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MSM-257 From NanoTech to Space-Be Safe
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Publish Date: 2013-10-12 14:28:43
Description: MSM 257: From NanoTech to Space - Be Safe Presented in collaboration with the Association for Middle Level Education. Jokes You Can Use: Eileen Award: Twitter: David Katz, NAESP, Student Linkup, BJ Piel, Mark Denham (Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Education at the University of Detroit Mercy) Advisory: 15 Ways of the Successful Self-Directed Learner by Jeff Cobb 1. Takes initiative 2. Is comfortable with independence 3. Is persistent 4. Accepts responsibility 5. Views problems as challenges, not obstacles 6. Is capable of self-discipline 7. Has a high degree of curiosity 8. Has a strong desire to learn or change 9. Is self-confident 10. Is able to use basic study skills 11. Organizes his or her time 12. Sets an appropriate pace for learning 13. Develops a plan for completing work 14. Has a tendency to be goal-oriented 15. Enjoys learning http://www.missiontolearn.com/2013/10/self-directed-learning-success/ Malala Yousafzai The winner of this year’s Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday, and Malala Yousafzai, the youngest nominee ever, is considered by many to be the frontrunner. http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2013/10/09/the-best-resources-on-malala-yousafzai/ http://www.thedailyshow.com/full-episodes/tue-october-8-2013-malala-yousafzai Middle School Science Minute by Dave Bydlowski (k12science or davidbydlowski@mac.com) Nanotechnology Basics I was recently reading the Summer, 2013 issue of "Science Scope," a magazine for middle school science teachers, published by the National Science Teachers Association. Within this issue is the monthly column, "Green Science," written by Jessica Palliser. This month, Jessica writes about the nanoscale and provides a basic understanding of nanotechnology basics. From the Twitterverse: #mschat every Thursday at 8:00 pm Eastern Standard Time. Resources: The Civil War Trust The Civil War Trust is America's largest non-profit organization (501-C3) devoted to the preservation of our nation's endangered Civil War battlefields. The Trust also promotes educational programs and heritage tourism initiatives to inform the public of the war's history and the fundamental conflicts that sparked it. http://www.civilwar.org/ 9 Out Of 10 Americans Are Completely Wrong About This Mind-Blowing Fact This pretty much speaks for itself. At 1:05, I get a rude awakening. At 1:41, he starts talking about you. At 2:24, he says a "bad" word. At 3:50, he kind of breaks my brain. At 4:50, he lets you know how broke you really are. At 5:20, he rubs it in. And at 5:50, he points out that reality isn't close to what we think it is. http://www.upworthy.com/9-out-of-10-americans-are-completely-wrong-about-this-mind-blowing-fact-2?g=6 Web Spotlight: Beware of the Internet Safety Industrial Complex Larry Magid http://www.huffingtonpost.com/larry-magid/beware-of-the-internet-safety_b_4066956.html The Six Best YouTube URL Tricks Repeat All or Part of a Video Download Any Video Bypass Regional Restrictions Jump to a Specific Time Disable Related Videos Skip to the Good Parts With the Wadsworth Constant http://lifehacker.com/the-six-best-youtube-url-tricks-1422544868 The myth of NASA's expensive space pens Fantastic story, right? Except that's not what happened. NASA originally used pencils in space but pencils tend to give off things that float in zero-g (broken leads, graphite dust, shavings) and are flammable. After testing, NASA ordered 400 Fisher pens for use on space missions at a cost of under $1000. Russia switched to using the pens a year later. http://kottke.org/13/10/the-myth-of-nasas-expensive-space-pens
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