The science of sound can be explored at many different levels, from grade school to college physics. Whether your interest is in making drums with first graders, or doing research for a physics project, this week’s site selections will deliver …[Continue]
Seahorses
Seahorse dads actually get pregnant! I didn’t know this until I visited the Birch Aquarium with my daughter’s fifth-grade class last week. Besides my fascination with their parenting styles, I was mesmerized by their lyrical movements and colorful variety. Here …[Continue]
Preventing Drug Abuse
Government research has shown that to be effective, a drug prevention program must be built on scientifically accurate information about the harmful effects of drugs. In honor of Red Ribbon Week, here are my picks for educating ourselves and our …[Continue]
Amusement Park Science
It’s summertime and we’re taking a virtual trip to the amusement park. But on this trip we’re combing fun and thrills with science, as we take a look at the physics behind your favorite theme park rides….[Continue]
Bubbles
Looking for some good clean summertime fun? Try making a batch of bubble solution and a homemade bubble wand. My favorite recycled bubble wands are those green plastic strawberry baskets that accumulate in the kitchen ’cause I hate throwing them …[Continue]
Cheetahs
The cheetah is a large, fast, spotted cat from the grassy plains of Africa. In short sprints, the cheetah can reach speeds of sixty miles per hour, earning it the title of fastest land mammal. Unfortunately, the cheetah is now …[Continue]
Virtual Zoos
In honor of April’s status as Zoo and Aquarium Month, I went searching for the best zoos on the Net. My objective, as always, was to find sites offering a quality educational experience, not just brochure sites listing hours and …[Continue]
Earthquakes
As a Californian, my life has been punctuated by earthquakes. My earliest temblor memory is the 1971 Sylmar quake. On that auspicious day I began my first job as a high school graduate. In the 1994 Northridge earthquake, my mother …[Continue]
Albert Einstein
Albert Einstein, known as one of the greatest scientists of all time, was born on March 14, 1879 in Ulm, Germany. The following sites explore his life and his work and what struck me most was how accessible Einstein’s theories …[Continue]
Biomes
Biomes are the world’s major ecological communities, classified by climate and native plants and animals. Some scientists divide the world into hundreds of biomes. Others use groupings of five or six major biomes. Although there is little agreement among scientists …[Continue]
