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Category: Blogs

Substance Abuse in High Schools

June 27, 2019 Admin gkn

High school is a learning environment, crucial in an adolescent’s development process, and education; it is also one’s diverging point…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: abuse, Center, children, high school, innovation, substance

Over Prescription

Admin gkn

Have you ever been to the doctor and been given a very large prescription? Turns out you’re not alone. Over…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, innovation, over, prescription doctor

Over-fishing

Admin gkn

Oceans, covering up 71% of the Earth, and containing many of the animals we use as a daily food source.…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, innovation, overfishing

Anti-Vax

Admin gkn

There is an epidemic of anti-vaccination that is running rampant in the united states. Parents are deciding that rather than…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: anti, Center, children, false, innovation, vaccination, vax

The Pharmaceutical Industry and Drug Pricing

Admin gkn

Despite being used for over a 100 years, the price of insulin in the US has become over 10 times…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, cost, drug, innovation, pharmaceutical, pricing

The Secrets Behind False Advertisements

Admin gkn

When it comes to advertisements, both companies and customers want to benefit. Companies want to lure in more customers and…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: advertisement, Center, children, false, innovation

Why do some people have to do more labor than others?

Admin gkn

Have you ever wondered why some people have to go through more hard work and labor than others? Is it…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, equality, income, innovation

Society’s Desensitization to Violence

Admin gkn

Has our society become more inherently violent? Or are we just more aware of violence in different parts of the…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, desensitized, innovation, violence

Impacts of trash in the ocean

Admin gkn

There is a lot of harm that comes from trash in the ocean. It affects sea life and even humans.…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: analytical writing, Center, children, innovation, ocean, pollution

Is lack of curiosity becoming the norm?

March 11, 2019 Admin gkn

One of the innate human characteristics that triggers creativity, motivation, happiness, intelligence, reduces stress, and helps to become successful is…

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Posted in: Informational Filed under: Center, children, curiosity, innovation, STEAM

What’s the hype about STEAM education?

January 15, 2019 Admin gkn

Recently schools and many after-school learning centers have started using the term STEAM for their educational programs. We used to…

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Posted in: Informational Filed under: after-school, camps, education, innovation, STEAM, transformative

What is my undergarment made of? – Student Blog

August 18, 2018 Admin gkn

Do you know what your undergarments are made of, and if it’s safe for your health? I explored this topic…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, clothes, harm, health, innovation

The Dangers of Palm Oil – Student Blog

Admin gkn
Image Source: Rainforest Action Network

I’m sure you have eaten a store-bought snack at least once in your life. When you wonder how it could…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, danger, innovation, palm oil

Polyester Fleece – Student Blog

August 17, 2018 Admin gkn

Clothing is very important to almost everyone around the world. There are different types of clothing, material, and even styles.…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, fleece, innovation, Polyester

Why Are Teens More Addicted To Social Media? – Student Blog

Admin gkn

Teens are addicted to social media, because they have more time and it is actually harmful for them if not…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: addiction, Center, children, innovation, social media, teens

Bobcats and their Habitats – Student Blog

Admin gkn

Did you know that bobcats (Lynx Rufus) are endangered? Bobcats are killed for the sport of hunting and for their…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: bobcats, Center, children, habitat, innovation

Benefits of Playing an Instrument – Student Blog

July 1, 2018 Admin gkn

The world today is full of music. Musicians nowadays are getting used to making music with techno sounds and sound…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: benefits, Center, children, innovation, instrument, music

Cyber Bullying – Student Blog

Admin gkn

You probably remember that one day where you were so happy in school and you thought nothing could go wrong,…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: bullying, Center, children, cyber, innovation

Journalism – Student Blog

Admin gkn

In the developing field of journalism, people are constantly questioning, why journalism is needed. It may be true that sometimes…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, innovation, journalism

Designer Babies – Student Blog

Admin gkn

Have you ever heard of designer babies? Designer babies are babies that can be genetically modified to have specific traits…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, dna, gene, genomics, human, innovation, modify

Garbage Patches – Student Blog

Admin gkn

You have probably heard of a huge garbage patch in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, thinking to yourself, why…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: Center, children, garbage, innovation, pacific, patch

Food Addiction – Student Blog

June 30, 2018 Admin gkn

Everyone in this world likes and dislikes some food. The most commonly liked food is processed foods. Well if you…

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Posted in: Written by Students Filed under: addiction, Center, children, food, innovation

LEAD the 21st Century!

March 29, 2018 Admin gkn

Children’s Innovation Center, a non-profit program in Newark CA, addresses the gaps in our current K-12 academic curriculum, and brings…

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Posted in: Informational Filed under: 21, Center, century, children, innovation, lead, skills, STEAM, STEM

Understanding Our Mattress Choices – Environmental Awareness Topic

March 24, 2018 Admin gkn

Every year, millions of old mattresses are sent to landfills where they last a long time and take up a…

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Posted in: Guest Post by Experts Filed under: children, choice, environment, health, innovation, learn, Mattress, recycle, safe, upcycle, youth

Transformational Education

January 16, 2018 Admin gkn

An undertaking of Green Kids Now, which is a non-profit foundation, Children’s Innovation Center focuses on transformative experience and education…

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Posted in: Informational Filed under: advanced, after-school, camps, innovation, innovative, leadership, project, STEM, summer, technology, tranformationa, youth

Food Choice Awareness

July 7, 2017 Admin gkn

We all need to be aware of our food choices. Me and my friends volunteered at the Fremont Earth day…

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Posted in: Blogs Filed under: Amita, choices, food, green kids now, innovation center

Our economic conundrum solved!- How sustainable innovation can provide the key.

July 1, 2017 Admin gkn

Nature is the most pervasive aspect of our life yet the most ignored. How often do we stop and marvel…

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Posted in: Informational Filed under: Biomimicry, Economic Growth, Pavan Raj Gowda, Sustainable Innovation

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