BONING UP : PROGRAM AIMS TO FIRE UP KIDS ABOUT SCIENCE.Byline: Alicia Doyle Daily News Staff Writer A toothpick toothpick, n a wood sliver used to cleanse the interdental space. toothpick, balsa wood, n a triangular wedge of balsa wood used to clean the teeth interproximally and stimulate the interdental gingival tissues. between his fingertips "Fingertips" is a 1963 number-one hit single recorded live by "Little" Stevie Wonder for Motown's Tamla label. Wonder's first hit single, "Fingertips" was the first live, non-studio recording to reach number-one on the Billboard Pop Singles chart in the United States. , 8-year-old Joshua Russell practiced the fine points of archeology Tuesday as he dug for raisins in a giant oatmeal cookie Noun 1. oatmeal cookie - cookies containing rolled oats cookie, cooky, biscuit - any of various small flat sweet cakes (`biscuit' is the British term) . His reward - a round of applause from classmates Classmates can refer to either:
The youngster's unusual performance was part of a morning assembly given by Science Adventures Inventors, representatives of a program dedicated to teaching life, physical and earth sciences. ``Our goal is to excite kids about science,'' said assembly presenter Dave Holt, who gave a 45-minute lesson on geology before the student body. ``It's not about walking away with complete knowledge of science, but getting excited and wanting to learn more.'' Tuesday's assembly featured an exploding miniature volcano and a display of rocks, minerals and replica fossils. Using elementary storytelling techniques, Holt explained the fundamentals of paleontology paleontology (pā'lēəntŏl`əjē) [Gr.,= study of early beings], science of the life of past geologic periods based on fossil remains. and the difference between sedimentary, metamorphic met·a·mor·phic adj. 1. also met·a·mor·phous Of, relating to, or characterized by metamorphosis. 2. Geology Changed in structure or composition as a result of metamorphism. Used of rock. and igneous rocks. Using a replica fossil as a visual guide, he explained how a bone can become a small treasure after absorbing the earth's minerals over millions of years. ``These are nature's clues,'' Holt told the youngsters. ``We can learn from what they leave behind.'' Established in 1979, Huntington Beach-based Science Adventures was formed to put more science in schools. The program also emphasizes the development and use of critical-thinking skills, science process skills and hands-on learning situations in teaching science concepts. Science Adventures offers programs throughout the year, including large group assembly presentations, field trips and after-school programs. Tuesday's assembly was the first of its kind presented to the youngsters at Campus Canyon. ``It should spark a curiosity about the world around them,'' said Principal Linda Bowe. ``Hopefully, they'll learn that geology is a part of everything.'' Chris Kelley, the school's program coordinator, chose the program after hearing about its success at other schools in Moorpark. ``The response was nothing but positive,'' Kelley said. CAPTION(S): 2 Photos Photo: (1--color in SIMI SIMI Sea Ice Mechanics Initiative SIMI Search for Intelligent Monkeys on the Internet SIMI Students Islamic Movement in India SIMI Society of Irish Motor Industry SIMI Smallholder Irrigation Markets Initiative only) Science presenter Dave Ho lt opens his mouth in mock fear as he holds a cow's skull above his head. (2--ran in SIMI only--color) Campus Canyon pupils react to Tuesday's science demonstration. Andy Holzman/Special to the Daily News |
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