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The Science Connections in Science Fiction

Posted by Richard Varner on August 23, 2010 at 10:57am — 7 Comments

Critical Thinking Skills

Posted by Dr. GBJohnson on August 15, 2010 at 7:43pm — 4 Comments

Technology for an AMAZING beginning of the school year.

Posted by Karen Jones-Hennessy on July 23, 2010 at 12:49pm — 1 Comment

Contribute Your Expertise to the Next Generation of Science Education Standards

Posted by Kim Lightle on July 15, 2010 at 3:48pm — 1 Comment

Two Cents' Worth

Posted by Davilla Riddle on July 7, 2010 at 10:04pm — 3 Comments

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David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Integrating Technology'

6 Top Free Online Tools for Support Teaching and Learning The six top free online tools were selected from available web 2.0 tools for teaching and learning using presentations, blogging, and bookmarking online resources. There are many excellent o…

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Debbie Silver commented on Richard Varner's blog post 'The Science Connections in Science Fiction'

I enjoy reading Robert Heinlein, and I'm wondering if middle school students still find his books engaging. When I was young, his books for young adolescents were some of the best available. With all of the new literature out there, I'm wondering if…

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Marta Toran replied to Kim Lightle's discussion 'Next Book Selection: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks' in the group MSP2 Book Club

This book looks great! I just ordered it on Amazon, look forward to reading and discussing it.

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Kim Lightle added a discussion to the group MSP2 Book Club

Next Book Selection: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

How did cells taken from a poor black woman in 1951 come to unlock some of the biggest advances in science? Hope you'll join me in reading The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. For a really good overview go to http://www.guardian.c…

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MSP2 Book Club: Discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks on October 20, 2010 from 7pm to 8pm
Math Circles on September 4, 2010 from 2pm to 3pm

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David R. Wetzel commented on Middle School Portal's group 'Science'

3 Best Practices of Successful Science and Math Teachers What does it mean to be a successful science or math teacher? The definition of success is an elusive thing and measured in many ways. Merriam-Webster dictionary defines success as – resultin…

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Teacher Leaders: MSP2 Hosts

MSP2 Teacher Leaders assist the community in a variety of ways and serve as hosts and facilitators.

Picture of the Day from Science360 News Service

Antarctic Wind Turbines

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Three new wind turbines located between the United States' McMurdo Station and New Zealand's Scott Base provide alternative energy for both stations. Under optimal wind conditions, the three turbines produce approximately 330 kilowatts of electricity each, for a total of 990 kw. This would power approximately 100 average American households. This may save as much as 240,000 gallons of diesel fuel per year. The construction of the turbines is a joint project shared by the United States and New Zealand. This is the first electrical grid that connects two different nation's Antarctic stations' electrical systems into one common grid.

Image credit: Mike Casey, National Science Foundation