Zen Science: Stop and Smell the Universe

This engaging resource blends more than one hundred thought-provoking science tidbits with the art of Zen. It seeks to inspire, illuminate, and ground students in curiosity, mindfulness, and scientific reasoning as they consider the array of facts about the physical world and physics. The scientific trivia is effectively presented through the use of comparisons and illustrations that help demonstrate the concepts. Useful to spark inquiry and reflection, develop mindfulness, inspire curiosity, raise awareness of and make connections to the world around and within us all, and to launch discussions in K-12 classrooms.