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2009-05-05T04:22:00.000-07:00

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2009-04-14T16:09:00.000-07:00

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MOVED!

2009-03-12T18:34:00.000-07:00

Ms Frizzle has officially moved!!!

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Is Science Really For All?

2009-03-12T18:13:00.000-07:00

An article on the NSTA website written by Jo Ellen Roseman PhD on Science for All.

Science Inquiry

2009-03-12T18:11:00.001-07:00

Teach Science and Math blog's post on science inquiry.

Innovative Science Teachers

2009-03-12T17:46:00.000-07:00

An NSTA recognition of innovative science teachers: Read the Article Here.

Teachers in Space!

2009-03-12T17:44:00.000-07:00

The NSTA published an article on two teachers that travelled to space.

Read it HERE.

MORE Physics Games

2009-03-12T17:41:00.001-07:00

There's a whole website dedicated to Physics games online: http://www.physicsgames.net

Science Textbook Review

2009-03-12T17:37:00.000-07:00

The Teach Science and Math blog has published a review of some science textbooks here.

Magic School Bus Website

2009-03-12T17:33:00.001-07:00

I am so excited to share The Magic School Bus Website with everyone!!

There are simple science experiments, games, and activities for young children. So fun - and educational!!

Teacher Tube

2009-03-12T17:30:00.000-07:00

The YouTube for teachers: http://www.teachertube.com

Collisions Video

2009-03-12T17:26:00.000-07:00

Excellent video that clearly shows the difference between elastic and inelastic collisions.

WATCH HERE!

DNA solves Russian mystery

2009-03-12T13:22:00.000-07:00

I was reading the article about Czar Nicholas' family (found HERE) and thought it would be a great topic for a forensic or DNA unit!

Cool Telescope Stuff

2009-03-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

I found two really neat resources about telescopes.

The World Wide Telescope was developed by Microsoft and allows you to see into space with a simple, downloadable computer program.

A recent article in the English newspaper The Independent describes how the world's largest telescope can see so far into the past, Einstein's theories will be tested! Check out the article HERE.

Great Java Simulations for Science Class!

2009-03-12T12:55:00.000-07:00

The University of Colorado Boulder has a fabulous site for interactive science simulations.

In one of my favorite simulations, you can create a circuit using light bulbs, wires, resistors, batteries, etc. as well as household items such as a dollar bill and a paper clip. When the circuit works, the light bulbs light...the more resistance, the dimmer the lights.

Loads of other great simulations HERE!

Optics Resources

2009-03-10T18:57:00.000-07:00

In writing a unit plan for optics (coming soon) I stumbled upon this website: http://library.thinkquest.org/C003776/ingles/fun/index.htm

The site is full of activities geared towards optics as well as java applets and other media resources. Enjoy!

Rutherford Gold Foil Experiment

2009-03-10T18:51:00.000-07:00

A friend showed me a fabulous lesson plan to teach about Ernest Rutherford, his atomic model, and his gold foil experiment.

She began the lesson by playing a game to help students estimate the size of something they can't see. Inside a large box (the cave), she placed a can (the monster) and cut slits out of the bottom of the box so students could slide checker pieces through. Analogous with Rutherford's gold foil experiment, most checker pieces slide straight through while some bounce off the "monster" at small angles and others bounce backwards. This is to help students understand how Rutherford determined the nucleus of an atom must me massive and dense.

Then, she showed the animation found on this website that explains Rutherford's experiment. A great way to discuss the atomic models!!

Physical Sciences Resource Center

2009-03-10T18:48:00.000-07:00

Great website for teacher resources relating to the Physical Sciences: http://www.compadre.org/psrc/

Solar Power

2009-03-10T17:55:00.000-07:00

Really cool article about solar panel technology: http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/03/05/solar.roof.atlantic.city/index.html

Ms Frizzle is MOVING!!!

2009-03-05T11:56:00.000-08:00

Just wanted to let everyone know the blog is moving to:

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Physics Teaching Jobs

2009-03-05T07:29:00.000-08:00

Since I'm anticipating applying for Physics Teaching positions come next May, I frequently search online for the current opennings. Usually I'm annoyed with monster.com or careerbuilder.com since they give about 12 results and most of them tutoring or teacher placement companies.

However...today I used simplyhired.com and had 24 pages worth of results! The majority of them were actually physics jobs! I searched nationwide since I don't know where I'll be living, but you can certainly limit the results!

Shoutout: Science Junkies

2009-03-04T10:59:00.000-08:00

I found the website ScienceJunkies.com. All sorts of fun resources.

I especially liked this page.

Influential Women in Science

2009-03-04T10:56:00.001-08:00

I am confident it's imperative to share with students a description of "who" scientists are. Mostly, these conversations destroy the misconceptions that science is done by old, white males.

Here's an article published by the National Science Teacher Association on women in science.

Read it HERE!

What I'm Watching Online: The Magic School Bus!

2009-03-02T16:53:00.000-08:00

A friend just referred me to this website: watchhomeschooltv.com where you can watch all the Magic School Bus episodes for free!!

Right now I'm watching "Magic School Bus #31: Gets a Bright Idea" for a unit plan based on light and optics!

More Science Games

2009-03-02T08:22:00.000-08:00

Just found a great website with all sorts of online science games and "adventures". The site also includes online and offline science experiments!!!

Check it out HERE!