The statement "a picture is worth a thousand words" has haunted writers for ages. It gives photographers a leg up on their counterparts, since photographers only have to find the right angle and lighting to convey what could take even the most skilled writer a couple of pages to convey.

I just finished listening to an audio presentation from Dan Pink, author of A Whole New Mind. At the end of the presentation, one statement stood out in my mind as a great take home message. "While a picture might be worth a thousand words, a metaphor is worth a thousand pictures."

My challenge- to find great metaphors in science!

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For the past two years, digital video has quickly taken hold of science educators' attention as a valuable tool that can be incorporated into the classroom. While it may be true that a picture is worth a thousand words, a short video or animation may be worth a thousand pictures. It makes sense then that educators are looking for access to libraries of easily searchable, FREE, and quality video. Enter YouTube and Google Video.

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I have found some of the best free science worksheets on the Internet. I've been using these for the past two years in my own physical science classroom. The pacing is excellent, the curriculum is well thought, and the mix of exercises and content make these resources well worth the visit. You can find these resources from Mr. Murray's website by clicking here.

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