Sauk Rapids is a small town located on the rapids of the Mississippi River near the confluence of the Sauk River. The first settlers arrived in 1851 and by 1886 Sauk Rapids was one of the most important cities in Minnesota. The town was on its way to greatness until it was leveled in 1886…
Located in Chestertown Maryland, Washington College is a private institution of higher learning offering over 40 degree programs. What makes Washington College special is this: it's the first college chartered after the Americans gained independence from the British, in 1782. It's also the only school that George Washington helped to fund, with 50 guineas. Sitting…
Teachers all agree, science is one subject that will always have a place in the curriculum. From elementary school up through college, science is considered a high priority. When it comes to finding ways to make science accessible and engaging, a greenhouse is a great option. Greenhouses can be basic, for elementary school children who are…
There's an adage in teaching that goes "show one, do one, teach one." If you want to teach anyone a new skill you first show them how, then you let them do it themselves and finally you let them teach someone else. It uses all parts of the brain and makes the lesson more effective…
The students at Chariho Regional High School (Rhode Island) are in zone denial! They have two GrowTech greenhouses attached to their agriculture science rooms. Designed by Crystal Structures and installed by Bacon Construction, these architectural grade greenhouses are a wonderful way to teach about the earth no matter what the climate zone is in your…