November 3, 2008
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The news anchors at Fox 4 News in Dallas wanted to see if I could find a few ways to make science fun on their Good Day show. Let's see... I could show them pictures of my science project from 3rd grade... or discuss freezing point depression... or make it snow and change their voices. I'll pick door number 3. As you'll see in the video, we covered the interview counter with erupting
Insta-Snow and allowed Tim and Megan to experience the "reverse helium" effect using
sulfur hexafluoride (SF6).
This appearance on Good Day Dallas is the kick-off to a week of science workshops and presentations at
NAEYC and the
Texas Association of Science Teachers annual convention.
September 30, 2008
If you're a fan of the
Ellen Show, you know that the show recently moved to a new set on the Warner Bros Studio lot. The new studio is huge... great for exploding clouds of liquid nitrogen! Watch the video, but keep reading to learn what happens behind all of those clouds.
I've mentioned this before, but it deserves a second mention. Ellen DeGeneres and the people who make up her staff are absolutely top-notch, first-class, amazing people who love their jobs. From the moment we arrived on the lot, there was someone ready to help us with anything we needed. And unlike a normal guest, I have a bunch of weird stuff to set-up backstage. The request list that I turned into the producers for this segment included rain coats, fire extinguishers, liquid nitrogen and a huge jar of pickles. With lots of stuff comes lots of set-up time backstage and probably more interaction with the Ellen Show crew than most guests get.
Aside from having a great time, the big take away for me during this visit was the way the Ellen staff does …
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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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August 27, 2008
Once again, the educators that help put together the
Carnival of Education have included
one of our blog posts in this week's edition of the Carnival. Check it out and support our fellow bloggers and educators by reading some of the other great blogs over there!
August 14, 2008
Hey, folks, the new
Carnival of Education is up and we're in it! Go check it out... you'll find all kinds of fantastic resources and information there.
