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Saturday, December 22, 2012

A 3.8 Billion-Pixel Tour Of Mount Everest : NPR

A 3.8 Billion-Pixel Tour Of Mount Everest : NPR:

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS:
THE CHANGING ENVIRONMENT – What a scallop’s cough can tell us about environmental health, how melting Arctic ice may have caused the earth’s last big freeze, and why climate change may have undone the Maya empire. Also: using weather forecasting techniques to predict flu outbreaks, and revisiting the apocalypse myth surrounding the fictional planet Nibiru.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2012

Pine Reference Sequences

Pine Reference Sequences:  Check out the article about the sequencing of the Christmas Tree genome!!  This site features articles and information about what scientists have learned about genetics through research.  Articles may be written at a higher lexile level than you would read in school, but I think students will get the general idea.  See me in class if you have questions!

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Iberdrola Renewables

Iberdrola Renewables:  From this link you can learn about  what Iberdrola does, new projects, sustainability of wind farms, and careers with Iberdrola.  It's never too early to start thinking about what you might like to do for a career - explore your options!

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Map of NH and average wind speeds

nh_80m.jpg - Google Drive:  This map shows average wind speeds for NH and can help engineers decide where potential wind farm sites are.

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Wind Energy Facts: New Hampshire

3Q-12-New-Hampshire.pdf - Google Drive:  Where in NH is the use of wind energy feasible?  It is possible that wind could provide up to 60% of NH's current electricity needs but right now only 0.4% of NH's energy needs are being met through the use of wind / renewable resources.


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20121206 NH middle school pres.ppt - Google Drive

20121206 NH middle school pres.ppt - Google Drive:  Dan Litchfield of Iberdrola Renewables met with Nottingham's 7th grade students today to discuss wind / renewable energy.  My students asked some great questions including : Are windmills harmful in any way to the environment? How much does it cost to set up a wind farm? How much money can be saved by using wind instead of coal or other fossil fuels to generate electricity?  How does the wind get converted into electricity that Publish Postwe can use?  The ppt presentation used with the students is linked to this post.  If you have questions that you did not get to ask Mr. Litchfield during class today, his email address is on the last page of the slide show.  You can also access the websites for the two current NH Iberdrola projects if you would like to learn more about wind energy.

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Maths and Stats by Email | ABC theorem, Christmas octahedra

Maths and Stats by Email | ABC theorem, Christmas octahedra:  Make a math themed Christmas ornament, learn about mathematical proofs and theorems and try this month's brain teaser puzzle!



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Friday, December 14, 2012

Nobelprize.org

Nobelprize.org:  Learn about the accomplishments of some of this year's Nobel Prize winners and find out about their amazing cell research that may change the way we treat disease!

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Wednesday, December 12, 2012

You Make Me Sick! | Filament Games

You Make Me Sick! | Filament Games:  In this game, you have to fight bacteria and viruses to stay healthy!

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COOL SCIENCE CAREERS — Experience Science - First Hand

COOL SCIENCE CAREERS — Experience Science - First Hand:  Check out this interactive site to learn about different science careers!

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Home - Meta!Blast

Home - Meta!Blast:The last remaining plant cell in existence is dying. An expert team of plant scientists have inexplicably disappeared. Can you rescue the lost team, discover what is killing the plant, and save the world?
Meta!Blast is a real-time 3D action-adventure game that puts you in the pilot's seat. Shrink down to microscopic size and explore the vivid, dynamic world of a soybean plant cell spinning out of control. Interact with numerous characters, fight off plant pathogens, and discover how important plants are to the survival of the human race.

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MEDMYST — Explore Science - Infectious Diseases

MEDMYST — Explore Science - Infectious Diseases:

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Cell Command | Filament Games

Cell Command | Filament Games:  Here's another cell game for you to try out!

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DNA Damage | The Science Game Center

DNA Damage | The Science Game Center:  Try your hand at pairing up the correct nucleotides in order to repair damaged DNA!

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ERIA Interactive - Progenitor X

ERIA Interactive - Progenitor X:  The world has been infected with a deadly virus that turns humans into Zombies!  In this game, you will have to solve puzzles to learn about the relationship between cells, tissues and organs as you fight to save humanity from extinction!  Try out the demo and let me know what you think!

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Plague, Inc. | The Science Game Center

Plague, Inc. | The Science Game Center:  This app can be used on Android / Apple products and is a fun way to learn about how disease spreads.

