…means to explore or predict possible system responses to the current climate change.” As always, science requires more study to start filling in the blanks of the big unknowns! http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/05/110526141406.htm…
…already been made. Stay tuned to see what they re-name “Snow White.” Explore how spectroscopy is used to determine the atmospheric composition of distant planets in our space investigation. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110822124955.htm…
Graphs are often used to show data; they provide a very powerful way to show numerical trends. But graphs can also be done poorly and be misinterpreted. (Source: http://xkcd.com/925/) In…
…more accurate predictions of the future. Learn about how scientists use new data to make better models of Earth’s future climate and fresh water availability with High-Adventure Science investigations. http://www.sfexaminer.com/news/2011/08/irene-forecasts-track-not-speed-wind…
…seasonally frozen, and thawed soil layers. The quest to forecast the future continues. To learn about how carbon dioxide affects Earth’s climate, try out the High-Adventure Science climate investigation. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110823115651.htm…
…up to a real-life test. That’s how you’ll know when you’re dealing with good science. Learn some good science in the High-Adventure Science investigations on climate, water, and space. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2011/08/110825141621.htm…
…All they need to do now is find stars that have planets that have at least one moon. “When they’re found, we’ll be ready to weigh them,” said Kipping. http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101015140801.htm…
Mashable.com included the Concord Consortium’s free, open source software on it’s in its December 16th list of favorite online resources for science teachers. View the full list on Mashable.com…
…user actions to a server specified in a configuration file. Consider becoming part of the community: Clone CODAP from GitHub (github.com/concord-consortium/codap) and make modifications. Submit pull requests so your improvements…
Chad’s Great American Eclipse Chase: Part 6—Partial eclipse viewing with and without eclipse glasses – DIY filters, other optical setups, and more Blog Post
…the partial phases will be four minutes and 17 seconds shorter.) If you’re interested in extensive detail on this, Stephen Wolfram’s highly comprehensive write-up at Wired.com on the history and…