In a case of life imitating art, the European Space Agency is working on an experiment designed to launch a projectile into space and collide with an asteroid in an effort to alter its path away from Earth.
"Concepts are being sought for both ground- and space-based investigations, seeking improved understanding of the physics of very high-speed collisions involving both man-made and natural objects in space," the ESA announced in a statement.
The plan will culminate in a large-scale experiment in 2020, at which time two spacecraft will be launched in the direction of a 2,600-foot asteroid called 65803 Didymos. One spacecraft will intentionally crash into Didymos, attempting to alter its course, while the other records the results.
Education World®
Copyright © 2013 Education World
Just like teaching gratitude, mindfulness is an intervention with a wide range of cognitive, psychological, and physical benefits. On a personal level, you will want to practice mindful strategies on your own in order to truly incorporate them into your classroom practice. Mindfulness is defined as 1. the quality or state of being mindful. 2. the practice of...
Did You Know?
1. In 2015, archaeologists found what is said to be the oldest pretzel. Found in Regensburg, Germany, the remains of two pretzels about 250 years old were found, beneath the floor in what had been a bakery.
2. In 2015, a pretzel weighing 1728 lb(...
Gratitude has been shown to improve mental health and boost relationships, and it is said to be a game changer in a person's life (Mindful Communication and Such, 2024). Galindo stated, "Research has found that more grateful people have more brain activity in the medial prefrontal cortex, the area associated with learning and decision-making. In the research, this brain activity persisted a month later, suggesting that gratitude has long-lasting effects" (2024).
Gratitude is defined...
The early childhood profession is constantly evolving. Today it is easier than ever to build a brand, show who you are as a professional, and put yourself out there as an innovative educator while learning yourself. I am always trying to stay abreast of current trends in education, learning new ideas, collaborating, sharing, and staying on top of new technology. We carry around a computer and television compacted down to the size of a small sandwich that will fit into our pockets. We are...
Professionalism as an early childhood educator is a vital component of being successful. There are many elements that encompass what a professional is, and in this article, we are going to address one piece of the puzzle. Having a professional presence as you grow and develop as an early childhood educator is an important aspect that some may look over. Having a professional presence can mean many things and is a powerful way to show your knowledge, skill,...
|
Sign up for our free weekly newsletter and receive
top education news, lesson ideas, teaching tips and more!
No thanks, I don't need to stay current on what works in education!
COPYRIGHT 1996-2016 BY EDUCATION WORLD, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
COPYRIGHT 1996 - 2024 BY EDUCATION WORLD, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.