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I'm a middle school science teacher at Nottingham and I love biology!

Friday, June 22, 2012

Happy Birthday, Alan Turing

Alan Turing would be 100 today, if he were still alive. He may be best know for breaking the code to the German's cipher machine "Enigma" in WWII. He was a mathematician and a pioneer in the early years of computers.

Science by email

Science by email: In this newsletter, learn about the  New Blood Type Test Inspired by Harry Potter,  polymers, take the Science Quiz and more!

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

Where to Be To See the Transit of Venus!

Where to Be (8):  Most of North America (weather permitting) will be able to see the beginning of the transit in the afternoon and evening today! Check out more information on this very special event!

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Transit of Venus, Sun-Earth Day 2012

Transit of Venus, Sun-Earth Day 2012:  Watch this once in a life time event live on NASA's streaming webcast - filmed in Hawaii!  This is the last transit of Venus that will occur in your lifetime!  The next transit will occur in December of 2117!  You can see Venus as it passes the sun!  This rare alignment was how astronomers in the 17th century first measured the size of our solar system!

The transit should only be viewed (in real time) through a pin-hole camera to protect your eyes - they can be damaged by looking directly at the Sun!

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Monday, June 4, 2012

Olympics Summer STEM, Dig into Dinos, Science in the Stacks

This month's How To Smile newsletter features the Boston Museum of Science and the temporary Egypt/Ancient Life exhibit!  Use this link to learn about ancient Egypt, plan your afterlife or play a game of sennet!  Olympics Summer STEM, Dig into Dinos, Science in the Stacks:

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Sunday, June 3, 2012

Teachers' Domain: Comets Deliver Amino Acids to Earth

Teachers' Domain: Comets Deliver Amino Acids to Earth  Amino Acids - the building blocks of life - may have found themselves hurtling towards earth as part of a comet - billions of years ago!

Teachers' Domain: Water Formation Hypothesis

Teachers' Domain: Water Formation Hypothesis  Explore one hypothesis about how water appeared on Earth in this short video!

Teachers' Domain: Io and Volcanism

Teachers' Domain: Io and Volcanism  Check out this 5 minute video clip about the volcanoes on Io!

NOVA | Finding Life Beyond Earth

NOVA | Finding Life Beyond Earth:  Are we alone? The big question that scientists are working to answer can be explored here at the NOVA website.  You can view all or part of the program and view other related PBS NOVA videos, too!



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Saturday, June 2, 2012

Science by email

In this issue of Science by email, learn about astronomy, try out the Try At Home activity "Hiding Light" to learn more about light pollution and why scientists construct telescopes in remote areas! Science by email:



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