These are my thoughts about college counseling, science, and the environment.
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Thanks to Matt Erdosy for passing this along to me, and to Neil and Liz Baker of the Tanzania Bird Atlas for their contribution. Below please find a short version of a recent report from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, which details the extent of ivory poaching in Tanzania and other east…
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I post this picture because it eloquently relays a single, simple message: bad science. How many things wrong can you identify in this photo? FYI, this is how one class left my room the other day.
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I still think of Bill Nye as that kind of geeky science guy who did cool experiments on television when I was younger. It turns out that there was a lot more to his show than I thought, and his role in promoting science education has evolved over the years. Here’s a little video outlining…
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Factual and entertaining all at the same time! http://sci-ence.org/helium/
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Sorry I can’t be in class today, kids – I know you’re disappointed to have a cover teacher – so here’s the low-down on what you need to do while I’m out: Review the homework problems to make sure you have the correct answers and understand the process. The process is more important than the…
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(Image source: http://psychoanalysis.cz) As we discussed in class the other day, people around the world have vastly different perspectives on the range of environmental issues in the news. Their viewpoints are influenced primarily by their culture, religion, socioeconomic status, and media consumed. In other words, life experience shapes how people perceive the world. In this…
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Here are some tools to help you through the Measurements in Science homework assignment. The video linked here methodically takes you through the dimensional analysis process, and it includes a quiz so that you can check your understanding. This page has a lot of practice problems worked out for you, and it explains the process in…
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Here are the video and both presentations from today’s lesson. The notes we viewed can be found on the Topic 7 page under the ESS tab of my home page.
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New Element Discovered! Element 115, Ununpentium, has recently been confirmed through an extensive research process. Read all about it in this article from BBC Science and Environment.
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Data tables are just that: tables of your results. Tables should be organized before you start your experiment, so that you can concentrate on your method instead of scrambling to organize your information while you work. Trust me on this: you will discover that your experiments go more smoothly if you come to class with…
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Your first unit test is rapidly approaching! It will be a 5-part test on Friday 6 September (9A and 9C) and Monday 9 September (9B). Here are the 5 sections of the test: Common equipment – identify by name and use Lab safety rules – explain them Unit conversion and dimensional analysis – like the…
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The U.S. uses 39% of the energy it produces and wastes an astounding 61%! Image credit: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
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Due to some unfortunate technological issues, I’ve had to reformat my entire science website. It my sincerest hope that I will shortly be updating this site so that it is as relevant and informative as past versions. Looking for your class? Follow the menu headings at the top of the page for class-specific blogs. I’ve…
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This paper was recently published by researchers at Stanford University outlines the impacts of changing climate patterns on the main crops we grow to feed our expanding human population. Click the link for a quick and enlightening read. http://foodsecurity.stanford.edu/news/worlds_staple_crops_to_see_increasing_exposure_to_extreme_heat_say_stanford_researchers_20130614/
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