I thought that I would ask a question that dealt with why do nails cells keep pushing up from their growth source when they die instead of like most cell breaking down and being replaced by a new cell. Also why do finger nails grow faster than toe nails. These both seem like pretty casual questions. I am hoping to get an answer before school starts back so I can share with my students. This is a topic that they would find interesting.
This happens often with technology in that we want an immediate response and rely on it to much at times. I have found that if I have technology built into my lesson for the day that I have a back up plan. I have had too many cases where technology failed me and had to scramble to find soemthing to fill in with.
Shannon,
ReplyDeleteI was perusing the Ask a Scientist site for your question and answer, too! I love your question, and when I look at the questions that are published on the site, (some great, some a little lame) I think yours should be up very soon! Don't give up hope! I did find it strange that after two weeks, the same questions appear to be up there that were up there before. Was there another section other than the "top 10" section or is that simply where we are suppose to find out if our questions made the "top 10"?
Janie
Shannon,
ReplyDeleteI am curious about the answers to both of your questions. While waiting for a response from the Ask a Scientist website, have you researched these questions on you own? I agree, you do have to have a back up plan when using technology. I do not think so people realize that using technology is not as easy as it sounds even if the teacher is willing to use it. A teacher can experience so many problems that will deter her efforts.
Alethea