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Education > High School Math & Sciences Science fair project ideas: 2 of 34
I have been teaching high school science for 27 years. I have taught science research, mentored students and judged science fairs. I helped my own children do science fair projects and my neighbors and friends know me as the "science fair king". If you need idea, I'm your man! There are several keys to a good science fair pro... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to buying smart at the garden center: 2 of 18
As soon as the first warm, sunny spring day arrives, hordes of people, feeling the gardener within, make their yearly pilgrimage to the garden center. Anyone watching the exodus from the store will think the end of the world is coming. Customers leave with baskets overflowing of every type of product imaginable. Here are some... More..
Education > High School Math & Sciences Consumer math should be taught in schools instead of geometry: 1 of 6
Should consumer math be taught in schools instead of geometry? That's the most ridiculous statement I have ever heard. That's like saying we should teach students how to read instead of how to write. Now before you go huffing and puffing that I must be a math teacher, I can assure you that I am not. In fact I teach high schoo... More..
Sciences > Ecology & Environment The alternative energy source with the most potential: 9 of 39
"Conservation may be a sign of personal virtue but it is not a sufficient basis for a sound, comprehensive energy policy." DICK CHENEY APRIL 2001 This statement is typical of the ignorance surrounding the energy crisis which is upon us. Despite remarks such as these, there is no doubt what the alternative energy source with t... More..
Travel > Mexico The hurricane season in Mexico: 1 of 3
Hurricane season in Mexico? Now you would think that we wouldnt even have to write an article on this one. Wouldnt you think the travel agencies would post this information and have everyone memorize it? Well, not so much. It doesnt look too good for tourism when you are warned to stay away. Now we all should know when hurric... More..
Education > High School Math & Sciences Which science products are good for 10th+ grades?: 1 of 3
Science. It's a word that can cause a student to cringe. How sad. I have been teaching high school science for 27 years, and one of my greatest pleasures has been to turn students into science lovers. If you ask a student to define what science is, odds are you will not get a very coherent or clear answer. For that matter, mo... More..
Sciences > Geology & Geophysics Understanding the three basic types of rock: 7 of 16
Being a geologist is a lot like being a detective. Unlike most detectives however, being a geologist can get you a lot of strange looks. Rocks Remember. You see, I routinely talk to, and listen to, rocks. Yes, I am a geologist, and I warned you. We can be perceived as a little weird sometimes.When you were 3 or 4 years old, s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > News Industry Do mainstream media outlets favor bad news over good news?: 30 of 61
Innovations in telecommunications have managed to bring the people of Earth closer together than ever before. Satellites, video cameras, and televisions are used widely to relay live pictures from every part of the globe to millions of viewers. In no other age have the events of history been so well recorded for future genera... More..
Sciences > Atmosphere & Weather Why the Mississippi River Delta Basin is in serious trouble: 3 of 6
The Mississippi River Delta Basin is not in serious trouble nor was it ever. Sometime in the course of human history, people began thinking that they were special as a species. The creation myth came into being that the world was created for man, and the world is ours to conquer. Well I hate to burst everyone's bubble, but th... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teaching tips: How to teach latitude and longitude: 1 of 1
Teaching latitude and longitude can, and should be fun! Unfortunately it seems that geographical skills are slowly being lost. The first step is to get the students attention. Get a two pieces of blank typing paper. Put one small dot on one of the pages with a pen, wherever you want. Give the paper to one of the students in ... More..