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Impressions of New Zealand

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Administrator

A few days ago I returned to Australia after spending 4 weeks touring various parts of New Zealand. I am now ready to detail my impressions of New Zealand. New Zealand is a small country in the South Pacific Ocean, … Continue reading →

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Thinking Big: What Exactly Is a Continent?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Administrator

[This is Part 3 of a 3-part essay. Part 1 was entitled "Making Sense of the Senses". Part 2 was entitled "The Day Pluto Got Demoted". In each of the 3 parts, we look at a simple classification system that … Continue reading →

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The Day Pluto Got Demoted

Posted on December 11, 2010 by Administrator

[This is Part 2 of a 3-part essay that looks at some of the simple classification systems that form a cornerstone of how we think, learn, and teach. Part 1 was entitled "Making Sense of the Senses". Part 3 will … Continue reading →

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