Science for the classroom and beyond
http://traffic.libsyn.com/wsst/LOL91.mp3 This week we talk with Dr. Yan Wong – an evolutionary biologist and co-host of BBC’s “Bang Goes the Theory”. Dr. Yan joins us to talk about the show (now available on BBC America), doing science in public, and gives us some ideas of science demonstrations you can do in your classroom. Bang Goes the Theory – Mondays @ 10:20/9:20C […]
Read moreIf you spend a few days in an elementary or middle school it won’t be long before you hear a familiar theme song. “BILL! BILL! BILL! Bill Nye the Science Guy!” That’s right, Bill Nye is still rolling out in many classrooms across America. Just recently, I heard the theme song blaring out of a classroom and it put a […]
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http://traffic.libsyn.com/wsst/LOL50.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 […]
Read moreLooking for Earth Day resources to use in the classroom? We thought it might be nice to remind you about a few LOL Podcasts that can be used to help save the earth: Episode 30 with Mike Heithaus (protecting ocean life) Episode 22 – EPA’s SC3 Program Episode 20 with Ed Begley Jr. Episode 14 with Bill Nye
Read moreYesterday, the Planetary Society sponsored a talk with Bill Nye and Neil deGrasse Tyson. It was absolutely amazing, and you can scan through my tweets (and Dale’s) to see what was said and done. Here are a few pictures.
Read morehttp://media.libsyn.com/media/wsst/LOL20.mp3 In this episode, we talked with Ed Begley Jr. Ed talks to us about science, the environment and his show Living with Ed. Preview from the Show: I think when people are armed with good knowledge about science, I think we’ve really got a shot. It’s amazing to me when I talk to people – adults, people my […]
Read moreBill Nye is back on TV in his new show title Stuff Happens. The show airs Tuesday nights on Planet Green– a new channel from Discovery Communications dedicated to presenting programs about green, eco-friendly living. Bill gave us a preview of the show back in episode 14 of Lab Out Loud when he talked about the unintended consequences that occur […]
Read moreFor our contribution to Earth Day, we had the opportunity to chat with Bill Nye about his new show on the new Planet Green channel called Stuff Happens. Preview from the Show: I’m doing this other thing called “Stuff Happens? for the Discovery Channel. It’s strictly for a new channel Discovery is re-purposing – they’re calling it “Planet Green”. So […]
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