Monthly Archives: October 2010

Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Chris Rowan

DonorsChoose Update – now with a Prize! It’s been a quiet week for our Earth Science Challenge through DonorsChoose, but as we head into the final stretch of this year’s Science Bloggers for Students event, it’s time to rally for … Continue reading →

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Using rock cubes to learn about hydrogeology

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Anne Jefferson

Dunking rocks in water – and doing some measurements and calculations – helps my students get a hands-on understanding of porosity. Continue reading →

Categories: by Anne, hydrology, rocks & minerals, science education

Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Anne Jefferson

DonorsChoose Update We’re wrapping up another spectacular week for supporting Earth Science in the schools.. The Highly Allochthonous drive has now raised over $1000 from 14 donors and touched the lives of 589 students. Among the projects you helped complete … Continue reading →

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From Weather Detectives to Water Warriors

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Anne Jefferson

Earlier this week, I was incredibly humbled by the outpouring of geoblogospheric support for a DonorsChoose project to help South Carolina elementary school students become weather detectives. With only minutes to spare before the project lost its chance, with help … Continue reading →

Categories: by Anne, science education

Stuff we linked to on Twitter last week

Posted on October 17, 2010 by Chris Rowan

DonorsChoose Update Earth Science Week has been a good week for bringing earth science to school kids. The Highly Allochthonous drive has raised $657 so far from 9 donors and touched the lives of 421 students. Thanks to all who … Continue reading →

Categories: links