The greenhouse effect and climate change are hot topics in today's news. Young scientists may be surprised to learn that the concept is not a new one. In fact, Eunice Newton Foote, scientist, inventor, and suffragette, discovered the...

Could your class identify an old-fashioned can opener? What about a rotary phone,...

Students identify the plant parts and bee structures that are involved in pollination. They simulate pollination in a group activity and process the information.

Women inventors are behind a wide range of key innovations, from Kevlar to dishwashers to better life rafts. Female inventors have played a large role in U.S. history, but haven't always received credit for their work. Women --...

This resource explores the role of African Americans in science. Past contributions, present activity and future possibilities are all discussed.