Monthly Archives: January 2007

Darwin and sexual jokes

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Darwin day is coming up next month. And serving as a precursor of sorts, a rare orchid Darwin had connections to is blooming and on display here in Florida. Darwin had made a prediction about long moth tongues that was … Continue reading →

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Science on the FCAT; More Fs?

Posted on January 16, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Changes to this year’s FCATs, including the importance of the science tests, are prompting dire school grade predictions. There could be a record number of failing schools in Duval County and around Florida this year unless local school districts find … Continue reading →

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Staver vs. Ruse

Posted on January 11, 2007 by Brandon Haught

(edited: I feel sillly. It was just pointed out to me that this story was published back in 2005. Better late than never, eh?) The Orlando Weekly has dueling interviews up in a story about intelligent design versus evolution. First … Continue reading →

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Nationwide science standards

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) recently issued a statement lauding a proposal to establish voluntary nationwide standards in math and science. Under the SPEAK Act proposal, voluntary, nationwide U.S. content standards in science and math would … Continue reading →

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Carnival time

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The 101st Carnival of Education is open for your reading enjoyment. Two of my posts are included.

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Science mentors needed

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Brandon Haught

If you have some time, why not become a science mentor?  The science mentoring program I LOVE Science is looking for volunteers for Hellen Caro, Blue Angels, Edgewater, Myrtle Grove, and Montclair elementary schools. I LOVE Science was launched in … Continue reading →

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Science teacher one of only four honored

Posted on January 6, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Congratulations to science teacher David Rodriguez for his recent honor! Science teacher David Rodriguez is getting ready for a trip to Vienna, Austria, in April. It will be his second trip, and he’ll bring back information and lessons he’ll relay … Continue reading →

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Life in middle school

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The New York Times has an interesting article up kicking off a series about education in middle school. I agree that there can be very real difficulties in trying to reach these students. I have two kids in middle school … Continue reading →

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