Science Gnus

Professor Sy Yentz' Science Gnus - pronounced "news" - a Factual (mostly) and Fictual (sometimes) source of gnus for everyone.

Science Gnus is a compendium News of Science, History, Mathematics and Items of Interest with, comment and elucidation, for each day of the year. It also contains Professor Sy Yentz, answering questions, Dr. Matt Matician connecting science and mathematics, the Activity of the Month, Factorinos, Trivia Questions, Bonus Trivia Questions, Extinct Kaput animals and plants, Jokes, Obscure Questions, Scientists of the Month, and the Flower, Rock and Words of the Month

Just click on the Black Lines Below or the Blue Buttons on the Left

For Every Month you'll find:

Ask Professor Sy Yentz - Science and nature question answered by the infamous Professor Sy Yentz

Dr. Matt Matician Says " It all adds up" - Science statistics that everyone would like to know

Fascinating Factorinos - Obscure facts that will enrich your life.

Trivia Question, Obscure Question, Bonus Trivia Question - Amaze everyone with your encyclopedic knowledge

Da Woid a Da Month - Our science word of the month

Going Going Gone - Extinct animal - Each month we highlight an animal, or plant, that has become extinct

Humorous Attempts at Humor- jokes

Activity of the Month - A science activity to try with a class or at home

La Fleur de la Month and Ze Rock of ze Month - the featured flower and rock of each month

Bonus Gnus and Surprises - Every month

Pages are updated several times a month by Science Gnus Editorial fiat or whim.

Note: Professor Sy Yentz is very shy and does not make personal appearances.

John Cafarella, however, is available for school and district Professional Development activities ranging from keynote speeches to workshops to consultations.

Remember, you can also click on the blue buttons in the column on the left

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John Cafarella has been in education as a teacher and supervisor for thirty-five years. He has taught grades 4, 5, and 6 at the elementary level and Earth Science in grades 8 and 10 at the secondary level. He has been director of a school-based planetarium in the Bronx, NY working with grades K-12. John has also supervised K-12 science and mathematics programs in New York City and Newburgh, NY.
     John writes and edits Science Gnus, a monthly newsletter and now a Website <http:/sciencegnus.com> that highlights local, state, and national science education news. Calendars, trivia, activity ideas, and strategies for professional development can be found on the site sprinkled with humor, puns, and challenges to think outside the box!.   John has also written Science Funomena, a weekly science education column, for the New York Daily News as well as study guides for commercially released movies. He has written and directed federal, state and private grants totaling over 6 million dollars.
     Since his “retirement”, John has served as Project Director for a National Science Foundation Mathematics professional development grant, “Teacher Leaders = Mathematics Success” at Lehman College in Bronx, New York. He is a consultant for several school districts, as well as for Delta Education. His blend of humor and his knowledge of educational issues make him a popular presenter at local, state, and national levels.
     John has received the School and Culture Award sponsored by the Alliance for the Arts as well as the Leadership in Science Education Award for the NYS Science Supervisor of the Year. He is also the first supervisor to receive the Science Teachers Association of New York State (South-East)(STANYS) Outstanding Teaching Award.

Write to us at syyentz@ptd.net