U.S. behind in doubling science grads
A high-profile push by business groups to double the number of U.S. bachelor’s degrees awarded in the United States in science, math, and engineering by 2015 is falling way behind target, a new report says.
interactive electricity website
August 28th, 2007 at 4:53 am ()
Here is a link for a great interactive site:
Safety Powerpoint for K-3
August 7th, 2007 at 6:04 pm ()
k-3-science-safety-ppt.pptHere is a powerpoint that I created for the classroom.
Hydroelectric Paper Model Activity
July 27th, 2007 at 10:57 am (, )
This 3D replica of a dam with fish ladder, transformer and transmission tower can be assembled and taped to its base showing roads, grass and the river. The reverse side is printed with a diagram and explanation of how hydroelectricity is generated, as well as information on the phases of the water cycle and other hydro facts.
Rocking The House
July 27th, 2007 at 10:09 am ()
To get a better idea of what might happen to an ordinary house during an earthquake, engineers did an experiment—a big one. In one corner of a building the size of an airplane hangar, they built a townhouse. Then, they shook the house with the force of a large earthquake. At end of the article there are questions for discussion.
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/20070131/Feature1.asp