Resources

Pharmacogenetics: What is it? How do I measure it? What does it mean to me?: (Acquired fall 2007) Presented by Dr. Joseph Bertino

Follow this link to view Dr. Kenneth Miller's presentation on the Dover Trial (Added fall 2007)

4E x 2 Instructional Model: (Acquired fall 2007) Here is a modified 5E instructional mdel that emphasizes the importance of formative assessment. Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Marshall.

Giving Meaning to the Numbers: (Acquired fall 2007) This powerpoint provides strategies to Integrate math and science. Presented by Dr. Jeffrey Marshall.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Global Warming, But Were Afraid to Ask: (Acquired Fall, 2007) This powerpoint was provided by Dr. Stephen Schneider, who is a coordinating author of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This Panel recently shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Al Gore.

Mars Rover Exploration Update: (Acquired fall 2006) This powerpoint was presented by Diane Bollen, a research support specialist at Cornell, at the STANYS 111th conference. It provides a review of over two years of exploration on the surface of Mars by the Land Rovers Spirit and Opportunity.

Avian Flu Update: (Acquired fall 2006) Dr. Jill Taylor from the NYS Department of Health presented this powerpoint at the STANYS 111th conference. Learn the latest about the Avian Flu and its potential to become pandemic.

Neuroscience Update: (Acquired fall 2006) This powerpoint was presented by Kenneth Wesson, an internationally known consultant on neuroscience during his keynote address at the STANYS 111th conference.

In Pursuit of Pulsars: (Acquired fall 2006) Dr. Joceyn Bell Burnell talks about a star that she discovered as a graduate student as the STANYS Fellows speaker at the 111th conference. This discovery was awarded a Nobel Prize.

What’s Going on in the Universe: (Acquired fall 2006) This is a powerpoint presented by internationally known astrophysicist, Dr. Jocelyn Bell Burnell at the STANYS 111th conference. In this powerpoint the need for dark matter and dark energy is explained.

Genetic Witness: DNA at the Scene of the Crime: (Acquired fall 2005) PowerPoint lecture by Dr. Barry Duceman, Director of Biological Science at the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center. This presentation provides an understanding of how DNA evidence is used to solve crimes.

The Science Behind the Earthquake and Tsunami of Dec. 26, 2004: (Acquired fall 2005) PowerPoint lecture by Dr. Rob McCaffrey, Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This slide show provides cutting edge science about tsunami formation.

To The Moon and Beyond! (Acquired fall 2005) PowerPoint images by Dr. Harrison Schmidt, Apollo astronaut, scientist and last man to step on the Moon.  Excellent pictures taken enroute and on the Moon, some by Dr Schmidt.

Talesnick's Physical Science Activities: (Acquired fall 2005) Download (MS Word) descriptions of Irwin Talesnick's demonstrations and experiments from this Website. Topics covered are sound, light, copper (II) chloride cell, and electrolysis of sodium sulfate solution.