Archive for January, 2009

The Molecular Workbench

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

A quickie today: The Molecular Workbench is a free, opensource application that will drive chemistry and science teachers absolutely crazy. Want to engage your science class? Look no further!

Imagine building your own molecules, viewing them, making them interact with each other, I’ve barely scratched the surface of this incredible tool, but your kids can even build their own interactive models of – almost anything. It’s a science workbench on your desktop. I’ve barely scratched the surface of this, but I’m sure your science teachers will love it. (The science teachers next to me playing with it are literally squeaking with joy!)

Don’t want to build your own? Here’s the Showcase – a place to start looking for pre-built models. And here’s a link to the Molecular Workbench blog – a community of educators using and supporting this application.

Look at this! Way Cool Stuff!

Way Cool sulfur model

Presidential Blog

Tuesday, January 20th, 2009

Look!  Our new President has a BLOG!

Thanks for bringing us into the 21st Century, Mr. President!

Brief Hiatus

Monday, January 12th, 2009

I’m going to take a brief hiatus from posting – so see you at, or after PETE & C!

Stand up and shout

Saturday, January 10th, 2009

Just saw this sign of hope on Gary Stager’s blog, and I think it’s important.

Gary writes:

It’s refreshing that the progressive education movement is finally embracing the power of the web. We still have a way to go before equalling the power and influence of our our harshest critics online.

After 8 long years, it’s time to have our voices heard. Check out Will We Really – and if you are so moved, sign the petition.