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Toys For Science Teachers

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the in-my-day-we-didn't-have-"science" dept.

Science teachers from around the U.S. get together to discuss curricula and of course to be pitched by purveyors of classroom goodies. Gary points to this "photographic tour of this past weekend's convention. Palm demonstrated a science module and software that turns a Palm computer into a data logging and graphing machine. 33 color photos in all!" I'd like one of those USB-connected Intel microscopes, and a large barrel of LEDs ...

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  1. Nifty toys but... by Thalia · · Score: 5
    Although all of these toys are very cool (some cooler than others, I'll admit), very few school districts will spring for more science toys. In fact, science teachers spend on the order of $400/year on toys/classroom equipment, and such.

    Given the local advocacy of science teachers, you should put your money where your mouth is, and donate school supplies to teachers. What the heck, search for science teachers, and give them only science toys! The site is TrueGift a charity that simply takes gift lists from teachers are tries to find donors to provide the basic necessities.

    Thalia