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Environmental Studies: Learning Resources
Mathematics is essential in all STEM fields, but it is possible to nurture the interest before getting to that point. It is in tangible concepts that interest often first springs forth.
As for the Louisiana requirements, no, I know of no such ...
blackspanielgallery, on 03/16/2019
Environmental Studies: Learning Resources
blackspanielgallery, Thank you for the practical information and product lines.
A master naturalist training for yearly continuing education requirements indicated that mathematics is a STEM subject that particularly needs developing within ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 03/16/2019
The British Flower Show
Thanks.
As the judges do not know what last year's stall was like creativity is not very important. Getting the exhibits perfect is important. Not everyone speaks as much as I do, but I enjoy it. Standing for a long time brings back ache. At ...
frankbeswick, on 03/14/2019
The British Flower Show
Frank, I can see a happy expression in that last photo.
I suppose the difficulty must be originality, since each show is repeated year after year. Repetition would not do, and neither would repeating a competitor's stand. So, I am guessing ...
blackspanielgallery, on 03/13/2019
The British Flower Show
17-21 July. 17 is for RHS members only, so don't attend then. It is advisable to purchase tickets in advance through the website.
The set up on site period is the four days prior to the show. I will be allocated one or more days according to ...
frankbeswick, on 03/13/2019
The British Flower Show
I can just imagine the reward you get from participating in such a show. You mentioned the movie "Dare to Be Wild" and I'm glad because I was thinking of it while reading this, but had forgotten the name. When will the show take place (July I ...
dustytoes, on 03/13/2019
The British Flower Show
We own the stall and fixtures. We construct the stall ourselves, though this year the RHS will construct it for us.We will have to lay out the fixtures.
There is no distinction between types of vegetables, all are equally valued. Fruit can be ...
frankbeswick, on 03/13/2019
The British Flower Show
frankbeswick, Thank you for the photos, practicalities and products. Are the stalls your own or part of the show fixtures? Do certain kinds of vegetables tend to get awards less or more so than others? Is fruit included in the agriculturally ...
DerdriuMarriner, on 03/12/2019
Best "Nutcracker" Movie of all Time
jptanabe, Thank you for the backstory, plot and product lines. Have you seen the film The Nutcracker and the Four Realms?
DerdriuMarriner, on 03/12/2019
S.T.E.M. Learning Resources – Math
We had the abacus in the first grade, and cardboard pies for fractions in the second. Back in the 50s there was not much else available. Now, more is coming out every year.
blackspanielgallery, on 03/11/2019
Best "Nutcracker" Movie of all Time
"So-called serious music" - good one! Yes, classics are just that, timeless.
jptanabe, on 03/11/2019
S.T.E.M. Learning Resources – Math
We never had any math study aids here except for the abacus in first grade. I think working with objects is really important, as is associating math with important problems in the real world.
Mira, on 03/11/2019
25 Creative Get Well Gift Ideas for Coworkers
I'm a staunch fan, too :)
Mira, on 03/11/2019
Best "Nutcracker" Movie of all Time
Nutcracker is a classic. We can't imagine a New Year's program without it. I believe it's also a nice way to introduce wide audience to so-called more serious music.
Tolovaj, on 03/11/2019
25 Creative Get Well Gift Ideas for Coworkers
I always feel better when somebody gives me chocolate:)
Tolovaj, on 03/10/2019