One of the first examples of animal biology introduced in elementary school is that of the frog. Perhaps it is because frogs look different in all stages of their lifecycle. Their metamorphosis is so apparent in each stage, unlike a puppy to a dog, or cultivating small plants in the home garden. Both of which [...]
Just in: Do you remember what was the first example of animal biology that you were introduced to in elementary school? I’m willing to bet its that of the frog. Why frogs? Cold-blooded, slimy, dank creatures instead of the more affable house pet like the dog or the cat? Well, I’m about to find out [...]
According to my mom, my two favorite words as a kid were “Why?” and “How?”. It used to drive her nuts. I was always wondering how the world around me worked. I tried all sorts of ways to get an answer. Remember the gimmicky X-ray glasses from the 60s? I even tried those but used [...]
Just in: Thanks to Touch Press, parents may not have to buy things a second time if the kids break things apart to find out what they look like on the inside… I can hear all the parents heave a sigh of relief already. So far my early impressions are pretty good. X is for X-Ray has a [...]
Late last year I got to get away to the New Territories, away from the light pollution of Hong Kong to enjoy a little bit of stargazing. I road tested Vito Technologies Star Walk and Solar Walk app and found that I came away with more fun and knowledge about the stars than I had ever [...]
Quite literally, I will be on the road and away from my computer and civilization from Boxing day onward till a few days past the New Year. Over the course of those days, I’ll be hanging out with some third-culture kids and ex-colleagues from years past (like fifteen years ago!) We’ll be playing, trekking and [...]
Over the years as a teacher, I’ve come across many bright foreign students who take classes below their learning ability because they fail to make the passing grade when tested in English and they struggle to make themselves understood when not using their first language. I have always found this to be a shame [...]