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Has anyone done the iron fortified cereal and magnet activity lately? Seems like they have changed the cereals since I did this last and am not turning up any little filings. What cereal do you recommend? -- Linda O'Connor Science and Technology Integration Coordinator Elmhurst District 205 Curriculum Office 130 W. Madison Elmhurst, IL 60126 Phone 630-993-6609 FAX 630-617-6610
[ISTA-talk]TCEB - NOVEMBER 1, 2001 VOL. 7, NO. 39
, technology, or geography. The workshops model the integration of the national standards in these subjects. Educators will observe National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) state-of-the-art research and development through direct interaction with NASA scientists, engineers, technicians, and educational specialists at a NASA Field Center. Activities are incorporated into the workshop to help teachers adapt their new content knowledge, experience, and materials into their specific educational situations. The program's goal is to use the NASA missions, facilities, human resources, and programs to provide exposure and experiences to educators to support and enhance their knowledge and skills in science, mathematics, technology, and geography. The workshops run during mid-June through early-August, and are developed for PreK-4, 5-8, and 9-12 grade levels. Selected participants will spend two weeks in the summer at one of NASA's Field Centers. Travel, housing, and meal expenses are provided by NASA. Graduate credit or professional development credits are available. The workshops are sponsored and implemented by NASA through a cooperative agreement with the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). The International Technology Education Association, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and the National Council for Geographic Education are collaborators with NASA and NSTA for this program. The NEW website (http://education.nasa.gov/new) offers additional information as well as a copy of the application, which has a deadline of February 20, 2002. BENNETT'S ONLINE EDUCATION VENTURE OPENS FOR BUSINESS (Source: Education Week, October 17, 2001) K12 Inc., William J. Bennett's for-profit company that promises to use the Internet to deliver a classical education to American children has launched its learning program for kindergarten through grade 2. So far, the company has enrolled several thousand students, a majority of whom are home schoolers, in 46 states, officials said. Several hundred students are using the K12 curriculum at three publicly chartered online schools in Colorado, Pennsylvania, and Texas. And the curriculum is a choice offered at two online charter schools in Alaska and six in California. But analysts say it's hard to predict how much enrollment will grow and whether the company will find new sources of income to sustain itself. When it was founded in late 1999, K12 Inc. initially received a $10 million investment from Knowledge Universe Learning Group, a Los Angeles-based company that owns numerous education, technology, and training companies. K12 officials said more investments have come in since then but won't disclose the amounts. Home-schooled students who enroll directly in K12 pay about $100 per half-year course, or $1,000 for an entire school year's program, which they access on the company's web site. The online resources consist of learning activities, daily assessments, planning tools, and instructions for parents on how to guide their children's learning. Shipments to students of other materials -- including books, tambourines, music CDs, and videotapes -- augment the online resources. Students who enroll through an online public charter school receive the same materials. The students in an online charter school also are assigned a teacher by the charter school, who communicates with them regularly. (Editor's Note: For more information, visit www.k12.com.) _ This TCEB is made possible by a grant from ATT. Please visit www.att.com/learningnetwork for more information about ATT's support for education. The TCEB is a newsletter provided to members of the Triangle Coalition. Members may forward individual articles or the issue in its entirety providing that credit is given to the Triangle Coalition, and all of the following contact information is included in any republication. For TCEB subscription or membership information, contact: Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005 phone: 800-582-0115 fax: 202-289-1303 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.triangle-coalition.org To submit information for possible inclusion in TCEB, contact: Joanne Van Voorhis, Target Marketing, Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] THE MISSION OF THE TRIANGLE COALITION IS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG LEADERS IN EDUCATION, BUSINESS, AND GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION. The Triangle Coalition membership includes business, labor, education, science, mathematics, technology and engineering organizations, and community and state-based alliances. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp
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they are probably a true couple (of couples). If so the two doubles are at least 6000 Astronomical Units apart and take a minimum of 170,000 years to orbit. Even at that separation, however, each would be separable into a double from the other (the large pair having the combined brightness of 5 full Moons as seen from the faint pair). The brighter of the bright pair is on its way to becoming a much larger giant, and will eventually expand to a radius of a quarter the distance that now separates the two stars, streams of matter running from the brighter to the dimmer creating quite a sight from the smaller pair. Eventually the bright star of the brighter pair will fade to become a white dwarf, this double perhaps looking something like Sirius does today. Jim Kaler Professor of Astronomy Phone: (217) 333-9382 University of Illinois Fax: (217) 244-7638 Department of Astronomy email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 103 Astronomy Bldg. web: http://www.astro.uiuc.edu/~kaler/ 1002 West Green St. Urbana, IL 61801 USA Visit: http://www.astro.uiuc.edu/~kaler/ for links to: Skylights (Weekly Sky News updated each Friday) Stars (Portraits of Stars and the Constellations) Astronomy! A Brief Edition (links and updates) * -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 17:01:54 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:01:15 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:03:53 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:03:54 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:07:48 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to kmcnamara@lz95.lake.k12.il.us from Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:19:14 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:19:14 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:25:09 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to kmcnamara@lz95.lake.k12.il.us from Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:26:15 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:26:16 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to kmcnamara@lz95.lake.k12.il.us from Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:26:16 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to kmcnamara@lz95.lake.k12.il.us from Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:33:36 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:33:37 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.us from Fri, 02 Nov 2001 17:36:50 -0600
Title: [ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Someone stop these continuous e-mails. Chuck This automatic reply is being sent to you because Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 has changed it's Email address format effective November 1, 2001. Our new email address format will be [EMAIL PROTECTED] instead of [EMAIL PROTECTED] The mail server using the domain @lz95.lake.k12.il.us will be discontinued on November 15, 2001. Please update your address book to reflect these changes. Thank You. The mission of Lake Zurich Community School District 95 is to inspire all students to be passionate, continuous learners and to prepare them with the skills to achive their goals and flourish as responsible, caring citizens in a global community. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to pschlichting@lz95.lake.k12.il.usfrom Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:35:38 -0600
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[ISTA-talk]RE: Your message to kmcnamara@lz95.lake.k12.il.us from Fri, 02 Nov 2001 18:35:38 -0600
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RE: [ISTA-talk]RE: [CPS Science]Anthrax Questions
The author of this article mentioned below and also of the Hot Zone and Cobra Event, Richard Preston will be on the campus of Illinois State U in Normal on 11/13. He is to give a talk at 7:30pm on Bio-weapons and the Future at the Bone Student Center's Braden Auditorium. Talk is free of charge. Should be good here is excerpt from ISU's promo on his visit... Preston's research took him to highest levels of nat'l and international intelligence gathering he has also interviewed scientists involved in developing and testing biologicl weapons has testified before the Senate on America's readiness to face the threat of biological and chemical warfare I used his book Hot Zone in teaching my Adv Biology students about the ebola virus and transmission in the movie Outbreak. We compared his/scientific facts with that of the Hollywood version - students learned a great deal about how the media/movies take liberties with real science. Should be a great experience for you/your students! Jenny Grogg Faculty Associate - Dept of Biology ISU 309.438.8581 -Original Message- From: Mike Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 18, 2001 10:57 AM To: 'Cayata Dixon'; 'CSI Science'; 'CSI ISTA' Subject: [ISTA-talk]RE: [CPS Science]Anthrax Questions I have taught basic epidemiology to some of my students in the Chicago City Colleges. We go over transmission methods and isolation techniques. I found an article about small pox which is both very enlightening and very scary. My students liked reading it, and they were wide-eyed with questions when it came time to discuss. The article itself appeared in the New Yorker in 1999. Here is a link to it. http://cryptome.org/smallpox-wmd.htm The article is great from a factual standpoint, but it might be a little too much for some people to handle. One person recently described it me as haunting. Read it before making the decision to let your students see it. The article could be a little alarmist. Other than that, the Museum of Science and Industry has a new learning lab called Outbreak (due to open Nov. 12) which is supposed to deal with topics related to this. It may be a good idea to contact them. Mike Davis Science Theatre Productions ph: 773-343-2500 www.stproductions.net -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/ -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Sun Times: State wants to cut principals' power
