What do you think about organic farming? Can it save energy and water? Here are some videos on this topic. Make up your own mind about what you think. Remember to evaluate if there is bias in any information you read or see on this topic, including these videos. Checking for bias is an important higher order thinking skill.












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A Gift You can give

At freerice.com, you can play a game and donate rice to feed hungry people. Enjoy it.

http://freerice.com/index.php

Here you can see the generosity of the world:

http://www.poverty.com/internationalaid.html

All about rice:

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International Rice Research Institute
People all over the world cooperate on rice research. This cooperation keeps so many people from dying from starvation. It helps us prevent or lessen the effect of plant disease on crop harvest. There is a similar cooperation among wheat researchers that is also saving lives and preventing or decreasing diseases of wheat crops. Research helps feed people. We can accomplish great things when we work together.
http://www.irri.org/

(c)2007 J. S. Shipman

What do these scientists have in common?

Blaise Pascal
Pierre Curie
Albert Einstein
Booker T. Washington
George Washington Carver
Ellen Swallow Richards

There are many answers. See if you can think of some.

Rolling along, rolling along....Diatom glides by

You may have heard of "diatomaceous earth." It is found in everything from toothpastes to pesticides. So wat is diatomaceous earth? It is earth that is made up of diatoms. And what is a diatom? Go here to see one moving gracefully by:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBAcksaRwy4

Stocks and Options and Science?

You know, banks would have us believe that stocks and options are dangerous. To some extent they are. Like driving a car, you need to know what you are doing. Stocks and options share with science that they have their own vocabulary. The jargon of the finance world, like that of the science world, is worth learning. The rewards are many.

I am not recommending that you go out and get into stocks and options any more than I would recommend driving a car without knowing what you are doing. Even when you know, you must stay ever vigilant. Yet, if you "safely" keep your money in the bank at 1 or 1.5, or even 3%, the inflation monster will eat you (and your money) alive. And while you are safely at 1.5%, the bank is using stocks and options to make 12-35% with your money and then keeps the difference between that percentage and what they give you. With a portion of your money, you could risk, lose half, and come out ahead of where you'd be if you stay safely at the bank. You need to learn the jargon (http://tradeoptioned.blogspot.com/2007/08/some-new-changes.html), understand math and charts, and, know what you are doing. Do not risk borrowed money, or your house, or college fund, insurance,nor retirement. These are other aspects of your financial house that you need in order.

So, where does science fit in? The analytical skills and chart reading skills are critical in science. Practice reading financial charts and graphs can synergistically improve your interpretation of data in science, strengthening your science abilities. Enjoy the overlap in these seemingly different fields and grow in both.

Dr. J

(c)2007 J S Shipman

Politics...Not as usual

Please read up on signing statements and line item vetoes. Then, try drafting letters on your opinions about them to your elected officials. Thanks.

Prosper grows

Integrity is an important part of any education. P2P lending counts on integrity. Prosper is a key place for P2P, People-to-people lending. Remember that your name is important, Honesty and integrity are part of that name. Prosper is a place that lends a helping hand when many banks won't. But, if people fail to keep their word, P2P will not succeed. I believe it will succeed because we strengthen our selves and our nation with values like honesty and integrity.

Thank a Teacher

Perhaps your mom, or a scout or 4-H leader, a grandparent, your dad, a neighbor, or an elementary, middle school, high school, or college teacher deserves your thank you. It is never too late for them to hear how you feel now.

Thanks for teaching me _____. Here's how it helped me: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Building the Economy strengthens Schools

Getting out of debt helps build the economy.

As Fall comes, start planning next Year's Herb Garden

http://home.howstuffworks.com/how-to-grow-an-herb-garden3.htm