Happy 2 assist!! :>) It's the “TEACHA” in me! :>) :>)

Thank you. i will search on line and find these projects. We do keep a lot of recyclable material simply because one of my kids likes to “make” things.
So we keep a closed toy bin filled with clean empty jars, bottles, toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, odds and ends, paper, magazines etc.

lol so — unless the class is online — not an option. But I read a lot. We limit tv time and do a lot of exploratory things with “stuff” laying around the house . . . just want to make sure I am doing the right things.

Malletgirl: take some science classes if you like. I recommend starting with some informal classes through museums, zoos, etc or community college. Many people have some knowledge or interest in science but it so often presented as complex and jargon filled that many people just say – no. I can understand. Many of us science communicators and outreach scientists struggle with making science relevant and interesting without watering it down or being too silly.

Science topics can be discussed in different ways, depending on the audience. Discussing the science behind controversal or hot topics, like the proposed topic about discarding frozen embryos is a great start. The initial discussion between OhPeleeze and Webb was philosophical. Interjecting science without persuasion is a good way to elevate and expand our dialogue on such topics. The controversy/debate draws lots of comments and discussion, but sometimes rarely discusses the science behind it, such as: what is an embryo, what's the different in using fresh or frozen embyros for research, how are embryos harvested and cared for, what exactly is stem cell research.

Sometimes online media like blogs lead the way and in this case it can pioneer Science News Correspondence and discussion among black audiences. Maybe soon other black media outlets – like Black America web, BET, black periodicals and newspapers will host routine science sections. Something that will include more than health reports about black health issues or social commentaries.

The number of black science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) bloggers is short (by my calculations so far) but we are out there. And though Blacks make a smaller percentage of the PhDs in STEM there are more of us than you think.

We've got to start the conversation. Too many of our children and adults are averse to science. That's why I love the mom who asked about sparking interest in her children. Too few of our students score well on science tests and pursue science careers. I want to see all of that change. Thanks to each of you for listening and sharing your thoughts. I feel alot better about things, now.

Maybe she/he can invite questions from us. :>)

Asking questions can sparks curiosity. Challenge them by asking them. You'd be surprised what they already know; then you can build on it from there.

We haven't made the transistion and adapted our lifestyles suitable to 21st living. It takes planning ahead instead of fast food and nuking foods.

It takes education, clean affordable food, and sometimes it takes an illness to bring us to the brink of death before we make the necessary changes.

When I visit family I take a favorite dish and enough to share. I used to get comments about eating so “pure.” but didn't take it seriously. Now, they ask me question about my eating habits, and I'm happy to share.

I try to teach by example not judge and preach .

GoldenAh makes a great point about lack of water consumption.
Many of our body's aches, pains, and food cravings are due to dehyration.

There's a great book titled: “YOUR BODY'S MANY CRIES FOR WATER.: YOU ARE NOT SICK, YOU ARE THIRSTY!
DON'T TREAT THRIST WITH MEDICATIONS.” by F. Batmanghelidj, MD. I'd highly recommend it.

Folks have to be ready to take responsibility and make the necessary changes in eating habits. It definitely is a process, but every small step helps.

I'm kind of at a deadend right now, so I'm thinking about taking those classes to go to med,nursing, or physician assistant school. Even if I don't go to one of these schools, I'm thinking more science can only help. What do you guys think?

How many will be able to take advantage of it?

Is there a focus in that flow of government money that will reach – not just “minority companies” – but black owned firms?

I really loved seeing those children around the President when he was talking to the astronauts on the International Space Station the other day. Awesome.

E.g., 1. Why are cans/bottles/plastics re-cycled? tyhis encourages a look at the chemical make-up of these items. Then you can do a re-cycle project.

2. The O2 – CO2 Cycle: Explore through a TERRARIUM/AQUARIUM.

3. Electricity: Make oranges/lemons/limes LIGHT UP a BULB. [Concept of + & -]

4. Wind power: There must B some little kits which demonstrate the use of “wind” in generating energy. Introduce by making & using a “pin-wheel.”

These can B long-term projects. That will stretch the time. :>)

I suppose that would be a good start. Sometimes the answer isn't a fancy new drug, just a simple change in habit(s).

Just something about TIME. It gets waay from U!! :>)

What can I do as a parent with no professional back ground on the subject do to stimulate that love for science. I want to get them while they are young and are “curious” about how the world works.