Science

the importance of science education

  1. Dr. Keith Explores: Water & Chemicals

    Dr. Keith Explores: Water & Chemicals
    Remember that list we made? I made a short list as well and one product contains isopropyl alcohol, 2-butoxy-ethanol and ammonia. I have another item that has a warning label that a poison control center should be contacted immediately if the product is swallowed. The product is to be used to clean surfaces like counters and bathroom sinks and tubs.
  2. Earth Science: The Planet is Alive. Why is the Sun so hot?

    Earth Science: The Planet is Alive.  Why is the Sun so hot?
    The sun is a star and gives us heat and light and believe it or not, that heat that comes from the sun is constant and does not change in its intensity. So the same amount of heat that the sun gives in January in Chicago is the same amount of heat as July in Chicago! Yet, we know
  3. Where In The World...? Introducing Panoramio

    Where In The World...? Introducing Panoramio
    Love exploring? Love travelling? Love photography? Love to see new things? Here’s something that combines all of those: Panoramio is a user-generated collection of images superimposed on a world map, powered by Google Earth. If you’re interested in looking at images of a certain place, just move the map over to that place, and zoom in!
  4. App On Track: Science360 For The iPad

    App On Track: Science360 For The iPad
    Apps like Science360 gives the type of immersive experience the iPad was made for. It feel like you’re taking a deep long dive into a multimedia world of endless knowledge which the National Science Foundation (NSF) provides through this app. It’s a plethora of engaging science and engineering images and videos from around the globe.
  5. Earth Science: The Planet is Alive. Our Weather Part I

    Earth Science: The Planet is Alive. Our Weather Part I
    The weather is usually a nice topic to start a conversation with someone who’s not living in your same area. This is because it is not usually the same everywhere. You may notice too that the weather is even almost moody because it usually, changes from day to day. Two days ago it was snowing while today there is no
  6. Earth Science: The Planet Truly Is Alive: Beauty In Death, Part II

    Earth Science: The Planet Truly Is Alive: Beauty In Death, Part II
    Leaves are usually green in color and that comes from a pigment called chlorophyll. Think of the leaves as a fancy kitchen that uses sunlight and other good things provided by nature to manufacture food for the trees. In making the food for the trees, the leaves also produce water. What exactly are we getting it? Head inside for more.
  7. Earth Science: Why Is The Sun So Hot?

    Earth Science: Why Is The Sun So Hot?
    The Sun is a star that gives us heat and light and, believe it or not, the heat that comes from the Sun is constant and never changes in its intensity. So, the amount of heat that the Sun gives in January in Chicago is actually that same amount of heat that is given in July in Chicago! Why is

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