May 22, 2020 Each year for the past 10 years, EdTech Digest has recognized the most innovative contributions made in the field of education technology. Underwriters Laboratories is excited to share that its online learning platform, Xplorlabs, has been selected … Continued
By Kelly Haarala | Instagram: @supersassandscienceclass What student can’t identify with the idea of having a cell phone in their pocket? Almost none. Most students rely on that little lithium-ion battery in their phone without even realizing what it is … Continued
A unique collaboration in Cobb County, Georgia, is engaging firefighters, teachers and middle school students in fire safety research through the UL Xplorlabs® Fire Forensics resource. In 2018, the UL Xplorlabs team was invited to Cobb County for first-of-its-kind … Continued
I don’t know about you, but some of my best ah-ha moments from students happen when I am able to make my science lesson relevant by connecting them to the real world. To do this, I take them outside to … Continued
Madeline Runion is a sixth grade general science teacher in Southwest Virginia. Runion as been teaching for three years. She is always looking for hands-on activities that allow her students to have fun and learn. When you teach in a … Continued
This summer campers at Kids Summer Fire Academy camp in Apopka, Florida trained as junior fire investigators with the help of UL Xplorlabs®! Students in elementary, middle and high school experienced hands-on activities and exercises designed to take them up … Continued
5 Ways to Support a Love of Learning Questioning, exploring, analyzing and finding out are the core tenets of science and of lifelong learning. Middle school is a critical time for students to see themselves belonging in this process of … Continued
For many children interest in science drops off during the middle school years, but the University of Rhode Island is fighting back with UL Xplorlabs™ to encourage students to pursue higher education in STEM fields. Students in grades 4-12 are … Continued
Camp Fury Delaware is not your typical summer camp; the 60 girls who attend spend their days preparing to fight fires, save lives and protect their communities. The three-day, two-night camp inspires the next generation of public safety and emergency … Continued