State wants to cut principals' power October 31, 2001 BY ROSALIND ROSSI EDUCATION REPORTER State Board of Education Chairman Ronald Gidwitz suggested Tuesday that school districts be given the power to assign the best teachers to the neediest schools, an idea that would strip Chicago principals of some of their cherished hiring power. Many experienced teachers currently bid on schools in which they want to teach,'' Gidwitz told a legislative committee hearing called in response to the Chicago Sun-Times Failing Teachers'' series. Although I appreciate the desire of many teachers to teach in 'better' schools, this practice does a disservice to children by all too often removing experienced teachers from the very schools in which they are needed the most,'' Gidwitz said. Instead, districts should be empowered to place their best teachers where they are needed the most, Gidwitz said. I realize this is a controversial proposal, but I believe it is one we should confront.'' Gidwitz responded to Sun-Times findings that the state's neediest children--those in the lowest-scoring, highest-minority and highest-poverty schools--were roughly five times more likely to have a teacher who flunked at least one certification exam. Tuesday's hearing at the Thompson Center was the first of three called by Senate Education Committee Chairman Daniel Cronin (R-Elmhurst) on how to get better-qualified teachers in front of the state's neediest students. Cronin called for dramatic solutions'' to the problem, but conceded that Gidwitz's proposal scares me a little bit.'' Another witness, Sharon Bender, principal of Chicago's Schurz High School, called it a terrible'' idea. Under the 1988 Chicago school reform law, Chicago principals now select teachers, rather than have teachers sent to them by district officials. That power would be eroded by Gidwitz's proposal, but other Gidwitz ideas were better received. Gidwitz proposed a scholarship or loan forgiveness program to attract teachers into the neediest schools, similar to those offered physicians in medically underserved areas. He also urged that colleges of education use a new, tougher teacher basic skills test as an entrance requirement, and that new teachers receive mentoring so the state doesn't lose 24 percent of them in their first three years--and as many as 30 percent in urban Illinois districts. But Gidwitz also warned that the new Basic Skills test for teachers, which replaces one pegged at an eighth- or ninth-grade level, will drain the new teaching pool. As of last year, one of 10 Chicago teachers tested since state exams began in 1988 had flunked the old Basic Skills test, the Sun-Times found. Many of them eventually passed, but 635 never did and taught full time anyway. This is a crisis,'' Deputy Governor for Education Hazel Loucks said of the teacher crunch. A recent state reports show that, by 2003, about 30,000 teachers and administrators will be eligible to retire but only 12,500 new teachers are projected that year. The search for fully qualified teachers is most difficult in lowest-income schools, Chicago school officials testified. Nearly 10 percent of Chicago's teaching force--or 2,648 teachers--are working on certificates that can temporarily waive two required teacher tests, they said. Deborah Lynch, president of the Chicago Teachers Union, said some Chicago principals try to squirrel away money by hiring less-expensive full-time substitute teachers who have not passed all their certification tests, but every classroom should have a qualified, certified, caring teacher.'' James Dougherty, president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers, said there's raiding going on'' even among suburban schools, where officials call teachers in the middle of the night'' and try to steal them'' to fill vacancies. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Fossil Talk
ISTA members in the Peoria Area. Green River Formation with emphasis on fossil fish: location, collection and preparation. The talk will be part of the Peoria Academy of Science Geology Section meeting on Tuesday Nov 27. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm the Cilco Building which is located on University Avenue north of Pioneer Parkway in Peoria. There is no cost. Brian Poelker -- Brian Poelker Geological Society of America Education Committee [EMAIL PROTECTED] 309-352-2300 (w) 309-353-3637 (h) -- -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]ESL biology classes
Presently my district is seeing an increase of ESL students in the intro. biology classes. These students are struggling. I'm wondering what other schools are doing about this problem? Are any schools creating special ESL science classes? Debbie -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
Re: [ISTA-talk]Blind Student
A number of years ago, I had a student with severely limited sight in my eighth grade science classroom. We covered the gamut of science topics with a spiraling curriculum approach. He found the physical science components the most engaging (fun) because there were so many concepts associated with sensations that he could grasp with other senses. For example, he could hear/feel a large portion of the Sound unit. He could feel the vibrations, etc. He loved endo and exothermic events... When we raced soap down different surfaces, he was the judge. Placing his fingers at the base of the slide, he could catch a photo finish by touch. He and his partners came up with lots of ideas within the lab team to make him part of the action. (Usually, I agreed...) :-) This is so very important! He also appreciated hands-on models. We found that the computer helped tremendously, as well. This student, if he got VERY close to the screen, could manage many tasks. With all the innovative software out there now, I expect the experience would be even better today - if the student has a bit of vision... It is success with children like this that make teaching so rewarding! Best of luck to your colleague. Cool! Pat Michael Lach wrote: A colleague of mine has a blind student in their physics classroom. Does anyone have any advice, resources, tips, etc. that he could use? If so please share with the list. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/ -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
Re: [ISTA-talk]Blind Student
physical models the student can feel? On Sun, 28 Oct 2001, Michael Lach wrote: A colleague of mine has a blind student in their physics classroom. Does anyone have any advice, resources, tips, etc. that he could use? If so please share with the list. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/ -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
RE: [ISTA-talk]Soil Help
The following is from Bob Vaiden, geologist with Illinois State Geological Survey (ISGS) in Urbana: Hope it helps. Silt is the hard one to find. I don't know of any commercial sources, but it's very common along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, where it was deposited on the land surface by wind as loess. It's easy to collect from almost any road cut exposure near the rivers. Loess is light yellow or tan, and it can be collected by the bucketfull...but if you don't live near the rivers, I don't know where you'd easily get it! As for soils.if you mean commercial productsthe % might be stated on the package. Soils in the wild have a wide range of sand, silt, and clay percentages. Commercial Peat Moss is presumably (almost?) all organic. I've never read the package description on a bag of peat moss! Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Michael Lach Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2001 10:38 AM To: CSI Science; CSI ISTA; CSI Gardens Subject: [ISTA-talk]Soil Help I need some help from some of the earth science/soil science teachers out there, and maybe some of the gardeners. * I'm trying to like to develop a lesson where students mix various amounts of sand, silt, and clay. I can purchase sand and clay easily, but I can't find silt. Any ideas? (I need mineral particles between 0.002 and 0.05 mm in diameter.) * Does anyone know the general texture (by % of sand, silt and clay) of off-the-shelf soil? How much does this vary from product-to-product? * Peat moss--like I can purchase at Home Depot--is almost pure organic material, right? * Does anyone know where to get sieves with a 2 mm grate? Thanks. -ML -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/ -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Who wants Loess?
I have a friend who lives in Moline and he might be willing to collect some loess and send it to you. Who was it who needed it? Melanie Wojtulewicz Chicago Public Schools -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Personalized Shirts Jackets Mugs, quality promotionaland patriotic stuff, boost your Image
Title: Personalized Shirts Jackets Mugs, quality promotional and patriotic stuff, boost your Image Just wanted to invite you to see our web-site, we have some pretty amazing prices on products that you could use to help promote your organization. We are still in the production stages of our store, but you are more than welcome to come by and watch us develop. We are very excited, come see why. www.flagstowear.com Thanks for your patience May God Bless America Steve [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tee-shirts with flag on it no minimum order only $14.95 Quality embroidered hats as low as 5.99 low minimum required Tee-shirts with your own logo on them for as low as $5.88 minimum required Coffee mugs with your logo as low as $3.99 minimum required Hey, President Bush did tell us to do more shopping,\ Also there are some more products that you may or may not like. One, that seems to be getting way to much attention is our Wipe Out Terrorism toilet paper. I know this is entirely inappropriate, but right now we are taking orders for three weeks out, we are sold out, but will be able to get them to you in 3 weeks. This stuff will be back up by Tonight. osama bin laden T.P. $12.59 pr roll + shipping minimum required of 4 (people w/sense of humor only please) Opt out mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]?subject=Remove If you would like to be removed from my address book click the link above.
[ISTA-talk]earth science site of the week
Date:Sun, 21 Oct 2001 19:18:43 -0400 From:Mark Francek [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 20 October 2001 Earth Science Site of the Week Hello, This weeks Sites of the Week feature soils, space imagery, geologic time, and light pollution. The Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils from the National Soil Survey Center staff is in a PDF format (1.6 MB)and is a field guide for making or reading soil descriptions and sampling soils as presently practiced in the USA. The widespread use of computerized databases requires consistent and correct use of terms--this document provides fills this need. The major sections of the document address Site Description, Soil Profile Description, Geomorphology, Geology, Soil Taxonomy. Anyone interested in properly describing soils needs to consult this source. Although primarily written for the college level, the diagrams and descriptions could benefit anyone. http://www.statlab.iastate.edu/soils/nssc/field_gd/field_gd.htm Experts Pick: Top 10 Space Science Photos was a recent article at the space.com web site that uses two veteran image pickers to choose the pictures they think represent the best, most intriguing, most scientifically important space science images ever to come from their respective domains. Images include Pillars of Creation, Earthrise over the Moon, Volcanoes on Io, and more. http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/astronomy/top10_images_010925-1.html Evolution-Deep Time from PBS uses Flash animations in a timeline bar to summarize significant events in geologic history. Pass your cursor over an event and an image and accompanying description appear. To get to this section, click on skip intro located on the upper right hand portion of the page. Sections also exist for the origins of humankind, a modern mass extinction, life's grand design, and more. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/change/deeptime/index.html Frustrated that light pollution detracts from star gazing? Find out the extent of light pollution from Italy's Light Pollution Science and Technology Institute; its The night sky in the World site uses maps to summarize the geography of light pollution. http://www.lightpollution.it/worldatlas/pages/fig1.htm These sites are archived at RESOURCES FOR EARTH SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION at http://personal.cmich.edu/~franc1m/homepage.htm The links are organized around the sequence of topics typically taught in an introductory earth science or physical geography class. Links are also, available for environmental science, earth science/geography education, career opportunities, and more. The sites selected are based on image quality, ease with which lesson plans can be developed, organization, authenticity, scope, and format. Please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to remove yourself from the mailing list, add a new subscriber, or suggest a site to be listed. Thank you, Mark Francek Janis D. Treworgy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Earth Science DepartmentPhone: 618/374-5294 Principia College Fax: 618/374-5122 Elsah, IL 62028 -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
RE: [ISTA-talk]Salmonella
I called my farm bureau contact, Sarah Bjelland, and she sent me the following: I contacted our Illinois Ag in the Classroom staff and they asked their chicken expert. She informed them that salmonella can only be transmitted when trying to cook eggs or chicken. There is no problem with a risk of salmonella when trying to raise chicks. Hope that is helpful. If they want to speak with an expert themselves I would recommend contacting the American Egg Board [http://www.aeb.org/] or the National Chicken Council [http://www.eatchicken.com/] I added the web sites for your convenience. Egg one is Cool! Ary M. Anderson, Scientific Literacy Coordinator Macon-Piatt Regional Office of Education 1690 Huston Drive Decatur, IL 62526 217.872.3729 217.872.0239 fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2001 11:04 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ISTA-talk]Salmonella A school district asked me about salmonella risks when raising chicks in the classroom. Does anyone know of research about this topic? Thanks in advance for any assistance. Anne -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/ -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]http://www.nsta.org/
