Category Archives: In the Classroom

When a science project can’t be on campus

Posted on January 26, 2007 by Brandon Haught

This is a funny twist to the annual school science projects. A student develops a cool use for a still, but can’t bring it on his school campus until specific special permission is granted. Tyler Rowland, a student at the … Continue reading →

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FSU working on improving science education

Posted on January 23, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Florida State University chemistry professor and Nobel laureate Harold Kroto is apparently working on some ideas to improve science education. If I’m reading the story correctly, he’s assembling various resources into one program using modern technology. It looks like accessibility … Continue reading →

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Middle schools; Curriculum standards

Posted on January 22, 2007 by Brandon Haught

I was wondering when the New York Times would finally add to their series about middle schools. (Post about first story is here.) A second story finally appeared today and focuses on whether middle schools should be eliminated. (Here’s a link … Continue reading →

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Science on the FCAT, good or bad?

Posted on January 19, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Here’s an interesting look at whether having a science FCAT is good or bad in the long run. Bruce Alberts raised those concerns during his time as president of the National Academy of Sciences, an organization dedicated to “furtherance of … Continue reading →

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Science on the FCAT; More Fs?

Posted on January 16, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Changes to this year’s FCATs, including the importance of the science tests, are prompting dire school grade predictions. There could be a record number of failing schools in Duval County and around Florida this year unless local school districts find … Continue reading →

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Science mentors needed

Posted on January 8, 2007 by Brandon Haught

If you have some time, why not become a science mentor?  The science mentoring program I LOVE Science is looking for volunteers for Hellen Caro, Blue Angels, Edgewater, Myrtle Grove, and Montclair elementary schools. I LOVE Science was launched in … Continue reading →

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Science teacher one of only four honored

Posted on January 6, 2007 by Brandon Haught

Congratulations to science teacher David Rodriguez for his recent honor! Science teacher David Rodriguez is getting ready for a trip to Vienna, Austria, in April. It will be his second trip, and he’ll bring back information and lessons he’ll relay … Continue reading →

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Life in middle school

Posted on January 4, 2007 by Brandon Haught

The New York Times has an interesting article up kicking off a series about education in middle school. I agree that there can be very real difficulties in trying to reach these students. I have two kids in middle school … Continue reading →

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