JoinAll Blog Posts
Blog Post
Only one day to go until the national conference opens in San Francisco. On my way out I overheard some folks talking, apparently on their way to San ...
By Lynn Petrinjak
Blog Post
I know I should incorporate more writing into my science classes, but I have several concerns. What kinds of writing would be appropriate, other than ...
By Mary Bigelow
Blog Post
Chemistry Now, week 7: cheeseburger chemistry, the bun
What makes the simple hamburger bun the perfect stage for a juicy hamburger? An airy lightness? The sweet earthy taste and smell of yeasty dough? A ...
By admin
Blog Post
Recording observations and collecting data about birds
Birds are wild animals that children are quite likely to see and recognize. They live in the city and in the country and in between, all over the worl...
By Peggy Ashbrook
Blog Post
20th century skills for the 22nd century and beyond!
“To know the road ahead, ask those coming back.” —Chinese Proverb...
By Martin Horejsi
Blog Post
With the conference being two weeks away, I’ll review some suggestions for first-timers. At this point, you should be registered, have arrange...
By Mary Bigelow
Blog Post
I started my first full-time teaching position this semester—high school biology. According to the students, they did not do many labs last seme...
By Mary Bigelow
Blog Post
Video analysis is a powerful tool to help physics students understand motion and other phenomena. For example, in this video by Dale Basler (physics ...
By Eric Brunsell
Blog Post
In my early childhood experiences in a small creek below our house where neighborhood children waded and built dams, I learned many science and engine...
By Peggy Ashbrook
Blog Post
I’ve never felt inferior because I use a calculator, nor when I supplement my travel memory with a digital camera. Or even when I ignore the myriad ...
By Martin Horejsi
Blog Post
Whenever we talk about preparing kids for the future, we usually include collaboration and teamwork as a valuable skill. Our students also need to re...
By Eric Brunsell
Blog Post
Hey Watson! My dog is smarter than your phone.
It’s amazing how we put such faith into a computer where we risk national-make that global scrutiny as it preforms tasks autonomously that carry...
By Martin Horejsi