Got some free time?
Here is a great collection of links to check out, relating to things we've learned and/or talked about in class. Have fun! (but only if you've gotten enough sleep, had enough to eat, finished your homework, and aren't denying your loved ones the pleasure of your company)
Why the Mantis Shrimp is my New Favorite Animal - Learn about an incredible animal with 16 different classes of visual photoreceptors (as compared to our three). Then check out these videos put out by the Smithsonian channel, Earth Unplugged, Discovery, and National Geographic, and lose yourself in the Wikipedia article.
How a Superconducting Camera Could Revolutionize Astrophysics - Mr. Rosenberg's cousin is an astrophysicist who has developed a whole new imaging technology for looking at the stars, and this article talks all about the photoelectric effect, the electromagnetic spectrum, spectrophotometry, and so much more!
Why the Mantis Shrimp is my New Favorite Animal - Learn about an incredible animal with 16 different classes of visual photoreceptors (as compared to our three). Then check out these videos put out by the Smithsonian channel, Earth Unplugged, Discovery, and National Geographic, and lose yourself in the Wikipedia article.
How a Superconducting Camera Could Revolutionize Astrophysics - Mr. Rosenberg's cousin is an astrophysicist who has developed a whole new imaging technology for looking at the stars, and this article talks all about the photoelectric effect, the electromagnetic spectrum, spectrophotometry, and so much more!
Looking for something to do?
This year's Clean Tech Competition is "Feed the World": develop a clean energy solution to help combat this worldwide problem. Solutions may take on aspects of growing, harvesting, or distributing food, or any other facet of food availability that you choose to improve. Your team (1-3 students between 15 and 18 years old) will identify a specific problem, explain and analyze in detail, and design a solution that can be used to help the affected populations. Your team must register by February 20 and paper submissions are due by March 6th.