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Outlets Day 4

List of Famous Scientists in History. There are a large number of famous scientists in history.

List of Famous Scientists in History

If a roster of all such scientists were to be compiled, the list would be never-ending. Hence, a finite number has been taken into consideration here. These great individuals were masters in their respective fields, and with their amazing work, changed the course of history and the way things were done. We'll have a look at the top scientists the world has ever seen. Famous Scientists' List Most of these names we may know, while many of them we may not have heard of. Albert Einstein (1879 - 1955) He is arguably at the pinnacle, if the popularity of all the scientists is taken into account. Sir Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727) "Philosophiae naturalis principia mathematica" called "Principia" is acknowledged as the greatest scientific book ever published.

Galileo Galilei (1564 - 1642) He was the first to use the telescope for furnishing evidence that the Earth revolves around the Sun. Charles Darwin (1564 - 1642) Johannes Kepler (1571 - 1630) Skull bones. Anterior View of the Skull. ASRS Member Handbook. Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators.

Volatile and Decentralized: Reviewing papers on an iPad

Tessellations - M. C. Escher and how to make your own Tessellation Art. AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer Homepage. Annenberg Media - Teachers' Lab. Annenberg Learner - Teacher Professional Development. DoHistory Home. Hunter Scott. What Kids Can Do. Portable Scanners, Mobile Translators, Reading Pens.

Moon Phases / Lunar Phases Explained. Have you ever wondered what causes the moon phases?

Moon Phases / Lunar Phases Explained

We all know that its appearance changes over time. But why? The good way to understand the phases of the moon is to examine an earth-moon-sun diagram: ©MoonConnection.com All Rights Reserved. This moon phases diagram is NOT public domain and may not be used on websites, copied, printed or republished except by permission. Diagram Explanation The illustration may look a little complex at first, but it's easy to explain. Sunlight is shown coming in from the right. One important thing to notice is that exactly one half of the moon is always illuminated by the sun. So the basic explanation is that the lunar phases are created by changing angles (relative positions) of the earth, the moon and the sun, as the moon orbits the earth.

If you'd like to examine the phases of the moon more closely, via computer software, you may be interested in this moon phases calendar software. OLogy. Kids' Games, Animals, Photos, Stories, and More. Smithsonian.

IDEAL Community. Scholastic. How to Write a Friendly Letter. 28. Longer Letters. Post, Emily. 1922. Etiquette. A History of Jamestown. FAQ. Education Without Representation. "Common Core" Teaches Communism. Karen Schoen explains Common Core.

"Common Core" Teaches Communism

“Hello Americans: Common Core IS NOT NEW. The only thing new is the name and the fact that no parent or community or school board of legislator had any participation in this new unproven educational fad. What is Common Core? Think of Common Core as an operating system provided by the Federal Govt. 1. Although these items are dangerous, they are merely diversions to the real danger: Content and method of learning. 1. Charter schools will become industry specific training grounds using algorithms imbedded in technology to allow the government and industry to track your child into a career path in elementary school. 2.

Whenever I give a seminar on Education, Common Core, Agenda 21, I am always asked why more parents are not involved. If civics was taught in school, the legislators would follow the Constitution and America would be a free society. Sports Themed Classrooms. Throughout the month of June, I am going to run a Classroom Theme Series and feature a different popular classroom theme each day.

Sports Themed Classrooms

Themes are a great way to tie everything in your classroom together...you just have to be careful not to let them clutter your classroom :) Today we are going to lace up our sneakers for a Sports Theme! After gathering all of the ideas and creating my sports theme kit, I really want to use this as a theme. What a great way to emphasize teamwork and the importance of practicing something as a means of improvement. Use the acronym Together Everyone Achieves More Name your tables/reading groups sports or actual team names from your area. Instead of referring to your centers as “centers,” call them “positions.” Buy inflatable balls and bats and hang them from the ceiling. Cover pillows with sports team T-shirts. Refer to the childrens’ seating area as “The Bleachers.”