Category Archives: In the News

Dental Faith Healer

Posted on May 20, 2007 by Brandon Haught

OK, I know this is not about science education, but I just couldn’t pass this up. I’ve heard of faith healers, of course. But I didn’t know they specialized. So, here we have a dental faith healer. He prays for … Continue reading →

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Gospel fossil park vs. Cheryll

Posted on May 17, 2007 by Brandon Haught

These creationist museums seem to be popping up all over the place. The latest here in Florida is “Noah’s Park” at the Middle Florida Baptist Assembly grounds near Branford at Pickett Lake in Lafayette County. Of course, these folks are … Continue reading →

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That’s not how I read it.

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The subject of yesterday’s post on loosening of control on school districts by the state attracted the attention of none other than the Evolution News & Views blog. Crowther takes the same quote I did from the story to comment … Continue reading →

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Science teacher of the year

Posted on May 3, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Contratulations to Beth Giles, National Science Teacher of the Year. LAKE WALES – A teacher at Polk Avenue Elementary School in Lake Wales has been named the National Science Teacher of the Year. Beth Giles, who earlier had been named … Continue reading →

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Opening a can of worms

Posted on May 2, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Maybe they have their hearts in the right place, but I think Florida lawmakers are opening a can of worms with new legislation that will allow “high performing” school districts to cut loose of many state controls. I can see … Continue reading →

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Florida team places in National Science Bowl

Posted on May 1, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The Department of Energy hosted its 17th annual National Science Bowl, featuring 64 high schools and about 300 students from across the nation. The only Florida team that made it to the Nationals kicked some butt and snagged fourth place. … Continue reading →

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Largest Shark that Ever Lived

Posted on April 27, 2007 by Brandon Haught

It lurks in High Springs. At 60 feet long, 12 feet wide and 14 feet high, this model shark is the largest project ever for Archie’s Welding. The shark is destined for the “Megalodon: Largest Shark that Ever Lived” exhibit … Continue reading →

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Money for me? Wouldn’t that be nice.

Posted on April 27, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Seeing as how I am currently in college studying to become a science teacher, this news is very interesting. I wonder if its practical application will trickle down to me in any way. I’ll have to contact my college to … Continue reading →

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