by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 20, 2009 | Blog, Science Education
Johann Sebastian Bach’s birthday last month, inspired Science Cheerleader contributor Stephen Zachary to examine yet another example of how science and art coexist so beautifully. Here’s Stephen’s report: Filmmaker Michael Lawrence’s documentary The Bach...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 15, 2009 | Citizen Science, Ecology & Environment Projects, Projects & Activities, Science Education
Earth Day is approaching next week on April 22, and there are tons of great events and parties designed to combine scientific awareness with fun for all ages. Don’t miss out on all of the great events happening in your area to celebrate eco-awareness! Here are...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 15, 2009 | Blog, Brain Makeover, Science Education
All Matter is Made of Atoms Professor James Trefil (author of Science Matters, Why Science?, and 30 other books on science literacy) identified 18 key science concepts every adult should know to be a science literate. We’re here to reintroduce adults to science, in a...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 14, 2009 | Blog, OTA, Science Education, Science Policy
I received an email from a colleague at the American Association for the Advancement of Science who coauthored an important report: “Many Experts, Many Audiences: Public Engagement with Science and Informal Science Education.” Some terrific information in here re:...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 8, 2009 | Blog, Brain Makeover, Science Education
Electricity and Magnetism are Two Sides of the Same Coin. Professor James Trefil (author of Science Matters, Why Science?, and 30 other books on science literacy) identified 18 key science concepts every adult should know to be a science literate. We’re here to...
by Darlene Cavalier | Apr 2, 2009 | Blog, Brain Makeover, Science Education
Brain Makeover #2. The energy of a closed system is conserved, but energy always goes from more useful to less useful forms. Professor James Trefil (author of Science Matters, Why Science?, and 30 other books on science literacy) identified 18 key science concepts...
