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= Welcome to Adrian's Stupendous Site of Science Splendor = = = =

=Fun Facts= > (http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-gut-bacteria-help-make-us-fat-and-thin/)
 * There are approximately 10^70 ways that the particles occupying a cubic meter (approx. volume of human body) can be arranged. This means if you were to walk 10^70 meters through space, chances are you would find an exact replica of yourself!
 * The density needed to create a black hole is approximately equivalent to fitting the mass of Mount Everest into a grain of sand.
 * Studies have shown that the microbial flora in your gut has a large impact on obesity. Some people contain more bacteria that efficiently extract energy from food, thereby increasing the amount of calories absorbed by the host.
 * The Stegosaurus dinosaur measured up to 30 feet (9.1 meters) long but had a brain the size of a walnut.
 * C. Difficile infections are often resistant to all antibiotics available on the market, even Vancomyacin, the new way they treat C. Diff is via fecal transplant from a healthy individual to a sick individual. Now available in pill form!
 * https://photomath.net/ - I know this is supposed to be for science but this just may be the coolest math app I have ever seen.

=**Science Theater-**Check out these videos!= http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJyUtbn0O5Y - the inner life of a cell. Animation created by Harvard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-NMfp13Uug - The transparent brain- the start of a new age in Neurological research! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPFwDaR1g70#t=97 - milk and food coloring (diffusion, lipids, ect) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNCzSfv4hX8- Story of Kevin Richardson, the Lion man, and his mission to save a species.
 * BIOLOGY**

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TtzRAjW6KO0 -Ever wanted to make a Solar Death Ray, well its been done. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRLOgmmz_EU - Possibly the greatest video ever. Watch Ellen learn science! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4pNXAtPJp8 - amazing chemistry demo! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1xpONIYaeQ - hydrophobic sand http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iBztmCuwgk - melting metal with magnets! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBN_cYEgeMA - JUST WATCH IT (physics) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aPQqNt15-o - Lorentz force
 * CHEM & PHYSICS**

=Teaching Resources= > =**Inspirational Videos:**= https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_ZmM7zPLyI - why education is great. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NjKgV65fpo - Zach Sobiech story https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-eVF_G_p-Y - dont let exams define you. http://markmanson.net/life-purpose/ - how to choose your job https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1cIQy-wbX04 - how to be a better teacher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dk60sYrU2RU -TED Talk self teaching http://encurious.com/post/90982259223/quotes-from-childrens-books - 20 quotes from childrens books.
 * jeopardylabs.com - Make Jeopardy games for Unit reviews super easily!
 * http://www.ck12.org/teacher/ - interactive math and science content
 * http://nsdl.org/search/results/ - huge database of science resources.
 * http://undsci.berkeley.edu/ - absolute must use. A comprehensive site of all the best and latest teaching techniques and resources.
 * http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/biology.html - science animations
 * http://edtechteacher.org/tools/science/physics/ - links to wiki’s, information on integration of technology into the science classroom.
 * http://science.howstuffworks.com/ - great resource for understanding the science behind everyday phenomena. Also for finding real world examples for a unit you may be teaching.
 * Hey guys I just thought up this activity to explain cell size on the drive home **(SCIENCE 8)**. Feel free to use it if it is of any use!
 * Created a math work sheet for introductory Algebra. Trying to link math to real life scenarios.[[file:Road Tripping to the States- Math 7 WS.docx]]
 * Great Summary of Formative Assessment in High School
 * A list of formative assessment methods [[file:9780545087421.pdf]]
 * http://wvde.state.wv.us/teach21/ExamplesofFormativeAssessment.html - an extremely comprehensive list of formative assessment strategies! Literally hundreds!
 * http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Optics.Guide.html - I am preparing a unit on optics and I found this information through NASA to be great! They have tons of science topics **(grades 5-12)**
 * Rob and I created this PBL assignment **(SCIENCE 10)** to get kids thinking about the relationship between velocity and displacement. It is simplified as it only takes into account horizontal displacement but I think it is still a powerful learning tool. [[file:Middle Earth Science 10.docx]]
 * Here are my 3 lesson plans on Immunology (**BIO111)** (my first love) :[[file:5511- Lesson 1.doc]][[file:5511-Lesson 2.doc]] [[file:5511-Lesson 3.doc]] **HANDOUTS:[[file:Immune Cells Handout.docx]]** [[file:Immune System Learning Objectives.docx]] **ACTIVITY GUIDES: [[file:Design your own Identification System.docx]]**[[file:Mapping the Immune System.docx]]
 * http://www.learnnc.org/lp/pages/7079 - An amazing paper on various strategies for teaching science vocabulary.
 * http://www.umanitoba.ca/outreach/crystal/Grade%208%20Science.html - an absolute jackpot for 8th grade science. Discrepant events, lessons ect...