The term "dinosaur" was coined in 1842 by Richard Owen, an English paleontologist. The word comes from the Greek words dinos meaning terrible or fearful, and sauros (σαυρος) meaning lizard.
Our world is inherently stylized by graphic designers, from t-shirts and logos to billboards, book covers, and packaging. A handful of the most famous graphic designers include Milton Glaser, creator of the iconic “I Love NY” branding; Massimo Vignelli, who...
Discussing money management with your children can be uncomfortable, but the pandemic compelled more parents to have conversations with their kids about financial well-being. This data comes from an annual survey conducted by a global investment management firm T. Rowe...
If you think about it, almost every human-made object or structure was designed and created by an engineer. The sidewalks we walk on, the elevators we ride, the phones we use, and even the air conditioning we enjoy were all...
Lego has been the fan-favorite icon of block construction and architecture for kids over roughly nine decades. With a spin on the classic wooden blocks, Lego produced colorful pieces more suitable for all ages to enjoy. And since then, Lego...
Engagement is ultimately the glue that keeps all aspects of student learning and growth together. Not only doengaged students make teaching more fun and rewarding, but it has been shown to have a critical impact on other students.
Did you know that there is much more to play than just having fun? It might seem silly that playing and learning have anything to do with one another, but they do! In fact, play provides an excellent view into...
Many of us have experienced an early school memory of getting up in front of the classroom to do a presentation or oral report only to freeze and forget everything that we had prepared. This is because we allowed our...