Monthly Archives: June 2007

5th-graders get their hands dirty

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Brandon Haught

It’s good to see kids continuing their science learning in the summer … and actually getting engaged in it to the point where they like it. Alachua’s outdoor classroom is a labor of love for fifth-grade paraprofessional John Goettel, known … Continue reading →

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Poking Yecke

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Brandon Haught

An Orlando Sentinel newspaper columnist pokes Cheri Yecke a little concerning the open education commissioner job: Keep an eye on . . . Cheri Yecke. The state’s education-commissioner job is vacant. And, as the state’s K-12 chancellor, Yecke might seem like … Continue reading →

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Science education starts young

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The St. Lucie School System is taking a step in the right direction concerning science education. Science understanding requires a firm foundation built as early as possible in children’s lives. So, a group of elementary school teachers were treated to … Continue reading →

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Florida twist on Creation Museum

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Brandon Haught

An article in the Orlando Sentinel talks about a theme park designer who made rides for Universal and had also made displays at the new Kentucky Creation “Museum.” Sad, sad stuff, but some good quotes from professor Lawrence Krauss. And … Continue reading →

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Teacher heading to astronaut training

Posted on June 10, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Congratulations, Janice Novello! LAKEWOOD RANCH – Janice Novello, a teacher at Dan Nolan Middle School, has been chosen to participate in a two-week astronaut training program at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. Novello was selected to … Continue reading →

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Girls summer camp features science and math

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is hosting their first summer camp for girls focusing on math and science. Dr. Detore-Nakamura, whose research examines elementary and middle school girls’ relationships with science and math, said the camp could have lasting effects. “The GEMS … Continue reading →

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Atlantis launch

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Shuttle mission STS-117 is about one hour away from launch. According to this countdown chart, Kennedy Space Center area should be clear for launch.

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Another poll about evolution

Posted on June 8, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Yet another poll featuring opinions on evolution is trotted out to sell newspapers. As I’ve mentioned before, these polls are useless and annoying. They do spotlight a stunning ignorance of basic, accepted science, but they have nothing of value to … Continue reading →

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