Monthly Archives: June 2008

Religion in Florida

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Brandon Haught

I just know I’m opening a can of worms here, but this story about religious faith in Florida is relevant to Florida Citizens for Science due to things like this: “And in hot-button issues such as evolution, you have the … Continue reading →

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Orlando Cafe Scientifique

Posted on June 24, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Cafe Scientifiques are blooming in Florida. Another one has popped up in Orlando! Their inaugural meeting will be July 2 at 7 p.m. at Stardust Video and Coffee, 1842 E Winter Park Rd., Orlando, FL 32803. The subject will be … Continue reading →

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Scientists say Evaporation proves ice on Mars

Posted on June 21, 2008 by Jonathan Smith

Reinforced by images showing what appears to be water ice, Phoenix team members are moving ahead with plans to analyse the soil in-depth. The composition of the first soil sample delivered to an onboard oven may be known within days, … Continue reading →

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Rank, ark, statues, stereotype, camp, cross

Posted on June 20, 2008 by Brandon Haught

==> I have no idea how authoritative this study is, but the Milken Institute State Technology and Science Index has bad news for Florida. The Sunshine State was ranked among other states as number 29 back in 2002, but then … Continue reading →

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Test time

Posted on June 19, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Test your 8th-grade science skills. (h/t Stacy) I managed a 96%.

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Butterfly, motivation, Lucy, controversy

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Brandon Haught

==> Sometimes I just sit back and think, “well, yeah, I guess they have to come from somewhere.” Butterflies used in science classes have to come from somewhere, but it’s just not something I’ve ever thought about before now. Meet … Continue reading →

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Science Course Reviews

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Brandon Haught

Much like we did with the new draft of the state science standards, the proposed science course content is available for public review. Head over to the Office of Mathematics and Science to poke through the work done so far … Continue reading →

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Why does a Louisiana issue matter in Florida?

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Brandon Haught

We here in Florida endured a lengthy public debate concerning the teaching of evolution in our public schools. It started with the revision process of the state science standards and then rolled right into the state legislative session. Fortunately, the … Continue reading →

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