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Wednesday, June 13, 2007

RIP, Mr Wizard

If you're like many people of either my generation or of my children's generation, you can remember watching TV and learning about science from Mr. Wizard. At the age of 89, he has passed away.
"Over the years, Don has been personally responsible for more people going into the sciences than any other single person in this country," George Tressel, a National Science Foundation official, said in 1989.

"I fully realize the number is virtually endless when I talk to scientists," he said. "They all say that Mr. Wizard taught them to think."
I never became a scientist, but I definitely learned more about what makes science interesting from Mr. Wizard than from any of my classes in school. My daughters loved watching his very low key show on Nickleodeon. With his gentle, clear explanations of simple scientific principles, he introduced several generations of children to science. He didn't need flashy graphics and animation to make science interesting. Don't we all wish that we'd had him for a teacher in school?
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If you're like many people of either my generation or of my children's generation, you can remember watching TV and learning about science from Mr. Wizard. At the age of 89, he has passed away.

"Over the years, Don has been personally responsible for more people going into the sciences than any other single person in this country," George Tressel, a National Science Foundation official, said in 1989.

"I fully realize the number is virtually endless when I talk to scientists," he said. "They all say that Mr. Wizard taught them to think."

I never became a scientist, but I definitely learned more about what makes science interesting from Mr. Wizard than from any of my classes in school. My daughters loved watching his very low key show on Nickleodeon. With his gentle, clear explanations of simple scientific principles, he introduced several generations of children to science. He didn't need flashy graphics and animation to make science interesting. Don't we all wish that we'd had him for a teacher in school?

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RIP, Mr Wizard

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HOME Betsy neither necessarily uses, nor endorses, the products advertised on this site. The truth about Avesil Cheap Hosting Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorney Dallas Bankruptcy Attorney Wikio Get exclusive travel deals and book discount cheap flights Online Bachelors Degree Comments from an AP history and government teacher in Raleigh, NC. e-mail betsynewmark AT gmail.com Commissions earned from selling items through Amazon will go towards buying materials for my classes. Thank you. Site Feed		Wednesday, June 13, 2007 RIP, Mr Wizard If you're like many people of either my generation or of my children's generation, you can remember watching TV and learning about science from Mr. Wizard. At the age of 89, he has passed away. "Over the years, Don has been personally responsible for more people going into the sciences than any other single person in this country," George Tressel, a National Science Foundation official, said in 1989. "I fully realize the number is virtually endless when I talk to scientists," he said. "They all say that Mr. Wizard taught them to think." I never became a scientist, but I definitely learned more about what makes science interesting from Mr. Wizard than from any of my classes in school. My daughters loved watching his very low key show on Nickleodeon. With his gentle, clear explanations of simple scientific principles, he introduced several generations of children to science. He didn't need flashy graphics and animation to make science interesting. Don't we all wish that we'd had him for a teacher in school? Labels: Education posted by Betsy Newmark permalink 6:44 AM 0 comments Comments: If you're like many people of either my generation or of my children's generation, you can remember watching TV and learning about science from Mr. Wizard. At the age of 89, he has passed away. "Over the years, Don has been personally responsible for more people going into the sciences than any other single person in this country," George Tressel, a National Science Foundation official, said in 1989. "I fully realize the number is virtually endless when I talk to scientists," he said. "They all say that Mr. Wizard taught them to think." I never became a scientist, but I definitely learned more about what makes science interesting from Mr. Wizard than from any of my classes in school. My daughters loved watching his very low key show on Nickleodeon. With his gentle, clear explanations of simple scientific principles, he introduced several generations of children to science. He didn't need flashy graphics and animation to make science interesting. Don't we all wish that we'd had him for a teacher in school? Labels: Education posted by Betsy Newmark permalink 6:44 AM 0 comments Comments: Post a Comment