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Friday, August 27, 2010

Skywatch Friday...Moon & Jupiter


Skywatch Friday
See other amazing sky images:
http://skyley.blogspot.com/


Light from the large waning moon was peaking through the clouds this morning......forming a "moondog"
(rainbow) of sorts. Pretty site with brightly shining Jupiter nearby.

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

The science of a Journey Through the Center of the Earth

I've seen a lot of explanations about digging a hole through the earth.....but this on from Neil deGrasse Tyson / NOVA scienceNOW NOVA Short Journey Through the Center of the Earth is the best!!
(mute sound from playlist popout below before viewing video)




For lesson plans related to this subject, view my 2/21/09 blog post:
How to dig a hole to the center of the earth