A stunning series on the Sun from Scientific Explorer has recently been published – this is an 8-part gem you really need to read. Here are the links to every excellent entry in the series: The Sun Part 1: Evidence of A Violent Star The Sun Part 2: From Gas Cloud To Nuclear Fusion The Sun Part 3: The Sun Is Full Of Plasma The Sun Part 4: Helium Eventually Seals The Sun’s Fate The Sun Part 5: How The Inner Layers…
It’s natural that as education theory progresses, teachers have to learn, adapt, and make changes to their instruction. Just one example – as curriculum and resources implement principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), teachers obviously need to adjust their lessons and teaching techniques accordingly. Most teachers know this comes with the territory, and happily exercise their professionalism in putting in the extra time that is needed to make sure their students are getting the best instruction possible. However, teacher-time…
Scientific Explorer has some of the best science writing on the Internet – if you aren’t following this blog, you’re really missing out. Each article has many interesting tidbits nestled into intriguing reading. Recently, Scientific Explorer has gone on an ecological journey, and written great articles on Ecotourism and Birding. There are some very neat stories and videos you can share with your students about sustainability, ecological awareness, and invasive species: Ecotourism: A Personal Evolution Purple Martins: One Man’s Journey…
App Corner – Star Walk HD (for iPad and iPhone – $2.99) This is an essential app for amateur astronomers, but even if you have only a passing interest in the night skies, you should definitely buy this app. Teachers will find this very useful for solar systems images and information. Star Walk HD is incredibly intuitive and fun to use, simply hold your iPad up, and it will match sky with its beautiful display – and teach you about…