Richard Leakey says that looking at the past the way paleontologists and anthropologist do can teach us much about the future. He points out that extinction is one of the most common types of phenomena observed in nature, and that extinctions are related to...
Depending upon the language you use the phrase "science teaching," it conjures up different meanings and attitudes in the minds of our youth. In some cultures, science classes do not rate very high among students, although at the same time, they will assure you that...
Last week I was asked to contribute to the Room for Debate discussion site on The Opinion Pages of the New York Times. On a nearly daily basis, Room for Debate posses a questions, and solicits contributions from four or five individuals. The Room for Debate topics...
The Art of Teaching Science has been identified as one of 15 top science teaching blogs by Maria Magher's blog. We are very thrilled to be one of the weblogs on Maria's list. There you will find a collection of science teaching blogs that you might find relevant to...
I've returned to writing posts on the Art of Teaching Science weblog after 3 1/2 week hiatus. I spent most of the time in Texas participating the Round Top Antiques Festival, witnessing the blooming of the Texas Bluebonnets, and reading about the curriculum changes...
I've returned to writing posts on the Art of Teaching Science weblog after 3 1/2 week hiatus. I spent most of the time in Texas participating the Round Top Antiques Festival, witnessing the blooming of the Texas Bluebonnets, and reading about the curriculum changes...
