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The Need for Science in America

The Need for Science in America

This week the Cal Academy of Sciences celebrated the millionth visitor to its new building in Golden Gate Park On March 3rd, 2009 at 1:00 p.m., executive director Gregory Farrington greeted the one-millionth visitor to the new California Academy of Sciences. It seems incredible that in just over five months, one million visitors have explored [...]

 
Cat

Post on Mar 05, 2009 by

Reporter's Notes: Closing the Science Gap

Reporter's Notes: Closing the Science Gap

Stacy Morrow, who teaches fourth grade at Fair Oaks Elementary School in Redwood City did not need to tell me about her students' enthusiasm for science. It was obvious. Working in teams with a FOSS kit on magnetism and electricity, they could barely contain their excitement at powering a light bulb with a simple electrical circuit.

 
Amy Standen

Post on Oct 24, 2008 by

5 Things You Can Do to Help Science Education in the Bay Area

5 Things You Can Do to Help Science Education in the Bay Area

There are, of course, countless ways for concerned citizens to pitch in. As a former high school science teacher the five suggestions below are my personal recommendations – resources I wish I had known about when I was teaching and things I now give as someone who cares about students' understanding of science.

 
Jessica Neely

Post on Oct 21, 2008 by