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Catapult Activity – Ready. Aim. Fire!

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How great would this be as an inquiry project, something to introduce projectile motion, or just as a really cool activity in the classroom.  The Catapult is great for all ages. A colleague who has used this activity sent me her lab, if you're interested, please have a look at the activity as it would really help to get your kids engaged and using their hands!  Please check her out on Pinterest for more great ideas - http://www.pinterest.com/ammessmer/ Shown below is a great activity for … [Read more...] about Catapult Activity – Ready. Aim. Fire!

How to love being a teacher (again?)

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I've been teaching for a few years now and there have been many ups and downs. There were times when my class would get out of hand or there would be an incidence that needed dealing with right away and at times I was prepared and during others, I was less so. However, what I've found is that being a teacher is about much more than simply telling a bunch of facts to your students. Teaching is about expressing your subject in a way that your students leave thinking it's as awesome as you do. It's … [Read more...] about How to love being a teacher (again?)

Scientists Discover How to Turn Off Hunger — With Lasers

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This posting was originally posted by mashable.com and can be found HERE: If you’re interested in losing weight and aren’t afraid of having your brain controlled by a laser beam through your eyeballs, then science has the perfect solution for you. In a recent study involving mice, scientists think they have discovered the part of the brain that allows for overeating – and how to turn it off. The neuroscientists modified the mice so that the specific neurons they were targeting would … [Read more...] about Scientists Discover How to Turn Off Hunger — With Lasers

Dear Science, where’s my flying car?

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Dear Science, This is not an easy letter to write. You know I love you very much, and I've always been a huge fan of yours. But this is getting ridiculous, Science. It's 2013. I want you to know that I am not writing this letter from the moon right now. I want you acutely aware of that fact, Science, just in case you weren't sure. I am not writing this from a robot-proof bunker deep beneath the Earth's crust, or from the captain's chair aboard my starship. This letter is being composed on … [Read more...] about Dear Science, where’s my flying car?