A recent poll reported that very few people in the US accept the theory of evolution as a valid explanation for the creation of life on Earth. According to the National Center for Science Education, in a 24-country poll, 41% of the respondents identified themselves...
There is an interesting discussion right now on the NARST (National Association for Research in Science Teaching) list about the relative impact of bringing scientists into science classrooms, K-8. As one researcher said, it all depends on what goals you have in mind...
Do you have your plans worked out for the first days of the courses you will teach beginning this month or in September? Here are three ideas you might consider, especially if you want to begin the year engaging your students in a science inquiry activity. I...
Do you have your plans worked out for the first days of the courses you will teach beginning this month or in September? Here are three ideas you might consider, especially if you want to begin the year engaging your students in a science inquiry activity. I...
Web 2.0 refers to using the Web in a more interactive, and social way where students can create, share, publish and work together in collaborative groups. Over the years, science teachers have created a variety of Web 2.0 projects for K-12 students. This post is to...
NASA's STS-135 mission of the Space Shuttle lifted off its pad in Florida successfully, today, July 8, 2011. More than a million people were there to witness the liftoff. Here is a video I made of the launch and commentary.
