Bibliotheca Priestley
In the last two posts, I’ve explored several aspects of Steven Johnson’s book about Joseph Priestley: The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and The Birth of America. In the spirit of the...
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The Coffee House Syndrome: Humanizing the Classroom
No, this is not about Starbucks, Caribou, or McCafe coffee houses. But it is about coffee houses, and how coffee might have contributed to the field of science and science education, and indeed the Age of Enlightenment. In his...
Read MoreThe Invention of Air and Science Teaching
Several months ago I purchased Steven Johnson’s new book The Invention of Air: A Story of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America. I started reading it, but for some reason put it away, only to return to...
Read MoreDrain the Ocean: A Program Exploring Hidden Landscapes
I received an email note from Minjae Ormes, Digital PR + Film Consultant at National Geographic announcing Drain the Ocean, a TV program that explores the terrain and creatures beneath the ocean. Using scientific research and...
Read MoreThe “Two Cultures” Gap: Implications for the Issues of the Day
For the past week, or so, I have been trying to sort through the information emerging from Washington about health care, and what should be done about it. In the Senate, the bill is known as the Affordable Health Choices Act,...
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