by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 25, 2009 | Science Education, Science Tourists
(Thanks to David Hartman for sending this tip!) Recently, National Public Radio’s Science Friday featured The New York Hall of Science’s (in Queens) unusual mini golf park. “Every hole illustrates a different scientific principle. Charles Camarda,...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 25, 2009 | Blog, Science Education
Recently, Sarah chatted with the talented band They Might Be Giants. They’ve got a new CD, “Here Comes Science!” with songs titled, “My brother the ape” and “Meet the elements” and more. Sarah’s interview will be posted...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 22, 2009 | Blog, Science Education
One week ago today, the National Academy of Engineering and National Research Council held a public briefing and symposium to release the report “Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects.” The report assesses the value of...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 18, 2009 | Blog, Citizen Science, Science Education
The Return of Buzz Lightyear Thanks, John, for sharing this NASA image of the day. Disney’s space ranger Buzz Lightyear returned from space on Sept. 11, aboard space shuttle Discovery’s STS-128 mission after 15 months aboard the International Space...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 15, 2009 | John-the-Tourist, News, Science Education
I’d like to introduce you to John Collier, a software engineer and our newest contributor to Science Cheerleader. John is heading up our soon-to-be-unveiled Science Tourist initiative where you can contribute to and learn about fascinating science-related...
by Darlene Cavalier | Sep 11, 2009 | Blog, Science Education
It’s the Year of Science and even Flat Stanley’s getting in on the action. Check out this Flat Stanley and Science site. I’ve received requests from teachers to participate in Flat Stanley activities. (Stanley travels the world and his hosts keep a...
