Science for the classroom and beyond
In 2007-2008, I participated in a task force designed to examine the technology education standards and Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses for science content and possible equivalency in Wisconsin. The outcome of the task force led to the recommendation in 2008 that two PLTW courses (Principles of Engineering and Biotechnical Engineering) contain sufficient science content whereby a local school […]
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https://archive.org/download/lab-out-loud/LOL051.mp3 This week we discuss our favorite science blogs and talk to Rhett Allain – an Associate Professor of physics at Southeastern Louisiana University. Rhett discusses science teaching and his popular blog Dot Physics, at www.wired.com/wiredscience/dotphysics. What science blogs do you follow? Join the conversation at laboutloud.com to share your favorite science blogs and websites. Want to setup an […]
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https://archive.org/download/lab-out-loud/LOL050.mp3 This week we discuss our favorite new science shows and talk to Mythbuster Kari Byron about her new show Head Rush on The Science Channel. Airing after school and Saturdays, Head Rush provides a commercial free hour of MythBusters mashups. What science do you watch? Comment below and share your favorite science TV shows, internet clips or other […]
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