The Barometer Question
"Some time ago I received a call from a colleague. He was about to give a student a zero for his answer to a physics question, while the student claimed a perfect score. The instructor and the student agreed to an impartial arbiter, and I was selected. I read the examination question: "Show how it is possible to determine the height of a tall building with the aid of a barometer." The student had answered: "Take the barometer to the top of the building, attach a long rope to


Science in the Classroom
Education systems across the globe face a common dilemma in how to ensure that students are prepared to compete in a global economy that is constantly seeking ways of breaking new ground. It is my belief that by creating opportunities for ‘Experiential Learning’ in the Science classroom we can offer students a rich and rewarding learning experience, which in turn will enable them to develop 21st century skills of life-long learning, needed in today’s work place. So what exact