Maya Prophecy and the Gems of the Medici

     

  

The HoustonMuseum
of 
Natural Science

Shell Educators’ Preview

You are invited to attend

 

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

4 – 7 p.m.

Maya:

This exhibition presents the story of the real Maya, which spans over three millennia. Topics include the evolution of kingship, the development of writing, math, astronomy and timekeeping. Information on the latest discoveries, such as a mural showing calendrical computations of a Maya priest, and the uncovering of a second inscription marking the December 21, 2012 date are included. Come visit and find an answer to the question: “What will happen on December 21, 2012?”
Organized by the Houston Museum of Natural Science and the Museo Nacional de Arqueología y Etnología, Guatemala City, Guatemala. Generously sponsored by HMW Entertainment and The Kislak Family Foundation.

Medici:
For almost three hundred years, generation after generation of the Medici family dominated city affairs and steered the course of art history in the city of Florence. It was the Medici family who funded the workshops of celebrated artists and artisans, and who commissioned and collected the masterpieces of art and antiquity. The immense power and wealth of this great dynasty was invested in its legendary collections, and the collection renowned as the Gems of the Medici is perhaps the finest in the world.
Organized by Contemporanea Progetti, Florence, Italy in collaboration with Museo degli Argenti, Palazzo Pitti and the Museo Archeologico Nazionale Firenze.

Scistarter

NSTA and SciStarter are partnering to connect teachers and their students to collaborative opportunities with scientists on cutting-edge research projects and informal science activities. Selected SciStarter citizen science projects now appear on the NSTA website each day connecting teachers with opportunities--ranging from analyzing distant galaxies to monitoring frog, firefly, or whale populations to detecting home and body microbiomes--so they and their students may communicate with researchers and learn about, participate in, and contribute to science in fun and engaging ways.

http://scistarter.com/

reprinted from an e-mail from the TEA science listserv

Astronomy Day

Looking for some fun this weekend? Its Astronomy Day at the George Observatory in Brazos Bend Park. Click on the link below to view further details.

http://www.hmns.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=255&Itemid=271

HMNS Scoop

The HMNS is having some exciting events this October. Check out the link below to view the happenings.

http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=167ab29c9c930bedffc5d5c4b&id=f1f7a1bf9a&e=b17210bb3e

HMNS Boo-tacular

The Houston Museum of Natural Science is spotlight spooky specimens in the Hall of Americas. Follow this link to enjoy the scoop of scary specimens in history.

http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=167ab29c9c930bedffc5d5c4b&id=ecd06990a1&e=b17210bb3e

How Science Works

The subject of science is always changing. From the first man on the moon to our changing climate, scientists are changing the way they approach the study of science. Due to that, we must also support our students in their scientific approach to problems. The University of California Department of Paleontology has developed a site to support that initiative, http://undsci.berkeley.edu/. The links on this site give additional information for teachers on how to approach scientific study, and how it may be more spatial than linear. Take a few moments to explore and read the information.

Mars Rover Curiosity

Yahoo! has posted pics from the Mars Rover Curiosity in hi-def. Follow the link below and see what our scientists are discovering on the Red Planet.

http://news.yahoo.com/photos/mars-rover-curiosity-slideshow/curiosity-photo-1347284466.html

Shell Energy iPad app

Shell Energy has an exciting new app about the power of innovation and energy. The app explores how the Shell team brings energy to parts of the world and the technology involved in process. The link, http://www.shell.com/home/content/future_energy/inside_energy/, takes you to video that show the app features and applications.
The articles range from how Shell is collaborating with Ferrari to build a better race car, engineering students designing cars that run on a litre of fuel, and how to teach truck drivers better driving habits to combat rising oil prices.

DonorsChoose.org

Do you have a classroom project you wanted funded for your students? A great choice is to use the opportunities at DonorsChoose.org. It is an online resource where people can donate to your specific project. You can also apply for grants offered from many private companies such as Chevron. Click on the link below to find out more about DonorsChoose.org

Jason Project

SBISD was able to send two students and their teacher aboard the Nautilus to explore the Aegean Sea. The link below takes you the pre-recorded interview with the SBISD crew. Scroll down to the title "Live from E/V Nautilus" and click on the link "Watch a reply of this event!" http://www.jason.org/live

The New Alphabet

This is a fun document about the "new alphabet" for our 21st Century Learners. Have a great first day of school.

image taken from http://techcomic.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/alphabet-taught-to-kids-nowadays/

Welcome Back!

Welcome back Sherwood Eagles to the 2012-2013 school year. Teachers are awaiting their new and returning students for a fantastic year of learning and traveling. We have some new projects that involve visiting countries, and using technology to explore reading, math, science and social studies. It is going to be a fantastic year!