Monday, September 29, 2008

Seattle and Science

Here is the video I used in class to teach about Locks and Fish Ladders from our trip to Seattle.



After watching this video answer the following questions:

  1. Why do boats need to use locks?
  2. In the fish ladder why does salt water mix with fresh water?

Man Flies Over The English Channel


September 29, 2008—Yves Rossy, known as Fusionman or Jet Man, flew across the English Channel using only the jetpack and wings strapped to his back.



http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2008/09/080929-fusionman-video-ap.html

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Saturday, September 20, 2008

VIDEO: World's Largest Stone Dome Rises


September 19, 2008—The world's largest stone dome built without pillars is near completion in India at the site of a gigantic pagoda.



Check out the video here.