by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 14, 2009 | Science Education, Science Policy
Wonderfully written piece in today’s Philadelphia Inquirer, by Faye Flam–cutting straight through urban myths and public misunderstandings of science–on climate change. “What scientists know, and what cannot be denied, about global warming,...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 14, 2009 | Blog, Science Education
Hey, kids in grades 5-8, use rubber bands to invent something new and you may win a trip to Akron, OH!! Not a big enough carrot, you say? Totally understandable. How about some prize money to go with that trip!? That’s right, $15,000 in prizes will be given out...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 12, 2009 | Science Education
Happy Hanukkah. My three-year-old attends a Jewish preschool where he made this handprint-menorah. He handed it to me and said “I made these Tiger Claws for you!” Those little claws were meant to be candles. Here are a few interesting science facts about...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 10, 2009 | John-the-Tourist, Science Education, video
From John-the-Tourist: At the risk of revealing how ancient I really am, I just missed the “Sesame Street” era when I was younger. By the time the lovable Muppets were a staple on public TV, I was “too old” to watch such juvenile fare...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 9, 2009 | Blog, Science Education
Ah, the physics of snowflakes, explained so simply by Kenneth Libbrecht at CalTech who created SnowCrystals.com where you can find answers to everything you’ve ever wanted to know about snowflakes. See stunning photos, learn how to make snowflake fossils, and...
by Darlene Cavalier | Dec 8, 2009 | Blog, Science Education
My sister-in-law is Debbie of Debbie and Friends (the kids’ music band). One of her many music education articles was published in this related SciCheer post. She’ll be in Philly on Saturday, performing at the World Cafe. Bring your kids! In the interim,...