The NSTA has a new web page--I recommend you stop by and visit. Become a member if you're not already. -ML -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Salmonella
A school district asked me about salmonella risks when raising chicks in the classroom. Does anyone know of research about this topic? Thanks in advance for any assistance. Anne -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
Re: [ISTA-talk]State may ask for proof on teacher skills
I agree that the good teachers will welcome and exceed the expectations of this hurdle. Provided that the process is managed effectively, this step will help to further advance the profession. Thanks for the update, Cayata. Cayata Dixon wrote: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-0110170078oct17.story?coll=chi% 2Dnewslocal%2Dhed From the Chicago Tribune State may ask for proof on teacher skills By Stephanie Banchero Tribune staff reporter October 17, 2001 The Illinois State Board of Education will consider a proposal Wednesday that would require novice teachers to actually prove they can teach before being awarded full teaching credentials. Under the plan, already drawing fire from the state's teachers unions, new teachers would create portfolios, including lesson plans, student work and videotaped classroom teaching. They would then analyze their classroom performance and assess whether students learned anything. A committee would decide whether the packet met specific standards. If it did not, the committee could stop the teacher from exchanging the temporary teaching license for the more permanent one. The proposal is a dramatic departure from Illinois' current system of awarding licenses, in which prospective teachers need only pass two relatively simple paper-and-pencil tests. And it would come with a price tag that would reach into the millions. If the state board approves the plan, Illinois would become one of only six states that bases teacher-licensing decisions on classroom performance. Getting a teaching license is a serious moment, and people should do something to demonstrate they have earned it, said Carolyn Nordstrom, who heads a Chicago business group, and also served on a statewide teacher licensing task force. But officials with the teachers unions object to such a high-stakes assessment, in part, because it could mean the revocation of a teacher's right to work in an Illinois classroom. The scary part of the whole thing is that we will have people's careers hanging in the balance and this proposal is so light on specifics, said Gail Purkey, spokeswoman for the Illinois Federation of Teachers. The IFT and the Illinois Education Association, the state's largest teachers union, will present their own plan, whereby novice teachers would have to earn 60 credit hours by attending workshops, enrolling in college courses or developing portfolios. Local committees dominated by union appointees would decide whether teachers met the requirements to move to the more permanent license. There's more than one way to prove you can teach, said IEA President Anne Davis. The portfolio can play a part, but shouldn't be the only measure. Acquiring additional knowledge through professional development is just as important. Creating a new licensing system is part of the state's five-year effort to ratchet up the demands on classroom teachers. Until recently, Illinois had one of the most lax teacher certification systems in the nation. Prospective teachers had to graduate from an accredited teaching program and pass relatively simple basic skills and subject matter tests to get a license. They could renew it simply by paying an annual $4 fee. In the last four years, however, state lawmakers and the state Board of Education have cranked up the requirements. Most significantly, lawmakers developed a two-tiered system, where young teachers receive a non-renewable four-year license. But under the law, which goes into effect in 2003, teachers must pass another hurdle to get the standard five-year license. The state board is supposed to decide what that hurdle should be. Board members already gave temporary approval to the portfolio plan, but are now revisiting the issue after union officials complained. The portfolio system under consideration is modeled after a highly regarded one in Connecticut. Under the proposal, every first-year teacher would be assigned a mentor teacher who would help with lesson plans and classroom management. Working with the mentor, the beginning teacher would create and follow a career development strategy. By the end of the third year, the novice educator must develop the portfolio, which would be submitted to a group of accomplished teachers who would evaluate it and assign a pass or fail mark. Failing teachers would get a second chance. Tom Murphy, Connecticut State Department of Education spokesman, said the program in his state has been a success. By setting this high standard, we were able to bring in the best people and it, undeniably, has contributed to better student performance, Murphy said. We've found that when you set a high bar, teachers appreciate it and, if you give them the support, will almost always exceed it. Copyright © 2001, Chicago Tribune -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED
[ISTA-talk]RE: Portfolios
It appears that I should have placed more emphasis on the effective management comment in my earlier reply to Cataya Dixon and the ISTA list. Teachers can and WILL go beyond expectations when the effort is clearly for the betterment of their profession and the children they teach. Without careful consideration, another hurdle will be only another stumbling block! Thanks to ALL who fight for what is right in science education every day. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Reminder - ISAAPT meeting at Joliet - Oct. 26-27
This is a reminder that the fall meeting of the Illinois and Chicago Sections of the American Association of Physics Teachers will be held on Oct. 26-27 at Joliet Junior College, Joliet, Illinois. At our Web site (helios.augustana.edu/isaapt/) you may register online, see the list of Friday workshops, the invited speakers, the abstracts of the contributed papers, and a list of the 68 people who have already registered. Please note that the deadline for making reservations for the Friday evening banquet and the Saturday noon box lunch is Friday, Oct. 19. Please note that the server for our Web site will be down for maintenance tonight (Oct. 17) from about 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The spring meeting of the Illinois section will be held on April 5-6, 2002, at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois. David Renneke ISAAPT Webmaster and Section Reporter
[ISTA-talk]ENC Teachers's Professional Learning Guide CD (free)
Subscribe or update on line: www.enc.org/register http://www.enc.org/register , to receive the Eisenhower National Clearinghouse free magazine and CD (with January 2002 issue). Joe Kerke sends +²Ø^!$Àµ©d¨¥x%ËS¢éì¹» ®Þ¨¥¶L ZJ ~X¬¶Ç,Êl]¢ë¢¹¨è§~æjبm§ÿð쵨¥¢¸?ËZµ©djÊS¢ÇÈm æ«r¯zÈm¶ÿà j)ZÈb½ç(ø¬µ«ZIb²Û ²')²Mv[¬
[ISTA-talk]7 students burned in chemistry class
Many of us do the same flame test. Anyone have an idea as to what went wrong? I am forwarding the following comments from Prof. Wade Freeman, from UIC's Chemistry Dept. Prof. Freeman is an author of a college textbook on general chemistry and has worked extensively for many years with Chicago-area chemistry teachers. Injurious methanol fires are rare in chem labs and demonstrations, but are documented in the literature. I recall that maiming burns from ignition of methanol in a alcohol burner were sustained by a girl in an upstate New York high school some 20 years ago. A report appeared in Chemical and Engineering News or a similar publication; I don't remember exactly. The incident was later advanced as motivation for chemistry teachers to obtain professional liability insurance. Interestingly, numerous injuries and at least one death have been reported from unexpected flare-ups involving butane-fueled cigarette lighters. The point is that if something can burn it eventually will. It reminds me of what a plastic surgeon I know said while suturing up dog-bites on a six-year old's face: If it has teeth, it bites. The decontamination process that is reported was certainly gross over-reaction, unless chemicals more dangerous than those mentioned in the news account were present. Wade -- Marty Gartzman Institute for Mathematics and Science Education University of Illinois at Chicago (m/c 250) 950 S. Halsted, Room 2075 Chicago, IL 60607-7019 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: (312) 413-2971 fax:(312) 413-7411 -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]ISTA talk is WORKING
Just to let you know that the list serve is working I sent the following email and got the reply that follows it. Hi Barbara, I was wondering if you had any applications from Illinois for the last Microworld workshop at UCDavis. I advertised it on the ISTA site called ISTA TALK. Here is the site if you want to add info about future conferences Denny Moore Reply Hi Denny, Good to hear from you. You just answered a question that had us puzzled-- we had a ton of workshop applications from Illinois and couldn't figure out why. Actually, we ended up accepting 3 participants from the state. Thanks for spreading the word and keeping in touch
[ISTA-talk]Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowships
This is a great opportunity for a science or math teacher... Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellowships The US Department of Energy manages the fellow program for distinguished elementary and secondary school mathematics and science teachers. Einstein Fellows usually serve for ten months in professional staff positions in the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives, DOE, NASA, NSF, NIH, ED, NIST, or OSTP. Appointments usually begin in September and end in June. Application deadline: February 1, 2002. http://www.scied.science.doe.gov/scied/Einstein/about.htm -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]FW: Chemistry flame test incident at Genoa-Kinston HSon 10/11/2001
-Original Message- From: Joseph Kerke Subject: Chemistry flame test incident at Genoa-Kinston HS on 10/11/2001 Any ideas what happened in ...a very routine experiment...done many times. Possibilities: 1) type of vessel containing the methanol solution ? 2) wire was still hot and resulted in a catalytic combustion of the methanol when dipped into the solution ? 3) safety shield being used? 4) safety goggles being warmed? 5) safety blanket/fire extinguisher/drench hose or shower nearby? 6) methanol container left opened ? +²Ø^!$Àµ©d¨¥x%ËS¢éì¹» ®Þ¨¥¶L ZJ ~X¬¶Ç,Êl]¢ë¢¹¨è§~æjبm§ÿð쵨¥¢¸?ËZµ©djÊS¢ÇÈm æ«r¯zÈm¶ÿà j)ZÈb½ç(ø¬µ«ZIb²Û ²')²Mv[¬
[ISTA-talk]ED Conferences, Special Ed. Forums, New ED Website
of Education [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]7 students burned in chemistry class
