by msander | Feb 13, 2019 | Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Teaching Strategies
I’ve written about incentivizing students as a way towards engagement. I recently hit upon a great idea — a real brain wave. AP Chemistry students completed a challenging lab where they carried out (and analyzed) a bunch of redox reactions. Afterwards, we had a...
by msander | Feb 10, 2019 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Teaching Strategies
Remind allows teachers to send messages to students and parents regarding upcoming assignments, meetings, events, and activities. This application also permits teachers to check which students have read their messages. Messages can be sent to individuals, to a...
by msander | Feb 5, 2019 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
Researchers find certain bacteria may make compounds that affect mental well-being Source: Evidence mounts that gut bacteria can influence mood, prevent depression
by msander | Jan 31, 2019 | Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Biology, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
For decades, lactic acid has taken the blame for the muscle pain you feel when you exercise – but does it really deserve its bad reputation? Hosted by: Hank Green SciShow has a spinoff podcast! It’s called SciShow Tangents.Check it out at...
by msander | Jan 30, 2019 | Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry, Gr. 11-12 Physics
How do astronauts survive the deadly radiation of deep space? NASA is still figuring out how to protect astronauts from cosmic radiation — like plastic shielding and magnetic deflectors. Learn more about National Chemistry Week here!...
by msander | Jan 28, 2019 | Gr 1-3 Science & Tech, Gr 4-6 Science & Tech, Gr 7-8 Science & Tech, Gr 9-10 Science, Gr. 11-12 Chemistry
From sand and gravel to rock salt and magnesium chloride, the people who maintain our roads are constantly searching for the most most innovative ways to keep our road clear of snow and ice. Our science guy Steve Spangler looks at the science of de-icing with a cool...
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