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Explore Science at the Nido Science Discovery Center

Did you know that many of the important discoveries and inventions that make our lives simpler, easier and better were created by Filipino scientists? Among them are Dr. Abelardo Aguilar who discovered erythromycin and Agapito Flores who discovered the florescent lamp. Sadly, however, these scientists are not always credited in the scientific journals and the like. Sometimes, it appears that we do not have the resources to further these ideas, thus these are left as just that: ideas until someone from a more developed country can expound studies on these things.

It’s nice to know, however, that nowadays, the Filipino is making a name in the fields of science and engineering. Remember that solar car project by students of the De La Salle University named Sinag? And just recently, students of the Philippine Science High School impressed the world with their robotics projects.

Further, it is encouraging to note that there is a major effort to furthering science discovery in our country. Last July 20-26,  the Nido Fortified Science Discovery Center in Mall of Asia joined the Department of Science and Technology in celebrating National Science Week.  Several lecture workshops were held to help kids become better learners.

Unfortunately, I was not able to attend the celebrations but I am quite interested in attending one of the lecture workshops slated on August 1 about creating Mind Maps. Being a teacher in the transformative learning pedagogy, I believe this will be quite helpful for me.

Mind Maps aim to help children (and adults as well) organize thoughts and understand concepts better. This technique was developed by Tony Buzan. These workshops will help teach participants how to create a Mind Map that can help one make notes to retain important information in a fun way. Also, it can help simplify, explain and organize ideas and concepts.

For more details and/or to register please call the following numbers 813-2732/03 and 830-2191

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SM IMAX: The Ultimate Digital Experience

Stories come to life bigger and brighter at the SM Cinemas as they usher in the latest of their digital theaters, the IMAX at SM North Edsa. Old classics like Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” and modern bestsellers such as Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince will bring viewers to new heights as they see more, hear more, and feel more in this 3D cinema.

The IMAX at SM North Edsa is the second theater of this kind opened in the Philippines, the first of which is located at SM Mall of Asia. It is said that these theaters are the world’s most advanced digital theatre systems.

SM’s IMAX Theatre at North Edsa will open on July 16, 2009 with it’s screening of Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.

Other films to watch out for are as follows:

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince – July 16, 2009 (with exclusive IMAX 3D scenes)

As Harry Potter begins his 6th year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, he discovers an old book marked mysteriously “This book is the property of the Half-Blood Prince” and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort’s dark past.

Under The Sea 3D – August 2009

An underwater look at the diverse coastal regions of Southern Australia, New Guinea and the Indo-Pacific areas and the impact of global warming on the oceans.

A Christmas Carol 3D – November 2009

An animated retelling of Charles Dickens classic novel about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions.

Avatar 3D – December 2009

A band of humans are pitted in a battle against a distant planet’s indigenous population.

2010

How to Train your Dragon 3D – March 2010

Shrek Goes Fourth 3D – May 2010

Hubble 3D

Just today I showed a film in my class. This is testament to how much I have embraced technology as a teacher. This is definitely one teaching resource that will be included in my lesson planning

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Enchanted Kingdom Pays it Forward.

I was recently invited to a blogger event in Enchanted Kingdom where I got to experience their thrilling and exciting Magicalympics. It was an exhausting yet amazing day! But that is not what this post is about. You can read more about that in my other blog by clicking the link above.

What struck me with EK’s new line up is how they have managed to incorporate paying it forward with their Celebrity Storyteller program. By inviting some of our local celebrities to host a storytelling session at Eldar’s Tent, 30 children from the celebrities chosen charity are welcomed to the park free of charge! It is nice to know that companies like Enchanted Kingdom try to include our less fortunate children by giving them a fun filled day of excitement. Knowing this makes me feel more encouraged to spend my money in the park!