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Monthly Archives: January 2007
Science FCAT … all for nothing?
This story about the science FCAT is a mixed bag. It’s sad kids have to be essentially bribed in order to give schools any hope of not nosediving in scores. Ipods, prom tickets, limo rides — the prizes offered at … Continue reading
Posted in FCAT, In the Classroom
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Backyard Bird Count
“People of all ages, and of all levels of experience, are invited to join the Great Backyard Bird Count which spans all of the United States and Canada Feb. 16 to 19. Participants can take part wherever they are. They … Continue reading
Posted in Science in Action
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When a science project can’t be on campus
This is a funny twist to the annual school science projects. A student develops a cool use for a still, but can’t bring it on his school campus until specific special permission is granted. Tyler Rowland, a student at the … Continue reading
Posted in In the Classroom
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FSU working on improving science education
Florida State University chemistry professor and Nobel laureate Harold Kroto is apparently working on some ideas to improve science education. If I’m reading the story correctly, he’s assembling various resources into one program using modern technology. It looks like accessibility … Continue reading
Posted in In the Classroom
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Middle schools; Curriculum standards
I was wondering when the New York Times would finally add to their series about middle schools. (Post about first story is here.)Â A second story finally appeared today and focuses on whether middle schools should be eliminated. (Here’s a link … Continue reading
Posted in In the Classroom, Our Science Standards
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New science standards website up
A new website is up for a Florida Science Education Standards Committee.
Posted in Our Science Standards
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Science on the FCAT, good or bad?
Here’s an interesting look at whether having a science FCAT is good or bad in the long run. Bruce Alberts raised those concerns during his time as president of the National Academy of Sciences, an organization dedicated to “furtherance of … Continue reading
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Dr. Dino to be sentenced
Kent Hovind — “Dr. Dino” — is due to be sentenced today. He could get up to 288 years according to the article.
Posted in In the News
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