The author points out scientific errors presented in films, television shows, print media, and news. The Bad Astronomy list describes some particularly silly misconceptions. This is a good site for science teachers to use as an introduction to astronomy or as a complementary activity in astronomy or space science lessons. K-12 School Zone is an educational resource for students, teachers, and parents. The site promotes the use of newspapers and the Internet in the classroom, and includes curricula, projects, creative writing, and links to other educational sites.
Viewers gather facts and write stories using the same techniques that professional journalists use.
This is an interesting twist to traditional journalism teaching. Language arts and English classes will benefit from the site as well. Some games require Java-capable browsers. Many games and puzzles can be downloaded for use offline or in classrooms. The Wild, Wild Weather Page was created by the chief meteorologist at an Alabama television station.