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  • I was flipping through my most recent copy of Wired magazine when I noticed this Farmer’s Insurance ad. At first glance, I was happy to see that they were using...

    Physics falls short for Farmers Insurance ad

    I was flipping through my most recent copy of Wired magazine when I noticed this Farmer’s Insurance ad. At first glance, I was happy to see that they were using...

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  • For almost three and a half years, Lab Out Loud has been providing shows that discuss science news and science education by interviewing leading scientists, researchers, science writers and other...

    Lab Out Loud is Changing!

    For almost three and a half years, Lab Out Loud has been providing shows that discuss science news and science education by interviewing leading scientists, researchers, science writers and other...

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  • The state of education in Wisconsin in turmoil at the moment due to a bill introduced by our governor that will reduce teachers’ benefits and essentially break up our unions....

    Without unions, who will stand up for science?

    The state of education in Wisconsin in turmoil at the moment due to a bill introduced by our governor that will reduce teachers’ benefits and essentially break up our unions....

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  • 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. ...

    POE Science in Action

    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. ...

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  • For several years I’ve turned my students loose with a rather boring video of my speedometer as I traveled around town.

    A Dashboard Physics Lesson

    For several years I’ve turned my students loose with a rather boring video of my speedometer as I traveled around town.

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  • Lawmakers in Washington and in state governments across the United States have officially labeled earthquake damage as preventable. They have enacted laws that tax citizens for new building strategies. After...

    Plate Tectonics is a Hoax!!!

    Lawmakers in Washington and in state governments across the United States have officially labeled earthquake damage as preventable. They have enacted laws that tax citizens for new building strategies. After...

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  • I know many of you are still fighting for Pluto (let it go, it’s over). You might find tonight’s NOVA special, The Pluto Files on PBS, helpful as you work...

    Watch ‘The Pluto Files’ on NOVA

    I know many of you are still fighting for Pluto (let it go, it’s over). You might find tonight’s NOVA special, The Pluto Files on PBS, helpful as you work...

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  • Using video clips in the classroom is nothing new – a couple companies have even made a business model for this educational niche.  But Hollywood movies can also have educational...

    Video Quizzes in Science

    Using video clips in the classroom is nothing new – a couple companies have even made a business model for this educational niche.  But Hollywood movies can also have educational...

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  • We’ve talked about laboratory safety in the past here at Lab Out loud, but we’ve never put our thoughts to song. Fortunately, the folks at The Sounds of Science hit...

    Singing about laboratory safety

    We’ve talked about laboratory safety in the past here at Lab Out loud, but we’ve never put our thoughts to song. Fortunately, the folks at The Sounds of Science hit...

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  • While reviewing early recommendations for new social studies standards, a review team for the Texas State Board of Education decided to remove Neil Armstrong from the ‘science strand’ of their...

    What does it take to be called 'scientist'?

    While reviewing early recommendations for new social studies standards, a review team for the Texas State Board of Education decided to remove Neil Armstrong from the ‘science strand’ of their...

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