From: Michael Lach A warning! 7 students burned in chemistry class Demonstration goes awry at Genoa-Kingston By Richard Wronski and John Keilman Tribune staff reporters October 12, 2001 A flash fire burned seven students in a chemistry class when an experiment went awry Thursday in Genoa-Kingston High School, leaving one of the students in critical condition. Three 16-year-olds from the school in DeKalb County were being treated late Thursday in the burn unit at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford. A boy was in critical condition with second-degree burns to his upper body and possible third-degree burns to a forearm, according to hospital officials. His clothing caught fire when an experiment malfunctioned, school officials said. One girl was admitted in serious condition and another girl was in fair condition, said Gerri Gustafson, director of community relations. The other four students were treated at Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb and released, according to a spokeswoman. The accident occurred when a science instructor was conducting a demonstration before 20 to 25 sophomores, juniors and seniors in a chemistry class, according to school Supt. Richard Leahy. It's a very routine experiment, Leahy said. It's been done in the building many times. The instructor, Doug Schiller, was using a solution of methyl alcohol, salt and water in an experiment to identify salts, such as sodium chloride and potassium chloride, by the color of the flame they create. A ceramic loop was dipped in the solution then passed over a flame. Schiller was conducting the experiment in the front of the classroom, and the students were seated in their desks several feet away. Some of the methyl alcohol ignited, causing the flash of fire, officials said. Schiller and Assistant Principal John Francis, who happened to be in the class at the time, used their bare hands to help put out the burning clothing, officials said. Neither of the adults was believed to have sought medical treatment. Officials described the accident as a flash fire, not an explosion. Sycamore Fire Chief Bill Riddle said there was no significant damage to the classroom. Leahy, who expressed regret over the accident, said the experiment is a staple of science classes and Schiller was a veteran teacher. We are terribly concerned about safety and welfare of all students, he said. Nothing is more important. Andy Small, laboratory manager of the chemistry department at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb , said the experiment is conducted in almost every high school and college chemistry class in the country. There's a certain way to do it and we stress safety and never had a problem with this experiment, said Small, who could not explain the accident. Some of the Genoa-Kingston chemistry students, as well as about 30 students in an adjacent biology class, went through a decontamination process after the accident. The students showered and their clothing was placed in plastic bags. Classes were canceled at the 450-student school Friday so authorities can continue the investigation. Thursday evening activities were canceled, as was the Friday football game. The accident occurred about 10:30 a.m., according to officials. Police and fire departments from Genoa, Sycamore and several other nearby towns responded. All the students were initially taken to Kishwaukee Hospital and a helicopter later transported three students to St. Anthony. Copyright (c) 2001, Chicago Tribune Improved archives! Searching Chicagotribune.com archives back to 1985 is cheaper and easier than ever. New prices for multiple articles can bring your cost down to as low as 30 cents an article: http://chicagotribune.com/archives -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]ISTA attendees interested in the teaching of sciencemethods
Attention Science Methods instructors!! Attend the College Coffee Chat Civic Center Exhibit Hall Room 2 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM Give your name and e-mail address to Nancy Grim of Chicago State Univ. We will contact everyone after the ISTA conference with the intention of establishing a focus group with an interest in elementary and secondary science methods instruction. We look forward to meeting as many of you as possible. Ray F. Boehmer Education Department Millikin University 1184 W. Main St. Decatur, IL 62522 217 420-6656 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ISTA-talk]RE: Biological Warfare
Does anyone have information/websites regarding biological warfare appropriate for middle level learners? There are so many questions from kids, and I have received requests for advice from my colleagues. Many thanks! -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]New Survey on Public Attitudes to Science
and medicine. Those who are more religious are more likely to oppose stem cell research, are less likely to think the benefits of genetic research outweigh the risks and are more likely to believe that science doesn't pay enough attention to moral values. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]College Coffee Chat
Hey College Profs for both science and science education courses! Please do not forget to come to the college coffee chat in the Civic Center Exhibit Hall Room 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. Friday morning. I hope to see you there. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]TCEB - OCTOBER 11, 2001 VOL. 7, NO. 37
that spell out what will be on the math tests that are given every four years. The tests produce national results and scores for individual states that participate in the program. Results of the math tests administered last year showed 4th and 8th graders posting steady increases over the decade since NAEP began using the current form of the tests. (Editor's Note: For more information, visit www.nagb.org.) _ This TCEB is made possible by a grant from ATT. Please visit www.att.com/learningnetwork for more information about ATT's support for education. The TCEB is a newsletter provided to members of the Triangle Coalition. Members may forward individual articles or the issue in its entirety providing that credit is given to the Triangle Coalition, and all of the following contact information is included in any republication. For TCEB subscription or membership information, contact: Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005 phone: 800-582-0115 fax: 202-289-1303 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.triangle-coalition.org To submit information for possible inclusion in TCEB, contact: Joanne Van Voorhis, Target Marketing, Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] THE MISSION OF THE TRIANGLE COALITION IS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG LEADERS IN EDUCATION, BUSINESS, AND GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION. The Triangle Coalition membership includes business, labor, education, science, mathematics, technology and engineering organizations, and community and state-based alliances. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]CATALYST, October 2001
* CATALYST On-line *** http://www.catalyst-chicago.org * October 2001 The October issue of CATALYST is now on-line!Featured Story:"Teaching's Mt. Everest: Is it worth is?"http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001main1.htm Will National Board Certification improve the quality of instruction? Also, "The College Challenge" How four first-year students found money to pay for college tuition. Second part of an ongoing series. http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001cc_intro.htm See the full table of contents athttp://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001toc.htm... or scroll down for more links. ___ MAIN STORY ___NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION___ Quest center is 'Cadillac' of support programs for certification candidateshttp://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001questcenter.htmA year in the life of National Board Certificate candidates. Four teachers who made the trek http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001teacher_west.htm One who made it. Three others awaiting results. Extra money attracts more teachers in other states http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001other_states.htmA review of the top five. __ FROM THE EDITORS __ Education still a priority for the country http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001editors.htm Web Extra:Helping students cope http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001students_cope.htm___ NEWS UPDATES Foundations play major role in small schools initiative http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001small_schools.htm State testing bill could eliminate ITBS in Chicago's public schools http://www.catalyst-chicago.org/10-01/1001other_states.htm State tests could replace Iowa in Chicago. *** CATALYST ON THE AIR * October 2001 ***On the air:CATALYST Editor Veronica Anderson hosts "City Voices" this Sunday, October 14,at 6:30 a.m. on WNUA-FM, 95.5. We're sending you this message because you signed up for an e-mailsubscription to CATALYST: Voices of Chicago School Reform. We hope that you enjoy this service and that it's useful to you. Please contact me if you have any questions or comments. To unsubscribe, simply reply to this message and type "REMOVE" in the subject field. Ericka Moore-FreemanCATALYST: Voices of Chicago School Reform332 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 500Chicago, IL 60604312-427-4830, ext. 3867312-427-6130 (fax)www.catalyst-chicago.org
[ISTA-talk]School Science Mathematics Assoc. 100th Anniv HERE
In case some of you don't know that this special opportunity is available right here in the Chicago area, I thought I would forward this to the list. SSMA is making this a very special event with a lot of special opportunities and resources for participants and this special deal too. I hope Illinois has a strong turn out. ** Final announcement about the 100th Anniversary conference of the School Science and Mathematics Association [SSMA]. Registration below is available to Chicago area mathematics and science teachers. ** SPECIAL VALUE FOR CHICAGO AREA EDUCATORS You have an opportunity to attend this landmark centennial meeting if you act quickly. The School Science and Mathematics Association is offering several options to Chicago area teachers and students that will allow flexible' attendance at this meeting. Go to the SSMA web site at http://www.ssma.org/ for complete program details. The SSMA 100th Anniversary and Annual Conference will be held at the DoubleTree Guest Suites and Esplanade Conference Center in Downer's Grove, IL (outside Chicago) on November 1-3, 2001. The conference theme will be Celebrating the Past, Present, and Future of Science and Mathematics Education. Registration must be completed in advance (prior to October 20th) if choosing a meal option whether it be full or one day -- no on-site registration will be available, except for non-meal registrants. TO REGISTER, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO [EMAIL PROTECTED] INDICATING ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS: regular three day registration that includes all conference meals and activities ($185 for members -- includes CD pack; $225 for non-members with no CD pack; $135 for full time students -- includes membership and CD pack) non-meal three day registration (available only for locals) that excludes breakfasts, lunches and banquets for $100 (no CD pack) or $135 (includes membership and CD pack) Friday only registration that includes lunch only for $50 or lunch and banquet for $75 (no CD pack) Saturday only registration that includes lunch only for $50 or lunch and banquet for $75 (no CD pack) PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REGISTRATION FORM Name (Print or Type AS YOU WISH IT TO APPEAR ON YOUR NAME BADGE): Street Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Fax: E-mail: For those attending Saturday's sessions, please indicate only one category regarding Saturday afternoon, 11/3/01: I want to tour the Lederman Science Education Center at Fermilab (limited to the first 75) I want to tour the Fermilab National Accelerator Facility (limited to the first 200) or I prefer to attend regular conference sessions at the Fermilab rather than attend either tour For those registering for food functions, please indicate any SPECIAL dietary requirements: *** Send the above information via email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or fax the information to William Speer at 702-895-4898. The registration form can also be printed out and mailed along with payment to: William Speer 1800 Alisal Court Henderson, NV 89074 It is possible to send in your registration and then make payment by credit card by calling SSMA Headquarters at 1-866-227-SSMA. \ /// / ^ ^ \ ( (0) (0) ) =o000(_)000o= +-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/= William R. Speer Professor of Mathematics Education Department of Curriculum and Instruction -- MS 3005 University of Nevada at Las Vegas Las Vegas, NV 89154 702-895-4885 (O)702-837-8674 (H)702-895-4898 (FAX) +-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/=+-x/= =O000o=== o000O( ) ) ( ( ) ) / \ ( (_/ _) -- Susan Dahl*Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory*Lederman Science Education Center*Teacher Resource Center*PO Box 500, MS 777*Batavia, IL 60510-0500* E-Mail:[EMAIL PROTECTED]*Voice:630-840-3094*Fax:630-840-2500*http://www-ed.fnal .gov/* -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]2001 Convention News
Want to make the most of this year's convention? Visit the 2001 Convention area of the ISTA website - http://www.ista-il.org/conventions/2001_ista.asp - for the latest convention news. Convention Highlights - A listing of special events and meetings Convention Schedule - A summary of the events/sessions for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Friday Presentations - A complete listing of the 1-hour sessions for Friday Playing in Peoria - A summary of the options available for Friday evening Saturday Workshops - A summary of the 5-hour workshops for Saturday See you at the convention! Tracy Trimpe 2001 ISTA Convention Program Chair -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Opening-Spring Semester
Title: Opening-Spring Semester We have an opening, beginning in late January, for a Biology teacher to fill in for a teacher who is taking a maternity leave for the remainder of the semester. If you are interested please contact me at the address below. R. McKelvey Cary-Grove High School 2208 Three Oaks Rd. Cary, IL 60013 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: (847) 639-3825 Fax: (847) 639-3873
