Issue 21 -- LAND, SEA, & AIR MAIL

May 2002

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay introduces your students to the world of animal physics. From elephants to birds, join LAND, SEA & AIR MAIL in learning about the physics behind some fascinating animal behaviors.

This month’s newsletter contains activities for K-3, 4-8 and 9-12 students. K-3 students explore the sense of hearing and the amplification of sound waves. 4-8 students can choose from four activities using equations that involve Newton’s Laws, defining sound and frequency, determining the speed of moving objects, or calculating density. 9-12 graders explore the physics of jumping using a kinematic equation.

The students at Potter Elementary School in Brainbridge, Georgia, won an Anheuser-Busch Environmental Excellence Award for their W.A.R. program (We Always Recycle). Learn more about their program at http://www.seaworld.org/EEAwards/2002/nwf.htm

Teaching about the environment is not always easy. Do you know a teacher who’s figured out a unique way to inspire students, communicate concepts, or encourage exploration? What about a school that has dedicated itself to a project? We want to hear about them. Use our easy entry form to nominate your favorite school or teacher.

Where In the World?

Julie's Journal
This month Julie reflects on the everyday importance of understanding physics, taught from a whale’s perspective!

Conservation Partners: National Geographic Society
National Geographic Society is the world’s largest nonprofit scientific and education organization. The monthly National Geographic for Kids classroom magazine is online and has games, activities, current news, and more.

Have You Seen This?

The Physics Central Web site is presented by the American Physical Society (yes, real life physicists). Their site has current news and discoveries, a “Dear Lou” ask-a-physicist column, and essays and excerpts authored by physicists. It also ranks and lists other Web sites for Teacher Resources and interactive activities.

The University of Colorado at Boulder put together the interactive Web site “Physics 2000” that explores some classic experiments in quantum physics and the life work of Albert Einstein.

COMING NEXT MONTH

Penguins in June? It may seem a little odd to us in summer, but not where penguins live in the Southern Hemisphere. June is the beginning of winter and the largest penguin, the emperor, is nesting and incubating an egg. Comes learn about this fascinating bird and its relatives in next month’s LAND, SEA & AIR MAIL.

rockhopper penguin (Eudyptes chrysocome)

SeaWorld/Busch Gardens Animal Information Database
http://www.seaworld.org/ / http://www.buschgardens.org/