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It was inspiring to work with Teachers & EdLeaders engaged in deep efforts to promote equitable #SciEd instruction at the @KySciTA state conference. 🙏
My slides (with many embedded resources) are here:
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Get a jumpstart on planning for your PD hours this school year! Register for the premier conference for science teachers in KY on Nov.3-4 at https://t.co/vhituVh9RT.
Is leadership calling you? If you have a passion for science teaching and learning, consider applying for a position on the KSTA board. Check out our link for current district vacancies. https://t.co/uDXQ8L7K6l
Soaring high above the clouds isn't magic, it's all about physics! Let's break down the four forces of flight:
1️⃣ Gravity: This is the force pulling us back down to earth. Balancing lift and gravity ensures a smooth and steady flight. You might say it keeps us grounded in the best possible way!
2️⃣ Lift: Ever wonder why wings are shaped the way they are? The unique curved shape creates a pressure difference, causing air to move faster over the top than below, resulting in lift. The sky's literally the limit!
3️⃣ Thrust: Propelled by jet engines or propellers, thrust is the force that pushes an aircraft forward. It's the driving force of our journey, quite literally.
4️⃣ Drag: Last but not least, drag is the air resistance the airplane encounters. We want to minimize this to ensure a smooth and fuel-efficient flight.
Each force is integral in its own way, providing the beautiful balance that allows us to fly. The next time you board a flight, take a moment to appreciate the intricate dance of these four forces.
#Aviation #ForcesOfFlight #ScienceInAction #Flying
THIS IS THE ROCK CYCLE! 🪨 ⛏️
Ever marvel at the enduring strength of a rock, the rugged charm of a mountain, or the shifting landscape of our Earth? 🌎 Well, there’s a secret behind all this natural wonder, and it’s called the rock cycle!
As dynamic as the world is around us, rocks don’t just sit around – they change, evolve, and transform in a geological ballet that spans eons. From the fiery birth of igneous rocks in volcanoes 🌋, to the layered formation of sedimentary rocks under seas and lakes, and finally, to the intense heat and pressure that forge metamorphic rocks deep in the Earth’s crust, rocks are always on a never-ending journey.🔄
These stones beneath our feet carry stories, geological tales whispered through billions of years. The next time you hold a pebble in your hand, remember, it might have been a part of an ancient volcano or a sea bed from a world long past. If you drop that pebble back on the ground it may transform into a conglomerate or quartzite someday, who knows? 🧡
#RockCycle #GeologyRocks #Nature #EarthStory #Igneous #Sedimentary #Metamorphic #EarthScience #DiscoverEarth
“She emphasizes the importance of collaboration & #STEM and encourages them to use data to think outside the box.” That’s music to a STEM teacher’s ears! What an opportunity! #PAEMST#InternationalScienceSchool@Sydney_Uni
Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley, Governor New South Wales & #InternationalScienceSchool Patron welcomes the students to this year’s event. She emphasizes the importance of collaboration & #STEM and encourages them to use data to think outside the box.
@Sydney_Uni
Happy #SpotlightSaturday to Keira Fehr, senior at Craft Academy for Science & Mathematics and repeat attendee of our GFL! KY events. Kiera is 1 of 5 students selected to attend the International Science School in Sydney, Australia this year! #GoForLaunch#SpaceInspires#STEM
Discount for Teacher Appreciation coming to a close. Join KSTA during May at 1/2 price for lapsed or new members. This will allow you to register for the annual conference on Nov. 3-4 at the members rate. https://t.co/el9EmDIAaM
Happy Teacher Appreciation Month! Now is the time to join or renew a lapsed @KySciTA membership. Go to https://t.co/8PcORUJDkn, when prompted select 50% off membership. #Science#STEM