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The Cell: An Image Library - Image CIL:43705

The Cell: An Image Library - Image CIL:43705:  This is a time lapse of digital holographic microscopy of live human cancer cells.

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Tuesday, December 11, 2012

4a. A Busy Factory [Beyond Books - Life Science: Part 1]

4a. A Busy Factory [Beyond Books - Life Science: Part 1]:  This link will take you to a website that has additional information for your cell organelle project.  You need to click through the "next" buttons at the bottom until you come to your organelle!

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Cell in the City | Nano-Activities for Kids: Biology - The Center for Nanoscale Science - an NSF MRSEC

Cell in the City | Nano-Activities for Kids: Biology - The Center for Nanoscale Science - an NSF MRSEC:  How is a cell like a city? Check out this cool activity and see for yourself!

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Cell Structures - Kids Science Videos, Games and Lessons that Make Learning Fun and Easy

Cell Structures - Kids Science Videos, Games and Lessons that Make Learning Fun and Easy:  This website has videos, quiz games, and more!  Try some of the interactive quizzes to see if you know your cell organelles and the jobs they do!  Don't be scared off by the grades 9-12 games / quizzes - you can do it!

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A Typical Animal Cell

A Typical Animal Cell:  This online game uses flashplayer and will not work on Apple (iPod) products!!

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Cell Inspector

Cell Inspector:  Try Cell Inspector to practice labeling cell organelles! You may need to update your adobe shockwave player before you can play this game.

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practice labeling plant and animal cell organelles

cell menu: Try your hand at labeling organelles in plant, animal and bacterial cells!  This will be good practice for your upcoming quiz!
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CSI: THE EXPERIENCE — Web Adventures

CSI: THE EXPERIENCE — Web Adventures: "  Try your hand at solving 5 different cases in this interactive forensic mystery game!


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Saturday, December 8, 2012

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS:
ARE YOU WREN ENOUGH? Why fairy wrens require their babies to show ID, how coral reefs ask for help, and how one microscopic animal patches itself up with borrowed genes. Also: Host Bob Hirshon went down to NASA Headquarters to report on the discovery of water on the planet Mercury.
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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Science by Email | Practice, Bug catching

Science by Email | Practice, Bug catching:
This issue has a cool article about how your brain learns new things!  Turns out that taking breaks while you are studying could actually help you learn faster!  Check it out!

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What is a Cell

What is a Cell:  If you are really curious about cells and want to know more about the human genome, molecular genetics and microarray technology AND you like to read, this is the site for you!

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Amazing Cells

Amazing Cells: This website has some amazing interactive pages where you can explore the inside of a cell in action - this is a perfect place to start researching your organelle for the project due on December 18th!

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Sunday, December 2, 2012

Robert Hooke and The Discovery of the Cell

Robert Hooke and The Discovery of the Cell:

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The Science Spot: Biology - Cells & Microscopes

The Science Spot: Biology - Cells & Microscopes: Check out all the cool web resources and games to help you learn about cells, microbes and microscopes!
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First Photo of DNA Helix Taken: DNews Nugget : Discovery News

First Photo of DNA Helix Taken: DNews Nugget : Discovery News:

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Unit III

Unit III: cell outline with web links

This might be a little more detailed than what you need to know, but it has a lot of good information!

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nucleus

Plant Cells! check out all the organelles and their functions (jobs) that can be found in a plant cell!

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How to Get Involved » The Year of Science

How to Get Involved » The Year of Science:  What can you do to encourage your children to explore the wonders of science? Check out this website to find out!

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Parent Resources

Parent Resources:  Why are science fairs important? What can you do to help your child get started on their project? Check out the Science Buddies website for some excellent parent resources!  Nottingham's Science Fair - March 14th!

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Museum of Science Firefly Watch | Home

Museum of Science Firefly Watch | Home:  Are fireflies disappearing? What can you do? Learn more about Firefly Watch today!

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The 14 Most Inspirational Kids of 2012

The 14 Most Inspirational Kids of 2012:  Check out what some of these remarkable kids have done - they have found their greatness!  Have you found yours? Read about what these kids have done to change the lives of others and never doubt for a minute that you can make a difference, too!

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Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS

Science Update: The Science Radio News Feature of the AAAS:  Are kids naturally stingy? Why childrens' self control could depend on the adults around them.  Why math anxiety "hurts" and what monsters from Dungeons and Dragons can tell us about the importance of eyes!  Find out the answers to all this in this week's Science Update podcast!!



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