Juan Enriquez, Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Harvard Business School of Life Science Project, wrote a book entitled ‘As the Future Catches You: How Genomics and Other Forces Are Changing Your Life, Work, Health, and Wealth’. An excerpt from his book reads The dominant alphabet is rapidly becoming the language that codes for [...]
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DIY: How to Extract DNA
Posted by ginac on July 29th, 2010
Posted in Activities, Biology, Chemistry, Experiments, Online Tools, technology 
Tags: DNA, genetics, Harvard, homeschool, Juan Enriquez, Learn.Genetics, Science, science experiments, University of Utah 
Comments OffThe Microscope Book
Posted by ginac on November 15th, 2009
We recently discovered a great microscope companion book, perfect for the beginning science buff. This book has many fun and easy activities, but the best thing about the book is its explanation of how and why. Additionally, it offers really useful practical tips on improvising when you don’t have all of the tools. For [...]
Get Ready for Wolfram|Alpha Homework Day Oct.21
Posted by ginac on October 20th, 2009
Wolfram|Alpha, the online worldwide computation engine is hosting Homework Day on October 21, 2009. There promises to be a lesson plan showcase for all levels (K-12 and beyond), a chance to interact with the Wolfram|Alpha experts, and an amazing line up of thought leaders. The event kicks off online at noon and doesn’t end until [...]
Electromagnet Experiment
Posted by ginac on February 8th, 2008
Electromagnet Experiment We recently created a printable worksheet based on an experiment we set up to investigate electromagnets. Its a very simple set-up and can be created with common materials that shouldn’t be too difficult to find in your local hardware store. The worksheet contains an explanation of the basic physics, a materials list, a [...]
UPDATE: Alka-Seltzer Rocket Experiment
Posted by ginac on December 28th, 2007
We recently completed our Alka-Seltzer Rocket Experiment and had great fun designing, building and launching our rockets. We learned a great deal about Newton’s Third Law and reinforced our knowledge of the Scientific Method. In addition, we were able to use some art and engineering design principles. We created a worksheet that students can use [...]
Alka Seltzer Rocket Experiment
Posted by ginac on December 27th, 2007
We are planning to perform an Alka Seltzer Rocket experiment to learn about Newton’s Third Law of Physics and the Scientific Method. Details later.
