How Can a Retired Grandparent Inspire a Love of Science in Their Grandchildren?

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Start date Feb 14, 2020

Feb 14, 2020

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Hi to all here at PF. I am tommietwp, a retired (from Healthcare Information Technology) grandparent of 9 grandchildren ages 4 - 23 years who all live within 30 miles. I try to enhance their interests in science with various projects or "tricks."
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