May
14
2012
I’ve never really thought of how much water is on earth, especially compared to the size of the Earth. There’s so much I don’t think anyone can really fathom (har har) such a thing. Well, now you can. The image above is a representation of all the water on earth in sphere form, and it’s absolutely staggering.
This picture shows the size of a sphere that would contain all of Earth’s water in comparison to the size of the Earth. The blue sphere sitting on the United States, reaching from about Salt Lake City, Utah to Topeka, Kansas, has a diameter of about 860 miles (about 1,385 kilometers) , with a volume of about 332,500,000 cubic miles (1,386,000,000 cubic kilometers). The sphere includes all the water in the oceans, seas, ice caps, lakes and rivers as well as groundwater, atmospheric water, and even the water in you, your dog, and your tomato plant.
Reposted from the Fox is Black.
Mar
17
2012
Astrophysicist Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson was asked by a reader of TIME magazine, “What is the most astounding fact you can share with us about the Universe?” This is his answer! It is fantastic!!
Feb
7
2012
The Groton Honey Bee Project took a huge step forward as Camille, Taylor and Mackenzie presented the project to the Board of Education. They used the presentation below and did an amazing job which left the Board members impressed with our students! Way to go!!
Jan
24
2012
Our high school students are meeting today to create a honey beekeeping group at our school. They will bee developing their beekeeping skills, creating a business plan and an add campaign for when the honey is harvested. If you are interested in get involved or finding out more contact us or stop by Mr. Wiech’s room
Nov
17
2011
In class we have been having a discussion about what students would like to see their educational opportunities look like in the future. Here are some videos of what other people view as meaningful education and others of what it could look like at Groton.
There is also a guy in San Francisco who is asking the question, “What should be the purpose of school?” and has opened his project to everyone. Feel free to add your input by clicking the photo below.
Nov
7
2011
Did You Know 3.0? (48.9 MB avi)
Karl Fisch has been a teacher for twenty-three years. He has taught middle and high school students math and is currently Director of Technology at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, Colorado, USA. You can read his blog at The Fischbowl.
Nov
4
2011
Here is a great video that discusses why and what Daylight Savings Time and questions on if it is still needed.
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