Head Rush - fun science show from Discovery with great website

Head Rush is a one-hour, commercial-free TV show on the Science Channel using a mash-up of resources from Mythbusters. It is aimed at middle-school students, but is great for any age. It explores science and technology and how it impacts us in everyday life. They also touch on math, engineering, natural history and space through hands-on experiments, video clips, questions and answers, games and more. There are also visits from other celebrities from Discovery TV, including Mythbusters.

The show is hosted by Kari Byron, who is also on Mythbusters. The show airs Monday-Friday at 4pm and Saturday mornings from 7am-9am.

The website has video clips from the show, games, science news, science information, and much more.

The show, and the website, are great for students and teachers and can be used to help students better understand and appreciate science.

Discovery Educator Network Virtual Conference

Discovery Education and the DEN (Discovery Educator Network) are having a Virtual Conference.

Spring Into Action at the DEN Virtual Conference
Spring Into Action with the DEN during this unique (and free) professional development event where you have the flexibility to attend online or in-person at one of many regional events hosted by the DEN Leadership Councils.

When?
Saturday, April 25, 2009
9 AM to 3 PM EDT

Where?
Online or in-person.

How much?
Free.

The day will feature a special presentation from Chris Lehmann, Principal of the Science Leadership Academy in the School District of Philadelphia as well as a great lineup of sessions from STAR Discovery Educators and the DEN team.

Click HERE to register. Remember, it's FREE!