Take High School Math Courses and do well in College Science Classes

I think as educators we already knew that math and science were content disciplines that went hand-in-hand. On July 26, 2007 CNN published research supported by the National Science Foundation in an article titled "Want to be good at science? Take lots of math," that links the impact math has on science.

In fact, according to this study, "students who had more math courses in high school did better in all types of science once they got to college..." this latest research revealed.

What I didn't know is that the order of how science courses have been taught to students have been in debate for over a century, which is the order I'm familiar with...biology first, then chemistry and finally physics.

Probably one the most significant statements from this article was that, "...high school science teachers, (should) make sure there is lots of math in whatever science course they teach."

Critics were quick to caution, "...that a correlation isn't necessarily the same as cause and effect."

Read this article at CNN.

Are We the Machine?

Here is a compelling video on how Web 2.0 is changing web communication. Probably one of the best videos I have seen explaining Web 2.0. What is really intersesting is that the creator of the video is an Assistant Professor of Cultural Anthropologist who teaches at Kansas State University.

Are You Paying Attention?

This video is called Pay Attention. A must watch for educators. A very thought-provoking and motivating presentation on why we want to continue integrating the technology experience into the curriculum.

Revolution in Computing?

Microsoft is about to lead us into the next generation of computing. After watching this video, you will agree this is incredible technology. It really boggles my mind to think of the implications it will have in the classroom environment. Projects that call upon digital cameras, video cameras, scanners and iPods will now be seamlessly connected to the computer.

Watch the move at this link:
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Illustrated lessons teach kids mathematical concepts

Great animated math lessons for kids that focus on Estimation, Place Value, Weight and Capacity, Line Symmetry, Patterns and Tangrams.

Animated Math Lesson