Tech Tools for Teachers PODCAST

Science Resources & Innovation Opportunities for Your Classroom

April 28, 2025

Promotional graphic for the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast featuring host Shanna Martin smiling against a light blue background. The podcast logo is displayed with text reading, "Episode 211: Science Resources.

Hello teachers! Episode 211 of the Tech Tools for Teachers Podcast is here, and we’re diving into two fantastic tools designed to inspire your students in science and innovation: Science News Explores and Technovation.

Science News Explores

Screenshot from Science News Explores "Life/Brain" section highlighting various science articles, including "More and more, microplastics are collecting in our brains," illustrated by a photo of assorted plastic items and debris against a bright blue background.Screenshot of Science News Explores homepage showing various engaging articles, including "A secret climate superhero lies beneath our farms," with a photo of farmland, and other intriguing headlines covering topics like physics, animals, microbes, and health.Screenshot of "Classroom Questions" page from Science News Explores, featuring educational articles with intriguing titles such as "A secret climate superhero lies beneath our farms," "Eyelashes help fling water from our eyes," and "The universe: How will it end?"

Science News Explores is an incredible resource for bringing engaging, accessible science content into your classroom. The website covers a vast array of science topics through articles tailored specifically for students, making complex concepts easier to understand.

What I particularly love about Science News Explores is its curated collections of resources, perfect for integrating into lessons and sparking deeper exploration. Beyond just reading, the platform encourages hands-on engagement with clear, student-friendly experiments that help bring science concepts to life.

Additionally, the site offers valuable connections to potential science career paths, giving students insights into various jobs in STEM fields. Most importantly, Science News Explores actively encourages curiosity, fostering an environment where students feel empowered to ask questions and pursue answers.

Technovation

Screenshot from Technovation Families homepage showing two students engaged in a hands-on STEM activity. Large text overlay reads "Create a Better World Together," promoting curiosity, creativity, and family-friendly learning.Screenshot from Technovation Families' "All Design Challenges" page featuring various STEM-related activities like "Design a Sampling Aircraft," "Make a Nanostamp," and "Build a Nanopipe," organized by scientific categories such as aerospace, biomechanics, and computer science.Screenshot from Technovation Families showing a colorful animated video player along with suggested materials for an educational activity, including items like paper plates, pipe cleaners, and hot glue, alongside a difficulty rating indicating suitability for a 4th-grade classroom.

We also briefly explore Technovation, a fantastic platform that empowers students, particularly girls, to become leaders and innovators by engaging with technology and engineering. It’s an amazing resource to inspire your students to think creatively and explore technology-driven solutions.

Both of these tools can significantly enhance your classroom’s approach to teaching science and technology. Check them out and watch your students’ curiosity and innovation thrive!

Go educate and innovate!

— Shanna

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