STEM Lava Lamp

One of our focuses at the Bob Burdette Center is academic enrichment. We strive to provide our students with academic support outside of the classroom. One way we provide academic enrichment is through STEM activities. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) activities are a good way to make learning fun! While at the Bob Burdette Center, students get the opportunity to participate in multiple STEM lessons. However, learning does not ... Continue Reading »

Celebrating Citizen Science Month

This month is Citizen Science Month! Citizen Science Month emphasizes and celebrates the importance of involving the public in scientific research. It is organized by SciStarter and founded on the belief that everyone has a place in science. It also promotes collective action, bringing people together around the world to contribute to a variety of scientific projects. Citizen Science Month aligns with our goals at the Bob Burdette Center. Through ... Continue Reading »

Raising Butterflies

When my own kids were little, we raised butterflies. Raising butterflies was fun for my kids and I. You can get a kit from the craft store that will give you a place to purchase the eggs. You place the eggs onto leaves and it gives other instructions on how to care for your butterflies within the care guide. These butterflies needed oranges when they were in the caterpillar state. ... Continue Reading »