All of this is done as part of the disaster scenario in which each classroom assumes the role of a country of their choice. The unique feature of the Sky program is that it requires total interactivity and cooperation among all participating classes. The CD ROM contains samples of student work in science with explanatory information, including assignment details, skills that are addressed, and how the teacher assessed the work. If so, the Science Songwriter's Association wants to change all that and get them singing the sciences. Any student, from kindergarten through college, may submit original science song lyrics set to an original, public domain, or popular melody.
Rap is also acceptable.
The song should teach or illustrate a scientific idea or concept. The programs cover a wide variety of scientific disciplines and take place throughout the year predominately at colleges and universities. Many programs specifically target members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the sciences. Technology giant Intel funded the organization Science Service to update and improve the publication in 1999. On his Learning How Everything Works Web site, Mr. Brain explains the inner workings of familiar technologies, ranging from diesel engines to Web servers.