Check out this picture. When I look at it, my shoulders instantly relax, my toes uncurl, and my jaw goes slack. That’s what the beach does for me. Multiple studies reveal the benefits of nature on both children and adults, ranging from improvements in academic performance to reducing symptoms of attention deficit disorder to improving…
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Take the Tech Outside
It’s that time of year. Take your students outside for fresh air and supercharged STEM learning! Courtesy of the STEMblog, here are “5 Ways to Take Technology Outdoors.” 1. Mobile Devices – Smartphones and tablets, with their wide array of apps, a camera, and GPS abilities, are great tools for documenting outdoor observations. As a…