I find myself overloaded with information on a daily basis since like most people with young children, I'm up and going from 6 A.M. until they're in bed just after 8. I find taking a small break can be just what I need to keep from losing focus and becoming unproductive. That's not to say that you need to take a nap at work, in fact this action is highly unadvised. However, as mentioned in the article, meditation or simply letting your brain relax for a few minutes half-way through the day can … [Read more...] about The effects of a go, go, go lifestyle on your brain
Colour Blind Test
Please pay attention as there will be a test when you are done. The tricky thing about colour blindness is that many people don't know they are colour blind until they get tested (40% of colour blind pupils currently leaving secondary school are unaware that they are colour blind - http://www.colour-blindness.com/general/prevalence/). Why would they? They naturally assume that what they have seen all their lives is correct just like the rest of us. My optometrist told me once that he was … [Read more...] about Colour Blind Test
Venn Diagram App
For all of you who enjoy a good Venn Diagram, there's an App for that. Watch the tutorial below then click on the image on your right to be directed to the iTunes Store to download this free teaching tool. … [Read more...] about Venn Diagram App
How To Do Methane Bubbles
What's the coolest demonstration I do in class? What gets the kids out of their seats and screaming for more? Methane bubbles, methane bubbles, methane bubbles!!! Picture this... You put some water and hand soap into a funnel and turn on the gas all while discussing about the four types of chemical reactions previously covered. The gas kicks in and bubbles start to emerge and the kids are not impressed. Bigger bubbles form and some float away. All of a sudden you ignite one and a huge … [Read more...] about How To Do Methane Bubbles
What is the Higgs Boson Particle?
The Higgs Boson Particle has gotten a lot of media attention these days but what is it? If your interested in the Higgs Boson Particle but don't really know what it is, this is a real good explanation from the New York Times. … [Read more...] about What is the Higgs Boson Particle?
“NASA Johnson Style” (“Gangnam Style” Parody)
Really good video - have your kids watch it before/during a space unit or just as a breather. … [Read more...] about “NASA Johnson Style” (“Gangnam Style” Parody)