Earth Day Network

Check out the Earth Day Network. Get some ideas on how you can help make a difference in this world. We all have a responsibility to help out.

http://www.earthday.net/

How Long Will It Last?

Yet another reason that we all need to recycle. We only have one place to live and we all need to pitch in to save it. Check out the picture below to see what part the US plays in the overall destruction of our planet. Pretty scary.

http://www.newscientist.com/data/images/archive/2605/26051202.jpg

Changes to the Surface of the Earth

I've found some fun review games covering the forces that help shape the surface of the Earth. Some topics covered are weathering, erosion, deposition, and... Well check out the link below and find out. And who said I never let you play games?

http://www.sciencereviewgames.com/srg/subjects/topic.php?topic=Erosion/Deposition

How Does a Battery Work?

Here's one more question from the "Parking Lot." Check out the link below to see how a battery works. If you can come back to class and explain how a battery works to everyone I'll have a prize for you. If you think it's candy you might be right. Maybe...

http://www.howstuffworks.com/battery.htm

Fun With Electromagnets

So I know our activity with electromagnets didn't go so well (I'll never buy that brand of battery again). To make up for it I've found a page that gives you a step-by-step guide to making your own electromagnet. Let me know what types of objects your were able to pick up. Have fun and be safe.

http://www.sciencebob.com/experiments/electromagnet.php

Most Fascinating Galaxies of Our Universe

One question on the "Parking Lot" was about other galaxies. I'll let the article below do the talking for me. Keep those questions coming.

http://mytechnologyworld9.blogspot.com/2009/03/most-fascinating-galaxies-of-our.html

Alien-like Squid With "Elbows"

Check out the video captured at an offshore oil rig about 200 miles off the coast of Houston and 1 1/2 miles below sea level. It's called a Magnapinna squid. Enjoy.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/11/081124-giant-squid-magnapinna.html