[ISTA-talk]TCEB - OCTOBER 4, 2001 VOL. 7, NO. 36
for the principal teacher, but the job evolved over the decades to include more and more bureaucratic duties. Seattle schools have given principals -- who are sometimes referred to as CEOs -- more authority over their schools, by handing over the reins of nearly their entire school budget. In Southern California, several high schools in Glendale have instituted co-principals. Perhaps the biggest hurdle in recruiting principals is salary. In Mount Diablo Unified School District, a teacher with 15 years' experience earns $16 more per day than a beginning elementary school principal. In San Francisco, an elementary principal earns $5 more per day than a teacher with 15 years' experience. _ This TCEB is made possible by a grant from ATT. Please visit www.att.com/learningnetwork for more information about ATT's support for education. The TCEB is a newsletter provided to members of the Triangle Coalition. Members may forward individual articles or the issue in its entirety providing that credit is given to the Triangle Coalition, and all of the following contact information is included in any republication. For TCEB subscription or membership information, contact: Triangle Coalition for Science and Technology Education 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005 phone: 800-582-0115 fax: 202-289-1303 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.triangle-coalition.org To submit information for possible inclusion in TCEB, contact: Joanne Van Voorhis, Target Marketing, Editor [EMAIL PROTECTED] THE MISSION OF THE TRIANGLE COALITION IS TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG LEADERS IN EDUCATION, BUSINESS, AND GOVERNMENT TO IMPROVE SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS, AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION. The Triangle Coalition membership includes business, labor, education, science, mathematics, technology and engineering organizations, and community and state-based alliances. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk][Admin]Forwarding Email Messages
List members, please remember to be careful about replying to messages to everyone in your address book, particularly email mailing list addresses. We all make mistakes, but recently, our list has been filled with messages that seemingly were sent inadvertently to a whole series of lists. While it's trivial to delete the extra messages, it's also an unnecessary intrusion. Please double check your reply-tos, especially when you're sending to a large group. Both the CPS Science and the ISTA-Talk are unmoderated--anyone who is a member can post. I don't want to moderate each message that's sent to the list, but that's an option if things get out of hand. Thanks. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Lecture and Workshop at NIU by Lillian McDermott
The following announcement is from Dr. Thomas Rossing, Professor of Physics at Northern Illinois University and member of the Illinois Section of AAPT. He asked me to help publicize the NIU events described below by sending the information to all of you who are currently in my e-mail address book for the ISAAPT. Tom added that he regrets that he will be unable to attend our fall meeting at Joliet Junior College on Oct. 26-27 since he has been invited to be the banquet speaker at the Wisconsin Section of AAPT that same weekend. Professor Lillian McDermott, University of Washington, will give a lecture at Northern Illinois University at 3:30 pm on Friday, Oct. 5, 2001, on the subject "Bridging the Gap between Teaching and Learning: The Role of Research." This lecture is sponsored by the Graduate Colloquium Committee and the Department of Physics and will be in 200 Faraday West. On Saturday morning, Oct. 6, from 9:00-noon, Professor McDermott and Professor Paula Heron, also from the University of Washington, will conduct a hands-on workshop in Faraday West 227. Faculty members and graduate students who wish to participate in the workshop should register in advance by calling Thomas Rossing at 815-753-6493 or sending him an e-mail at "[EMAIL PROTECTED]". Openings will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Professors McDermott and Heron have given workshops on physics learning all over the world. They have developed a laboratory based curriculum Physics by Inquiry and a supplementary curriculum Tutorials in Introductory Physics. The workshop will be partly based on these materials. This famous team gives these workshops at professional meetings but rarely at individual universities, and we are fortunate, indeed, to have this opportunity at NIU. Professor McDermott is one of the foremost authorities on physics education in the world. She has received many honors, including the Robert A. Millikan medal and the Oersted medal for her contributions to the teaching of physics. She recently served on a National Research Council committee on development of an addendum to the National Science Education standards. David Renneke
[ISTA-talk]RE: Illinois Association of Chemistry Teachers
Just a quick reminder of the Illinois Association of Chemistry Teachers mtg on Friday October 12th at Illinois State University in Normal. Details of the program are available at http://www.ivcc.edu/iact/fall2001program.htmand at http://www.ivcc.edu/iact/Application.htm Regards, Willy Hunter William HunterAssistant Professor, Departments of Chemistry and Curriculum InstructionAssociate Director, The Center for Mathematics, Science TechnologyScience Lab Building #205Illinois State UniversityNormal, Il 61790-4160phone: 309 438 7905
[ISTA-talk]Science Consultant Wanted
Received this notice and wanted to pass it along. -- Momence CUSD #1 is searching for a science consultant. Please read the attached description. Feel free to forward this to anyone that could help us. David Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] NEEDED ! Science Curriculum Consultant For Momence CUSD #1 Momence Community Unit School District #1 is searching for an educational consultant that specializes in science curriculum. Momence CUSD #1 is located in Momence, Illinois. The city of Momence is approximately 55 miles south of Chicago on Illinois Route 1 and 15 miles east of Kankakee on Illinois Route 17. JOB DESCRIPTION Purpose: Momence CUSD #1 is searching for someone with expertise to lead district teachers and staff through a process that will result in a unified ( pre-K 12) science curriculum that flows smoothly and aligns with the Illinois State Standards. Process: School Improvement Days have been scheduled for October 19, 2001, November 16, 2001, and February 15, 2002. The consultant shall provide full day in-service opportunities that will provide the end result of a district-wide science philosophy, textbook/materials adoption, development of a scope and sequence that includes science concepts, skills, strategies, and assessments by grade level. Qualifications: The consultant should be knowledgeable in science curriculum trends and have the leadership/presentation skills to provide meaningful in-service programs. References are required. The consultant does not have to be an ISBE approved provider of CPDU credits, but it would be helpful to our certified staff. Fee: To be negotiated. If interested or if you have questions, please contact Mr. David Nelson at Momence Junior High School, 801 W. Second Street, Momence, IL. Phone: (815)472-4184, Fax: (815)472- 3517, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Earth Science Site of the Week
1. 22 September 2001 Earth Science Site of the Week Date:Mon, 24 Sep 2001 07:32:53 -0400 From:Mark Francek [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 22 September 2001 Earth Science Site of the Week Hello, This weeks Sites of the Week feature the environmental information, lesson plans, and earth science datasets. The EPA continues to streamline its web site for environmental information access. The Environmental Quality homepage brings together a collection of environmental statistics relating to toxic releases, hazardous waste, air quality, surface and drinking water quality at the Environmental Profiles section. At the Digital Library of Environmental Quality section users can search the EPAs extensive holdings for environmental quality reports by keyword or subject. The Environmental Atlas section features a mapping tool for displaying a variety of environmental information at the town or city level. http://www.epa.gov/ceisweb1/ceishome/sitemap.html Plymouth Public Schools, MA has assembled its entire Science and Technology Curriculum, K-12 Although still developing an extensive list of resources to support particular activities, the authors are to be commended for assembling a well-organized site by grade level and subject matter. Activities are described for each grade level along with the standards addressed (which will probably be universal to most school districts). http://www.plymouthschools.com/Science/LessonPlans/lesson.htm EarthComm from the American Geological Institute, is an NSF-funded curriculum project guided in design and approach by the National Science Education Standards (1995), AGIs Earth Science Content Guidelines Grades K-12, and other major science education curriculum and reform programs. EarthComm does not cover as many topics as the traditional earth science textbook. It emphasizes important concepts, understandings, and abilities that all students can use to make wise decisions, think critically, and understand and appreciate the earth system. Activities and support resources currently exist for volcanoes, plate tectonics, earthquakes, bedrock geology, river systems, landuse planning, oceans, severe weather, cryosphere, energy, mineral, and water resources. Although earmarked mainly for a 9-12 audience, the activities could be fruitfully adapted to a middle school or collegiate level. http://www.agiweb.org/earthcomm/ NASAs Global Change Master Directory is a comprehensive directory of descriptions of data sets of relevance to global change research. The GCMD database includes descriptions of data sets (DIFs) covering climate change, agriculture, the atmosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere oceans, geology, geography, and human dimensions of global change. Through any one of the search interfaces, the user may freely search the GCMD database. The resulting metadata records provide information on the nature of the data (e.g., parameters measured, geographic location, time range) and where the data are stored.datasets available for analysis. http://gcmd.gsfc.nasa.gov/ These sites are archived at RESOURCES FOR EARTH SCIENCE AND GEOGRAPHY INSTRUCTION at http://personal.cmich.edu/~franc1m/homepage.htm The links are organized around the sequence of topics typically taught in an introductory earth science or physical geography class. Links are also, available for environmental science, earth science/geography education, career opportunities, and more. The sites selected are based on image quality, ease with which lesson plans can be developed, organization, authenticity, scope, and format. Please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] to remove yourself from the mailing list, add a new subscriber, or suggest a site to be listed. Janis D. Treworgy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Earth Science DepartmentPhone: 618/374-5294 Principia College Fax: 618/374-5122 Elsah, IL 62028 -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
Re: [ISTA-talk]First Year Biology Question
We offer an honors Biology program to our freshmen at Glenbard North. From there the honors track continues into a two-year Chem-Phys program, and then most of those students will proceed into AP Biology, AP Chemistry or AP Physics. Our regular track students have a choice between IPS or an Integrated Science Sequence which they take for three years (Biology, Chemistry and Earth Science are integrated over the three year sequence). The IPS students generally take Biology their Sophomore year. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
Re: [ISTA-talk]Physics first
Best Practice High School, part of the Chicago Public Schools system, implemented the physics, chemistry, biology track about 4 years ago when they opened. You might want to check with them to see what kind of documentation they used to develop the program. Michelle Michelle Nichols, Lead Educator for Informal Programs Adler Planetarium Astronomy Museum 1300 S. Lake Shore Dr. Chicago, IL 60605 312-322-0520 (Tue-Sat) 312-322-2257 (fax) [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
RE: [ISTA-talk]alternative science
