[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7crIPPhmVI[/youtube] Like many of us, I am trying to follow up on what is happening in Japan. I am so sorry for the people in Japan. What a disaster! It is amazing how well Japan is prepared for it, yet,… Read moreHow a Reactor Shuts Down and What Happens in a Meltdown
Today we had a very interesting discussion in my elementary science methods class. We discussed how conceptual multiple choice questions can be used in an elementary classroom (K-8). Initially, the students were vehemently opposed to multiple choice questions. Most of… Read moreThe Aha Moment about Asking Science Questions
On Saturday, March 11, two UBC departments in two different Faculties: Physics and Astronomy (Faculty of Science) and Curriculum and Pedagogy (Faculty of Education) collaborated to host the 33rd UBC Physics Olympics. More than 350 students from 55 schools all… Read more33rd UBC Physics Olympics
As a devastating earthquake hit Japan (8.9 on the Richter scale), I would like to express my heartfelt sorrow and concern for the people in affected regions. Many students in Vancouver and all over the world will be affected by… Read moreAn 8.9 Earthquake Shakes Japan… How should we talk about it with the students?
Today I happened to stumble across a very interesting new book by the authors of TIMSS Study (Third International Mathematics an Science Study): Teacher Education Matters A Study of Middle School Mathematics Teacher Preparation in Six Countries by William H…. Read moreTeacher Education Matters: A Study of Middle School Mathematics Teacher Preparation in Six Countries
This TED Video is worth watching for any educator, parent or student. This is what technology can do to change our world!
Yesterday I had an opportunity to observe a secondary school science lesson in an ESL (English as a Second Language) classroom. Most of the students in that class speak Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean or Japanese as their first language. The majority… Read moreOvercoming a Science Language Barrier: Are you a native speaker?
Tomorrow my students and I will be discussing science field trips for elementary school students. I have been thinking of a field trip I would like to share with my students that would be something they might have not thought… Read moreIona Beach Park Environmental Field Trip
For the past few month I have been a Faculty Adviser to Teacher-Candidates (pre-service secondary science teachers). As part of my responsibility I had to observe their teaching and provide them with useful feedback. It was my first time to… Read morePracticum Reflections
I have been thinking where technology has made the biggest difference in education. I do not need to think long to answer this question. In my view, one of the best examples is the Khan Academy. You have to check… Read moreKhan Academy: A Technological Revolution of 21st century
