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 6, 2009 | Blog
His big sister captured this shot after rubbing a balloon on his head. The balloon removed some of the electrons from his hair leaving each with a positive electrical charge. Since charges repulse one another, each hair repulsed the other hair. More on static...
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...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 20, 2009 | Science Education
The Universe is Regular and PredictableProfessor 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 help make this FUN!...
by Darlene Cavalier | Mar 16, 2009 | Blog
This is an exciting week here at Science Cheerleader. Stay tuned for: Ray Kurzweil answers your questions about The Singularity. (Hats off to Ray for providing thoughtful responses to some challenging questions.) 76ers Cheerleaders give a shout out to science. Much...