We are investigating an alternative entry level course at our school. It would integrate biology and chemistry, as well as a little physics, space science, and earth science, over a two-year period. Currently, students enroll in a traditional biology course, leading to chemistry and usually physics. I would welcome your comments and suggestions if you have experience with any similar program. You might consider SEPUP's Science and Sustainability course. It is an integrated approach that covers the topics mentioned above in a two-year period. www.sepup.com has all the information. We are using it at Lake View High School this year to teach 9th grade honors environmental science. Marc Siciliano MSTA Director Lake View High School 4015 N. Ashland Chicago, IL 60613 voice:773-534-5937 fax:773-534-5936 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]FW: Science Education Vol.10 No.6
Also FYI, in case there is interest in this. -ML -- Forwarded Message From: Michael Matthews [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 24 Sep 2001 07:40:16 +1000 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Science Education Vol.10 No.6 Dear List Members, Volume Ten, Number Six of the journal SCIENCE EDUCATION has been published, and will shortly be mailed to subscribers. The Contents of the issue follow, as does a subscription form for the journal. The form can be returned electronically. Regards, Michael Matthews SCIENCE EDUCATION Volume 10 No. 6 November 2001 1999 INTERNATIONAL HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND SCIENCE TEACHING CONFERENCE: A SELECTION (PART TWO) Associate Editors: Fabio Bevilacqua Enrico Giannetto ANTONIO MORENO GONZALEZ / ³Weighing² the Earth: A Newtonian Test and the Origin of an Anachronism SILVINA GVIRTZ, MA. ANGELA AISENSTEIN, ALEJANDRA VALERANI JORGE CORNEJO / The Natural Sciences in the Schools: Tension in the Modernization Process of Argentine Society (1870-1950) GYULA J. RADNAI / How did Loránd Eötvös Choose a Research Topic? F. JAMES RUTHERFORD / Fostering the History of Science in American Science Education SIBEL ERDURAN / Philosophy of Chemistry: An Emerging Field with Implications for Chemistry Education FRITZ KUBLI / Can the Theory of Narratives Help Teachers to Become Better Storytellers? OLIVAL FREIRE JR. ROBINSON M. TENÓRIO / A Graduate Programme in History, Philosophy and Science Teaching in Brazil Coming Articles LEAH M. MELBER LINDA M. ABRAHAM / Science Education in U.S. Natural History Museums: A Historical Perspective KARL PETER OHLY / Changing the Denkstil¹: A Case Study in History of Molecular Genetics EDUARD GLAS / Klein¹s Model of Mathematical Creativity HSINGCHI WANG ANNE M. COX-PETERSEN / A Comparison of Elementary, Secondary and Student Teachers¹ Perceptions and Practices Related to History of Science Instruction GENRIKH GOLIN / Introducing Fundamental Physical Experiments to Students ANTON E. LAWSON / What Does Galileo¹s Discovery of Jupiter¹s Moons Tell Us About the Process of Scientific Discovery PETER HEERING FALK MÜLLER / Cultures of Experimental Practice: An Approach in a Museum M. CECILIA POCOVI / Historical Evolution of the Field View and Textbook Accounts HSINGCHI A. WANG DAVID D. MARSH / Teaching the History of Science: Teachers¹ Perceptions and Practices ROBERT T. PENNOCK / Should Creationism Be Taught in the Public Schools? ROBERT N. CARSON / Ourstory¹ Structuring Education for Meaning MARIA A. RODRIQUEZ MANSOOR NIAZ / How in Spite of the Rhetoric, Histroy of Chemistry has been Ignored in Presenting Atomic Structure in Textbooks ANDREAS QUALE / The Role of Metaphor in Scientific Epistemology: A Constructivist Perspective and Consequences for Science Education M. CECILIA POCOVI FRED FINLEY / Lines of Force: Faraday¹s and Students¹ Views CRISTINA SPELTINI MARÍA CELIA DIBAR URE / Conservation in Physics Teaching, History of Science and in Child Development VANDANA HUNMA / Secondary School Science and Technology in Mauritius¹ M. NEIL BROWNE / The Mandate for Interdisciplinarity in Science Education: The Case of Economic and Environmental Sciences SCIENCE EDUCATION SUBSCRIPTION INTERNATIONAL HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND SCIENCE TEACHING GROUP MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL NAME: ADDRESS: EMAIL: ENCLOSED IS: CHEQUE or CREDIT CARD DETAILS (please circle one; Cheques payable to Science Education¹) AMOUNT: US$70 (1 year), $135 (2 years), $195 (3 years); or AUD$100, $190, $280; or UK£44, £84, £120 please circle one; multiple-year subscriptions are encouraged as this reduces mailing and banking fees, and administrative time) VOLUMES:TEN (2001) ELEVEN (2002) TWELVE (2003) (circle as required) CREDIT CARD:MASTERCARD or VISACARD (please circle one) NUMBER EXPIRY DATE (Return to: A/Prof Michael R. Matthews, School of Education, UNSW, Sydney 2052, Australia. email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) A/Professor Michael R. Matthews School of Education University of New South Wales Sydney, 2052 AUSTRALIA email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] phone: 61-2-9385.1951 (w) 61-2-9418.3665 (h) fax: 61-2.9385.1946 Secretary International History Philosophy Science Teaching Group www.ihpst.org http://www.ihpst.org/ -- End of Forwarded Message -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]WIU: Biology Day, Science Education Conference,Workshops Announced
Please Post The Department of Biological Sciences at Western Illinois University is happy to announce several upcoming events for the 2001/2002 school year including both our Annual Biology Day event for high school students and our first Annual Science Education Conference (which replaces our former Biology Education Conference). We have also set the dates and topics for our Summer 2002 workshops. Each of those events are described below. BIOLOGY DAY Date: Friday October 26,2001 Time: Registration begins at 8:30, events begin at 9:00, events close at 2pm Location: Waggoner Hall, Western Illinois University This event is intended to provide high school students the opportunity to explore various aspects of the field of Biology as well as to participate in one of two academic competitions. Students will have the opportunity to attend many different seminars. The seminars will be directed toward advanced biology and Biology II students and will include such topics as: Dinosaurs, Wetlands, Fungi, Microbes, Genetics, Becoming a Doctor, Succeeding in College, and much more. The seminars will be given by both WIU biology faculty and graduate students. Many of the topics will include discussions of recent research while others will focus on career issues. Students will also have the opportunity to sit in on a freshman level biology lecture. In addition to the various seminars, students will have the opportunity to participate in the Biology Bowl Competition. Finally, all students will have the opportunity to participate in the hall competition. In that competition, students move through the halls of Waggoner Hall examining the various display cases, and answering questions about those displays. The Biology Bowl Competition is designed to allow teams of four students from different schools to compete with one another regarding their biological content knowledge. Trophies and prizes will be awarded for first, second, and third place teams. The first contest will begin at 9am. Each contest will last for 15 minutes with a 10 minute intermission between contests. Due to time and space restrictions, only 18 teams will be allowed to compete. Therefore, teams will be accepted for competition based on a first-come-first-served basis. Those first 18 schools will be notified via e-mail and specific contest rules will be sent at that time. A school application is available at the following web address: http://www.wiu.edu/users/mfb100/BioDay.htm SCIENCE EDUCATION CONFERENCE When: Friday April 12, 2001 Time: Registration begins at 8:30, events begin at 9am and conclude at 2:30pm. Where: Waggoner Hall, Western Illinois University More information about the conference will be posted at a later date along with registration information. The day-long conference will allow for you to earn CPDU credit for your participation. This conference replaces our former Biology Education Conference. Our hope is to provide teachers with updated information in all biology, chemistry, and physics. This Conference is being jointly sponsored by the Departments of Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Physics at WIU as well as ISTA and IABT. SUMMER CHROMATOGRAPHY AND ELECTROPHORESIS WORKSHOPS Two workshops will be offered, an introductory and an advanced workshop Introductory Workshop Dates: June 24-28, 2002 Advanced Workshop Dates: July 8-12, 2002 Times: Each workshop will run from 8:30-4:30 daily Where: Waggoner Hall, Western Illinois University More information about these workshops will be posted at a later date along with application information. The weeklong workshops will allow for you to earn CEU or graduate level college credit for your participation. These workshops are being sponsored by the Department of Biological Sciences and supported by the ISBE Scientific Literacy Project. *** Love is the law of God. We live that we may learn to love. We love that we may learn to live. No other lesson is required of humankind. - - Unknown Laura M. Barden-Gabbei, Ph.D. Department of Biological Sciences e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Western Illinois University phone: (309)298-1546/1679 1 University Circle fax: (309)298-2270 Macomb, IL 61455 -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]First Year Biology Question
I''m interested in your school's first biology class. Do you offer more than one level? Regular credit? Honor's credit. Thank you. Carl Koch Riverside Brookfield HS Ri9verside, Il
[ISTA-talk]Weather World version 2.0
Setting: WWF (Weather World Federation) Heavyweight Title Bout at the Arena... Fireworks explode as AC/DC's Thunder Struck plays in the background and the zealous crowd on their feet fill the arena with the synchronized victory chant...Weather World...Weather World...Weather World (Announcer interviews the Champ) Announcer: Well, quite a show you put on here Weather World, and who knew you had so much to offer...fantastic weather information, great weather pictures, an archive of your previous issues, and now after toppling the weak and puny old version of weather world, you are undoubtedly, the most electrifying figure in educational weather web sites today. Tell us, are you surprised by your upset victory tonight? (Weather World quickly grabs the microphone from the announcer and with head held high, glares over the fervor that is a sea of adoring and ecstatic fans) Weather World: Surprised? (he says angrily) (Announcer takes a step backwards) Weather World: Let me tell you something, let me tell all of the doubters out there something...it has taken me months of preparation, years of education, and hours upon hours of dedication to crush your previous thoughts about weather world and build myself up into what you see now, the New Weather World...the new champion. Thanks to the Weather World fans (crowd noise intensifies)...I will always be the champion. (Weather World throws microphone down, raises his arms in victory, and the crowd's raucous celebration shakes the rafters as the excitement cannot be contained) Announcer: And there you have it folks, with his signature finishing move, the Vort Max, the New Weather World defeated the old version of weather world. Like the Phoenix, Weather World rises renewedwon't you join the educational bliss? Weather World version 2.0 http://www.speedsite.com/~temps ** David Manning says... Innovative, Creative, Easy To Use and Easy To Learn. Come see what everyone is talking about... http://www.speedsite.com/~temps *** If you wish to be removed from the Weather World email list, drop me a line. = KFXB-TV Dubuque, IA __ Terrorist Attacks on U.S. - How can you help? Donate cash, emergency relief information http://dailynews.yahoo.com/fc/US/Emergency_Information/ -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Fwd: Sat. Sept 22 - Adler activities
Saturday, September 22 - Autumnal Equinox at the Adler Planetarium Astronomy Museum! 11:00-3:00 Education equinox activities in the galleries Celebrate the return of cooler weather and the start of the equinox at 6:04 p.m.! See the newest StarRider show, Solar Storms, and our latest temporary exhibit, the Space Weather Center. The current schedule of events is below. Please check the posted activity signboards in either lobby that day for more information. All activities are free with paid museum admission. Education Activities Telescopes - safe solar viewing! - 11 am - 3 pm (weather permitting) Color Analyzers - learn about the different wavelengths of light emitted by the Sun and make a color analyzer to take home - 11 am - 3 pm Ultraviolet light jewelry-making - Make your own ultraviolet light detector - 11 am - 3 pm Get your very own Solar Storms and Adler Planetarium Temporary Tattoos - 11 am - 3 pm Video - Lives of Stars - 11 am - 12 pm, repeated 12 pm - 1 pm Video - Savage Sun - 1 pm - 2 pm, repeated 2 pm - 3 pm Changing Seasons audience participation demonstration - 1:15 Energy from the Sun: Photon Races! - learn about how energy escapes from the core of the Sun in this fun, audience participation Bumble Ball race! - 2:15 pm 2:00 - 3:00: Lecture on Cultural Significances of Equinoxes and Solstices - Universe Theater. Phyllis Pitluga, Adler Astronomer Emerita, will give this lecture in our Universe Theater. Lecture free with building admission. 4:00 - 6:00: World Music Festival Performance - Americas' Courtyard (outside). Artists: Holy Goat Percussion In case of rain, the concert will be cancelled. For up-to-date recorded information regarding the performance, call 312-322-0329. Additional notes: Admission to the building is required for the lecture and educational activities. Hope to see you there! -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Science Lab Position Opening at Dawes ElementarySchool in Evanston, Illinois
