A blog series that teaches you complex science words which are sure to impress at the dinner table. Whether you are on a date, trying to impress your boss, or just trying to prove to your mom and dad that you have been listening in science class, this blog series is sure to come in […]
Read More Talk Nerdy To Me: ‘Trophallaxis’A blog series that teaches you complex science words which are sure to impress at the dinner table. Whether you are on a date, trying to impress your boss, or just trying to prove to your mom and dad that you have been listening in science class, this blog series is sure to come in […]
Read More Talk Nerdy To Me: “Thigmotaxis”This post, and posts like it, is an attempt to make real-life geological phenomena more accessible to a rising generation of tech-savvy, gaming youth. Studies have shown that there is room in education for the use of virtually created worlds from video games to teach real-world geology and other scientific processes. One particular study of […]
Read More Zelda Breath of the Wild Geology Tour: Death MountainGreetings trainer! My name is Professor “Quaking” Aspen. ‘Aspen’ is my family name while ‘Quaking’ is just a nickname given to me because of my muscular physique… and because I have had tremors since I was a boy. “Why do all professors in this world have tree names” you ask? I have no idea what […]
Read More Professor Aspen’s Research Quests: The Torterra EffectGreetings trainer! My name is Professor “Quaking” Aspen. ‘Aspen’ is my family name while ‘Quaking’ is just a nickname given to me because of my muscular physique… and because I have had tremors since I was a boy. “Why do all professors in this world have tree names” you ask? I have no idea what […]
Read More Professor Aspen’s Research Quests: CrustleThis post, and posts like it, is an attempt to make real-life geological phenomena more accessible to a rising generation of tech-savvy, gaming youth. Studies have shown that there is room in education for the use of virtually created worlds from video games to teach real-world geology and other scientific processes. One particular study of […]
Read More Zelda Breath of the Wild Geology Tour: The Rock Rings MysteryI have found that Minecraft, as an educational tool, is very effective in helping students understand science concepts. When students are tasked with a “Minecraft Build Challenge” in my classroom, they are required to demonstrate modeling skills, solve problems, practice engineering principles, and have fun. Though the ‘fun’ part is what the students see first, […]
Read More Minecraft Build Challenge: Photosynthesis and RespirationI have found that Minecraft, as an educational tool, is very effective in helping students understand science concepts. When students are tasked with a “Minecraft Build Challenge” in my classroom, they are required to demonstrate modeling skills, solve problems, practice engineering principles, and have fun. Though the ‘fun’ part is what the students see first, […]
Read More Minecraft Build challenge: Change in species over timeGreetings trainer! My name is Professor “Quaking” Aspen. ‘Aspen’ is my family name while ‘Quaking’ is just a nickname given to me because of my muscular physique… and because I have had tremors since I was a boy. “Why do all professors in this world have tree names” you ask? I have no idea what […]
Read More Natural History Museum of Video Game Characters: The Pikachu Exhibit[Enjoy our exhibit background music courtesy of OC Remix! Song Title: “The Loneliest Bounty Hunter in the Universe” Remixer: Pyrus. Composers: Kenji Yamamoto and Minako Hamano. ] Missed the First Exhibit? Click on the link below to see our opening Metroid Exhibit! Metroids A to Z What started as a brilliant solution for an ancient […]
Read More Natural History Museum of Video Game Characters Metroids Exhibit 2: Metroids A to Z
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