Issue Six of Beyond Penguins: Rocks and Minerals - Posted to: Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears

Do you want to learn more about rocks, minerals, and what they can teach us about Earth's past? Have you ever wondered what types of rocks are found in Antarctica? If so, then the September issue of Beyond Penguins.. (Read More)

Engineering Education "Today in History" Blog: World's largest battery - Posted to: NSDL Pathways News

Today in History - August 27, 2003.. (Read More)

Teacher Tools that Integrate Technology: Wikis - Posted to: Exemplary Resources for Middle School Math and Science

This article was written by middle school science teacher Todd Williamson for the Integrating Technology column of Beyond Penguins and Polar Bears, an online magazine for elementary teachers. All versions of this article are licensed under a (Read More)

After 50 Years, Scientists Still Not Sure How DEET Works - Posted to: Connecting News with National Science Education Standards

DEET (short for N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide) is the most widely used insect repellent in the world for a very good reason – it works really, really well! Just a quick spray on exposed skin keeps mosquitoes, flies, fleas, chiggers, and ticks away... (Read More)

Celebrating Astronomy: A Star's Story - Posted to: NSDL Highlights

The NSDL Web Seminar Fall 2008 Series begins September 25th with another year of online professional development programs in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association. These 90-minute seminars allow educators to interact online with NSDL community experts.. (Read More)