Dawes Elementary School (K-5) in Evanston, Illinois is looking to fill a science lab position. Dawes School is located at 440 Dodge Avenue. The teacher selected for this position will work in a dedicated science lab. Dawes School is known for its strong support of science education (parents and staff). If you're interested in additional information please contact Frank Miralgio (Principal) at (847) 492-795 or contact him by email at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[ISTA-talk]Reading
I'm compiling a list of science books that are good reading for middle-school and high-school students--other than textbooks. I'd appreciate hearing ideas from members of this list. Thanks. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]The Launch of the Students for Science Reason Program
The Committee for the Scientific Investigation of Claims of the Paranormal (CSICOP) and Skeptical Inquirer magazine are pleased to announce the launch of the Students for Science and Reason (SSR) Program - the latest development in our continuing effort to reach out and provide outlets for skeptics of all ages. http://www.youngskeptics.org/ssr Membership in the SSR is free and open to student groups and individuals, university faculty and high school teachers, as well as off-campus supporters and local groups. The purpose of the Students for Science and Reason Program is to develop a skeptical presence on university, college and high school campuses across the world, raise awareness about the need for critical inquiry in all realms and provide a voice for science and reason - increasing its volume to global proportions. The mission of the organization is to promote science, skepticism and critical inquiry through educational programs, outreach efforts, events and activity. The primary tools of our mission are education and investigation. The program will unfold via the Internet at http://www.youngskeptics.org/ssr Students for Science and Reason is a science and educational-based program rather than a primarily activist organization. SSR restricts itself to empirically-based claims - those ideas and beliefs that can be objectively tested and potentially verified. Programming and development for this first year will include reaching out to students and educators around the world, securing representation within schools across North America and working to develop resources and programs for campus communities and local area efforts. Joint projects with the Young Skeptics Program (http://www.youngskeptics.org) and other CSICOP developments will also be undertaken. Site visitors and CSICOP and SSR members are encouraged to support our efforts by signing: The Skeptical Perspective: http://www.youngskeptics.org/ssr/perspective.html The Skeptical Perspective provides an overview of our position and our commitment to the tools of science, skepticism and critical inquiry - tools that generate understanding and knowledge and provide our global community with the ability to face the challenges of the 21st Century. Challenges that just got harder. Please join us! http://www.youngskeptics.org/ssr For more information, contact CSICOP Program Director Amanda Chesworth at [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]TCEB - SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 VOL. 7, NO. 34
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[ISTA-talk]Re: ISTA-talk Digest #702 - 09/17/01
Yes, I teach evolution. I don't think one can understand biology without teaching evolution. I do not teach creation because their premise is not a testable hypothesis. In science we try to teach students that even theories can be reexamined and tested should one want to revisit the theory. I also try to have students distinguish between beliefs and testable hypotheses. Students need to know they can and should discuss what they know and what they believe. There is a wealth of information and data that supports the teaching of evolution. Sue DeKalb High School, DeKalb, Illinois ISTA-talk wrote: ISTA-talk Digest #702 - Monday, September 17, 2001 Do you teach evolution? by kevin seymour [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Do you teach evolution? Date: Mon, 17 Sep 2001 14:08:41 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (kevin seymour) The WGBH series Evolution: A Journey Into Where We're From and Where We Are Going will spark many conversations about the teaching of evolution in our schools. I have been asked by a local PBS station to share an educator's point of view about this controversy. I am asking for your input. Do you teach evolution every year? Are there situations in which you choose not to teach evolution? Do you discuss Creationism in your classroom? Do you feel pressures from ISBE, your school community (including the school board), media, and/or parents to teach evolution, creationism, or both? And, finally, the question that was asked directly to me...If you choose not to teach evolution are you worried that your students will not do well in testing programs (e.g., PSAE, SAT)? Thanks for your thoughtful response to these questions. Be well and enjoy! Kevin Seymour Staff Development Consultant ROE SchoolWorks 200 S. Fredrick Rantoul, Illinois 61866 (217)893-4921 (Voice) (217)892-4637 (Fax) End of ISTA-talk Digest -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/ -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Do you teach evolution?
The WGBH series Evolution: A Journey Into Where We're From and Where We Are Going will spark many conversations about the teaching of evolution in our schools. I have been asked by a local PBS station to share an educator's point of view about this controversy. I am asking for your input. Do you teach evolution every year? Are there situations in which you choose not to teach evolution? Do you discuss Creationism in your classroom? Do you feel pressures from ISBE, your school community (including the school board), media, and/or parents to teach evolution, creationism, or both? And, finally, the question that was asked directly to me...If you choose not to teach evolution are you worried that your students will not do well in testing programs (e.g., PSAE, SAT)? Thanks for your thoughtful response to these questions. Be well and enjoy! Kevin Seymour Staff Development Consultant ROE SchoolWorks 200 S. Fredrick Rantoul, Illinois 61866 (217)893-4921 (Voice) (217)892-4637 (Fax) -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
Re: [ISTA-talk]Fwd(2): Enrico Fermi's 100th Birthday Celebration
This will be a splendid event! Bring the whole family and enjoy the day! Pat Michelle Nichols wrote: From the fine folks at Fermilab. Contact information is included in the message. Please do not reply to the sender of this message. Thanks! Celebrate Enrico's Birthday on September 29th at Fermilab by participating in a teacher workshop or bringing your family to a birthday party. Teacher Workshop The Education Office at Fermilab is offering a special science activities workshop for teachers of grades K - 8 in honor of the 100th anniversary of the birth of Italian scientist Enrico Fermi. On the morning of September 29, our expert instructors will present problem solving strategies, scientific concepts, and illustrative student activities to the participants. In the afternoon, the teachers will help visiting families engage in these activities as part of the birthday party. Interested teachers must register ($30 fee, lunch included) by September 21; Illinois CEU (1) or CPDU (5) credit is available. Please call (630)840-3092 for more information or to register. http://www-ed.fnal.gov/FermiKids/enrico/teacher_poster.html Birthday Party for Families Families are cordially invited to a birthday party celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Italian scientist Enrico Fermi on September 29, 2001, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm in the Wilson Hall Atrium at Fermilab, Pine St. and Kirk Rds., Batavia. There'll be fun for everyone! You can try the problem solving games and activities for children in grades K - 8! You can see the amazing cryogenic show by Mr. Freeze! You can meet Enrico Fermi himself, portrayed by a native Italian mechanical engineer! You may ask Fermi questions, in English or Italian! You can join in the singing of Happy Birthday and enjoy eating birthday cake! You'll take home a balloon and a treat bag! Entrance to the party is $4.00 per person; for groups, please have at least 1 adult per 5 children. For more information or to register, please call (630)840-5588. The party is sponsored by the Friends of Fermilab with generous help from McAndrews, Held, and Malloy, Ltd. and the Instituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Italy. http://www-ed.fnal.gov/FermiKids/enrico/enrico_birthday.html -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/ -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Can't find it now
Hi, A few months ago, I ran across a lesson plan and Activity for teaching Mercator projections. It was a short activity that had Wolrd map cut outs that the students could carefully cut out and then would wrap these map images around a tennis ball to make their own "globes". I failed to bookmark that site and also erred by not printing the thing out for future use. I was wondering if anyone has this lesson plan or has the web-site that they could provide me. Thanks, Tom Dorigatti Earth Science Instructor
Re: [ISTA-talk]Dealing with Kids and Terrorism
If questions arise in our classes on why, how...related to the horrendous events of this week, perhaps some science explanations on the technicalities could be explored through this resource below: ML Hello, September 11, 2001 will be remembered as one of the most horrific and unbelievable days ever experienced in the United States. The events of this day certainly affect every American, and likely will affect every person in the world in some way. Everyone at HowStuffWorks expresses their deepest sympathy to the families of the victims in this tragedy. Approximately 2,400 people were killed at Pearl Harbor, and the September 11 tragedy is likely to exceed that. Three new articles at How Stuff Works help to understand exactly what has happened this week: How Terrorism Works - A concise overview on both domestic and international terrorism that helps you understand the range of terrorist activity. http://www.howstuffworks.com/terrorism.htm How Osama Bin Laden Works - His name has been in the news constantly as a likely suspect. Learn who he is and what he has against the U.S. http://www.howstuffworks.com/bin-laden.htm September 11, 2001 - Answers common questions about the events on Tuesday, including What happened when? and Why were these explosions so powerful? http://www.howstuffworks.com/sept-eleven.htm These other articles also contain information that may be useful in understanding the events of this week: How Black Boxes Work http://www.howstuffworks.com/black-box.htm How Skyscrapers Work http://www.howstuffworks.com/skyscraper.htm How Nuclear Bombs Work http://www.howstuffworks.com/nuclear-bomb.htm How Cruise Missiles Work http://www.howstuffworks.com/cruise-missile.htm How NATO Works http://www.howstuffworks.com/nato.htm How Blood Types Work http://www.howstuffworks.com/question593.htm How Cell Phones Work http://www.howstuffworks.com/cell-phone.htm How Building Implosions Work http://www.howstuffworks.com/building-implosion.htm How Airport Security Works http://www.howstuffworks.com/airport-security.htm How Emergency Rooms Work http://www.howstuffworks.com/emergency-room.htm The style of HowStuffWorks is generally upbeat, and that style does not fit the somber mood of the nation at this time. For that mismatch I apologize, but I hope that these articles are useful to you if you are looking for information related to this tragedy. Dr. Marylin Lisowski Professor of Science and Environmental Education Eastern Illinois University 600 Lincoln Ave Charleston, IL 61920 217/581-7830 (phone) 217/581-2518 (fax) Share the wonders of our Earth with many!
