Periodic Table of the Elements by WebElements How to teach ... gravity As the saying goes, what goes up must come down (unless it goes into hyperbolic orbit). Felix Baumgartner's spectacular skydive from the edge of space was a perfect demonstration of gravity at work – gravity pulled the Austrian sportsman as closely as it could towards the Earth's centre and 10 heart-stopping minutes later he landed safely on the ground in a triple world record, including breaking the sound barrier for the first time. Students will be fascinated to find out all about the Austrian sportsman's record-breaking skydive and to watch the mesmerising video. For Lego fans don't miss this incredible reconstruction. So what is gravity and how does it work? The Guardian Teacher Network has plenty of resources to help you explore this fascinating force. First of all it's worth pointing out the surprising fact that despite being responsible for the formation of whole galaxies, gravity is a very weak force.
Elements 4D by DAQRI Choice Literacy - Articles & Videos - Full Article "Do you know what I've been thinking and reading about?" asked Will as we settled into an out-of-the-way spot in my grades 3-4 multiage classroom. It was time for reading workshop and the room was quietly buzzing as readers gathered books and other resources, settled into their places, and the hum of engaged learners slowly crept across the room. Will's green eyes were sparkling with excitement as we began our reading conference. "What's on your mind?" "I'm studying the creek for my micro-habitat study, right?" He showed me two books and an article printed from a website. "So what's your plan for today?" "I want to use my time today to answer a few of my wonder questions about raccoons. "Tell me more," I prompted, starting to jot notes in my conference notebook. I was eager to see what Will had to share. After posting students' micro-habitat questions on our Wonder Board, students worked with a partner and selected at least three of their wonder questions to answer. . He was puzzled.
K12 Periodic Table of the Elements Exploring YouTube's education channels Teachers are posting their lessons online in fun educational videos that draw-in tech-savvy kids who love multimedia. NBC's Stephanie Gosk reports. YouTube is usually associated with the latest viral video, but now growing numbers of people are turning to the video-sharing website for education instead of entertainment. Teachers are broadcasting lessons online, everything from biology to foreign languages -- and for some, this online "classroom" is more inspiring than the confines of brick and mortar. Below, check out some of the most popular channels on YouTube EDU. Steve SpanglerYouTube was only five months old when this former teacher first taught viewers how to turn a bottle of Diet Coke and a roll of Mentos into an exploding geyser. Rob TarrouWhat started off as a way to help students at St. Alex DainisAlex Dainis is "a biology nerd, music lover, film geek.” Paul AndersonPaul Anderson started creating videos for the students in his class several years ago.
When an artist looks at a chemical element, what do they see? Artistic depictions of several chemical elements feature in a new exhibition from today as part of Australia’s celebrations for the International Year of the Periodic Table. They are the work of artists Damon Kowarsky and Hyunju Kim, who worked together since December 2018 on the renditions that will be on display at Quantum Victoria, a specialist science and mathematics centre in the northern suburbs of Melbourne. The project followed a chance meeting between Damon and Soula Bennett, the director of Quantum Victoria. Soula believes Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) naturally extend to incorporate art. Read more: The periodic table: from its classic design to use in popular culture So Damon and Kim were commissioned to produce a series of 51 artistic interpretations illustrating elements of significance in the story of the birth of the universe from the Periodic Table. While Kowarsky was responsible for creating the drawings of the panels, the colours are by Kim.
Education - California Native Plant Society New 2nd Edition of the CNPS Nature Journaling Curriculum now available photo credit: David Rosen Wildside Photography and Public Relations We are proud to be able to offer a spectacular new edition of our curriculum that will work in a multitude of settings from school yards, camps, and nature centers to CNPS events and family outings. It is geared primarily towards children age 8 and up, and meets California state standards for grades 3 through 7 but works just as well for teenagers and adults. The 2nd edition has many improvements and a wonderful new section of poetry writing activities that fit hand in glove with nature journaling. The 2nd Edition Opening the World through Journaling: Integrating art, science, and language arts, is written for CNPS by John Muir Laws, Emilie Lygren, Emily Breunig, and Celeste Lopez. "Keeping a field journal develops and reinforces the most important science process skills; observation and documentation. <em>[Email address protected by JavaScript.
The Elements According to Relative Abundance | Visual.ly The Elements According to Relative Abundance A Periodic Chart by Prof Wm. F Sheehan, University of Santa Clara.CA 95053 Ref. Colors suggest relative electron negativity H He B C N O F Ne Li Be Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd Sn Sb Te I Xe Cs Ba La Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn Fr Re Ac Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lw Roughly, the size of an element۪s own niche (I almost wrote square) is proportioned to its abundance on Earth۪s surface, and in addition, certain chemical similarities (e.g., Be and Al, or B and Si) are suggested colors suggested by the positioning of neighbors. real life a chemist will probably meet 0, Si, Al, . . . and that he better do something about it. would, of course, vary from planet to planet. . .
STEM Is the Perfect Fit for Boys' Learning Styles A MiddleWeb Blog I strongly advocate for more STEM success and preparation for girls. I’ve written blog posts on girls and STEM, and I’ve scattered references to the need for more attention to STEM girls in other posts. However – I have to tell you – I’m the mother of three boys (young men now) and I harbor passionate feelings about our boys and their educational difficulties as well. During my 16 years as a middle school teacher, my heart went out to all of those squirmy, impulsive young men who brought so much life and energy (and occasional distractions) to my science classes. The fact of the matter is: many boys are not thriving in school. Andrea Schneider, a mother of 2 boys and a psychotherapist, puts it this way: Our culture at large needs to do more to support boys and their unique hardwiring in educational settings. Are we failing our boys? The hardwire problem for boys: Testing a catapult • Boys are more active and have trouble sitting still for long periods of time. 1.