September 24, 2008
We are honored to periodically host the Carnival of Education. Hats off to our good friend Jane Goodwin for all of her work on the latest Carnival. - editor
It's time to put on our thinking caps and experience the 190th Carnival of Education, right here at Steve Spangler's blog!
All learning is scientific, you know. The world is a giant laboratory, and every day, we are all, regardless of our ages, making discoveries never before known to mankind.
Perhaps some of you will make some discoveries right here at the Carnival of Education!
Remember now, we don't all necessarily have to agree on everything to appreciate it, or realize that it has a value.
Let's begin with some
Games for the Brain. That will make us alert and ready for some educational action.
Over at
Three Standard Deviations to the Left, there is some discussion about low expectations. Mr. IB lets us know, in no uncertain terms, that HIS expectations are high.
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September 22, 2008
I first met Stacy Ratel in New York during our 2008
Hands-on Science Boot Camp tour. Stacy is a highly-motivated teacher who will go to great lengths to create unforgettable learning experiences for her students. Now I know why Stacy was so interested in ways to make giant bubbles. The
classic bubble solution recipe called for two tablespoons of Dawn dish soap, 8 ounces of distilled water and a tablespoon of high quality glycerin. What the recipe never tells you is to mix the contents and then wait for 24 hours - even bubble solution needs time to age. Stacy sent us these photos to show you what happens when the make the perfect batch of bubble solution.
Watch the video of the
giant swimming pool bubble...