[ISTA-talk]New Helping Children Understand the TerroristAttacks Webpage
Agency (FEMA) http://www.fema.gov/ * FEMA for Kids http://www.fema.gov/kids/ * Helping Children Adolescents Cope with Violence Disasters http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/violence.cfm * National Association of School Psychologists http://www.nasponline.org * National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder http://www.ncptsd.org/what_is_new.html * Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Trauma, Disasters, Violence http://www.nimh.nih.gov/anxiety/ptsdmenu.cfm * U.S. Government Information Resources in Response to September 11th Events http://www.firstgov.gov/featured/usgresponse.html === To subscribe to (or unsubscribe from) EDInfo, address an email message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Then write either SUBSCRIBE EDINFO YOURFIRSTNAME YOURLASTNAME in the message, or write UNSUBSCRIBE EDINFO (if you have a signature block, please turn it off) Then send it! ~~~ Past EDInfo messages: http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/ Search: http://www.ed.gov/MailingLists/EDInfo/search.html Past ED Initiatives: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EDInitiatives/ === Kirk Winters Peter Kickbush U.S. Department of Education [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Other Science Related Awards
If you or a colleague (must be ISTA member) have won a "science teaching related" award since our last convention, please let me know. Do not include grants. Give the following: Name of Award Name of Awardee: Home Address: Home Phone: School Name: School Address: School Phone: School Fax: Awardee email address: Give details of award:
[ISTA-talk]TCEB - SEPTEMBER 13, 2001 VOL. 7, NO. 33
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[ISTA-talk]Helping Children Cope
a physical toll on children as well as adults. Make sure your children get appropriate sleep, exercise and nutrition. 8. Consider praying or thinking hopeful thoughts for the victims and their families. It may be a good time to take your children to church or the synagogue, write a poem, or draw a picture to help your child express their feelings and feel that they are somehow supporting the victims and their families. 9. Find out what resources your school has in place to help children cope. Most schools are likely to be open and often are a good place for children to regain a sense of normalcy. Being with their friends and teachers can help. Schools should also have a plan for making counseling available to children and adults who need it. WHAT SCHOOLS CAN DO 1. Assure children that they are safe and that schools are well prepared to take care of all children at all times. 2. Maintain structure and stability within the schools. It would be best, however, not to have tests or major projects within the next few days. 3. Have a plan for the first few days back at school. Include school psychologists, counselors and crisis team members in planning the school's response. 4. Provide teachers and parents with information about what to say and do for children in school and at home. 5. Have teachers provide information directly to their students, not during the public address announcements. 6. Have school psychologists and counselors available to talk to student and staff who may need or want extra support. 7. Be aware of students who may have recently experienced a personal tragedy or a have personal connection to victims or their families. Even a child who has been to visit the Pentagon or the World Trade Center may feel a personal loss. Provide these students extra support and leniency if necessary. 8. Know what community resources are available for children who may need extra counseling. School psychologists can be very helpful in directing families to the right community resources. 9. Allow time for age appropriate classroom discussion and activities. Do not expect teachers to provide all of the answers. They should ask questions and guide the discussion, but not dominate it. Other activities can include art and writing projects, play acting, and physical games. 10. Be careful not to stereotype people or countries that might be home to the terrorists. Children can easily generalize negative statements and develop prejudice. 11. Refer children who exhibit extreme anxiety, fear or anger to mental health counselors in the school. Inform their parents. 12. Provide an outlet for students' desire to help. Consider making get well cards or sending letters to the families and survivors of the tragedy, or writing thank you letters to doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals as well as emergency rescue workers, firefighters and police. 13. Monitor or restrict viewing of this horrendous event as well as the aftermath. For information on helping children and youth with this crisis, contact NASP at (301) 657-0270 or visit NASP's website at www.nasponline.org -- NASP represents 22,000 school psychologists and related professionals throughout the United States and abroad. NASP's mission is to promote educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth by implementing research-based, effective programs that prevent problems, enhance independence and promote optimal learning. This is accomplished through state-of-the-art research and training, advocacy, ongoing program evaluation, and caring professional service. National Association of School Psychologists, 4340 East West Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 657-0270, Fax (301) 657-0275 ** -- Jerry P. Becker Curriculum Instruction Southern Illinois University Carbondale, IL 62901-4610 Phone: (618) 453-4241 [O] (618) 457-8903 [H] Fax: (618) 453-4244 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Secretary Suggests Moment of Silence, PresidentProclaims Nationa l Day of Prayer Remembrance
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[ISTA-talk]Dealing with Kids and Terrorism
This isn't science related but it seems worthwhile... Here's a starting site for dealing with students and terrorist attacks from FEMA. I have a somewhat longer PowerPoint presentation on this subject which I'll send to anyone who emails me and asks for it. http://www.fema.gov/kids/terrism.htm -ML -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Cooperative Learning Activities
I have a group of teachers who are looking for Cooperative Learning Activities at all grade levels, particularly ones that teachers have developed or modified themselves. We are looking for science activites of all types, particularly if they are integrated with other subjects. Anyone have activities or references that you would like to share? Thanks in advance. -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Blood Banks
Today's tragedy will make the demand for blood even greater. I'd encourage everyone to donate blood. Those wishing to donate blood can find addresses of local blood banks at http://www.aabb.org/Locator/Locator.asp. I'm sure there are other locations in Chicago besides what the above website lists. -ML -- Michael Lach Chicago Public Schools -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
Re: [ISTA-talk]Physics and Football
You are so right about the world of physics education. I have retired as a science teacher this year. The last program I taught was based onphisics for kids. It was taught with toys and the kids loved it. This year they gave up the prograam I wrote for grades K-5 and are now using Delta kits . So sad -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Kids make scientific leap, produce minor earthquake
From: Cayata Dixon Kids make scientific leap, produce minor earthquake In an unprecedented experiment, 1 million British youngsters team up to show their energy can rival that of Mother Nature By Michael Holden Reuters September 8, 2001 LONDON -- About a million British schoolchildren succeeded in causing an earthquake Friday, jumping up and down simultaneously in the world's largest scientific experiment. Thousands of schools throughout Britain were asked to send children to the playgrounds at 11 a.m. to jump up and down for a minute in hopes of creating a measurable quake. Organizers of the Giant Jump event, held to mark the launch of the government's Science Year, said it had been a success. We're almost sure we had a million people out there jumping for us. We got some kind of result at every single seismometer around the country, said Nigel Pain, director of Science Year. We generated something like 1/100th of a serious earthquake, he said. That's not an enormous amount of energy, but it's significant. The exact number of people taking part would have to be verified, but Pain said it was an unofficial world record. Early estimates suggested that 75,000 tons of energy had been released during the minute of jumping. Because it's dissipated across the whole country, it didn't do very much damage, Pain said. But drop that in one spot and it would have caused quite a big hole in the ground. Over the next two weeks, the results will be analyzed to see whether the event registered on the Richter scale. Scientists said a million children with an average weight of 110 pounds jumping 20 times in a minute would release 2 billion joules of energy and trigger the equivalent of an earthquake measuring 3 in magnitude. The event attracted serious attention from scientists, including the Atomic Weapons Establishment, which maintains Britain's nuclear warheads. The world did not split in two, as one of the children surveyed before the event thought would happen, nor did the Earth leave the sun's orbit as feared by another. A third student came up with a more likely, if less exciting scenario: There will be lots of hospital visits from people with sprained ankles. Copyright (c) 2001, Chicago Tribune Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune Today! Good Eating, Your Place, and TV Week -- just a few reasons to get the Chicago Tribune at home every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Subscribe by calling 1-800-TRIBUNE (1-800-874-2863) or online at chicagotribune.com/subscribe -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]ideas please
I am a physics teacher who would like the kids build a simple roller coaster using a ball as the cart. Does anyone have any suggestions about what to use as a track? It would have to be flexible and cheap. I did see one idea about using cardboard and taping on sides, but I am looking for something different. Thanks -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Re: ideas please
On 9/10/01 4:18 PM, Barbara Sandage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am a physics teacher who would like the kids build a simple roller coaster using a ball as the cart. Does anyone have any suggestions about what to use as a track? It would have to be flexible and cheap. I did see one idea about using cardboard and taping on sides, but I am looking for something different. Clear plastic tubing works well--most large hardware stores have such in 1 diameters. I've even been able to get photogates to trigger through it, if it's kept clean. -ML -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
[ISTA-talk]Re: [CPS Science]ideas please
if you can get it (in time), the rubber track that fits on the CPO (cambridge physics outlet) equipment is designed for just this purpose paul d On Mon, 10 Sep 2001, Barbara Sandage wrote: I am a physics teacher who would like the kids build a simple roller coaster using a ball as the cart. Does anyone have any suggestions about what to use as a track? It would have to be flexible and cheap. I did see one idea about using cardboard and taping on sides, but I am looking for something different. Thanks -- This is the CPS Science Teacher List. To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://home.sprintmail.com/~mikelach/subscribe.html. To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/science%40lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/ -- This is the ISTA-talk mailing list. To unsubscribe: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] For more information: http://www.ista-il.org/ista-talk.asp To search the archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/ista-talk@lists.csi.cps.k12.il.us/
