trick.
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An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
An easy way to think about your child’s health and nutrition is 521 almost none plan.
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Health Tips For All
If you need a kid friendly site about health, the website Kidshealth provides well-documented, clearly written resources. The site has a section for kids that includes topics such as nutrition, exercise, common illnesses, and tips to stay well.
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Making Healthier Choices
Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 kids and teens in the U.S. is overweight or obese? Luckily, we can take steps to stay healthy and strong.
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Volcanoes Are A Blast!
Kids are fascinated by volcanoes, and by reading about them, your student can learn a lot about both the earth and geography. For elementary age students, just the idea of a volcano and eruptions can be startling and exciting.
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Discover Michigan Museums
Now is a good time of year to plan some science activities while your children are on holiday break. Several locations in Michigan offer a wide variety of activities.
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FUN-Ology Learning
There are many different areas to study in science and are each labeled with the suffix -ology.
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Pint-Size Science Gallery
Just because kids are little, does not mean that they are not ready to think like scientists. The Detroit Science center has created Kids Town, a place for pint-size scientists.
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A Step Into Nursing
For students interested in science and medicine, nursing can be a career for your future.
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Fun Science Factory Experiments
Students of all ages love science experiments. Jon Richard’s book, Science Factory: Chemicals and Reactions, includes a dozen experiments that can show children the basics of chemistry.
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You Brown-Baggin' It?
Did you know that school lunches are nutritionally superior to lunches from home? Researchers from Eastern Michigan University found that school lunches have less fat and more low fat dairy products, fruits, and vegetables than lunches from home.
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The Fabric of Learning
Children are interested in buying stylish clothes, but you may want to work on getting them to understand the science of clothing that lasts.
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Kids and Food Safety
Cooking with your children can be a very rewarding activity. To keep both you and your children safe while working with foods of all kinds, follow these simple rules...
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Hand Washing Basics
If you talk to your child about hand-washing, you can teach your kids about the dangers of bacteria and viruses, and help them stay well at the same time. Help stop the spread of germs by teaching your children proper hand-washing techniques.
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Science Museums Bring Learning To Life
Taking your child to science museums is a great way to reinforce and extend what they are learning in school.
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Inquiring Minds
Teaching kids about science is changing. Eastern Michigan University's Creative Science Inquiry program puts students studying to be science teachers into the classroom to help kids develop science projects, compete in the Science Olympiad, anddevelop community based projects.
To see how, visit this link.
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Science Is All Around!
It's a parent's job to point out the many changes taking place in our environment every day.
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Discover Science In Nature
Ever wondered what museum holds the best potential for understanding the mysteries of life? The answer is ‘nature.'
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