Are you game?
Friday, February 27th, 2009Here are a couple of fun and enlightening games to challenge your scientific knowledge. These science games are geared for the 5th to 8th grade level.
Are you as smart as a 5th grader? Click below to find out!
Proton Don - Test your knowledge of the periodic table.
Order me Around - Sequence these science facts correctly.
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Is there a Feline Pesematologist in the house?
Monday, February 23rd, 2009This goes to prove that for every occurrence in nature there springs up a science to study it - and probably a government grant to fund it!
Pesematology is defined as the scientific study of falling objects. Feline Pesematology is devoted specifically to the physics of falling cats. And yes, there really is enough data to merit [...]
What’s in a Name?
Wednesday, February 4th, 2009My husband and I have often observed that many first names that were popular in our childhood have become extemely rare in our children’s generation. Where are all the Karens, Steves, Glens and Cheryls? Gone are the Suzies, Donnas, Garys and Robs.
When we lived in Texas a few years back, “alternative” spellings were all the rage. My personal favorite [...]
Happy Birthday Darwin!
Monday, February 2nd, 2009February 12th marks the 200th anniversary of evolutionary biologist Charles Darwin’s birthday.
The National Geographic Channel is not letting the occasion pass without airing what promises to be some fascinating programs featuring intriguing looks at various aspects of evolutionary science. I am hoping to get a sneak peek at some of these prior to their initial air dates and will review [...]
