The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).

Excerpt: I can see the flaming Sun—it is spewing red and yellow—I am so close to it. If I reach out, I can almost touch it.  It is very different here. It is dead quiet. Too quiet. ‘Am I really living here? It feels so surreal; I have to pinch myself.’ It is the year 2060. Someone… Continue reading The Fox, the Badger, and the Megalodon Shark Tooth (short story).

Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future?

Lesson: Essay writing – compare and contrast (Secondary School level). Exploring sustainable practice and our oceans. A 1000-word essay. By William Van Zyl (2020) Soft bait is a silent killer. Synthetic fishing lures have been developed to catch any type of freshwater and saltwater fish. Designers and manufacturers have spent large amounts of money, time,… Continue reading Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future?

Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future?

Lesson: Essay writing – compare and contrast (Secondary School level). Exploring sustainable practice and our oceans. A 1000-word essay. By William Van Zyl Copyright © 2020 by William Van Zyl Lesson (Essay Writing) – Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future? Lesson: Essay writing – compare and… Continue reading Helium Balloons and Chinese Lanterns: Our New Jellyfish and Alien ‘Space Killers’ of the Future?

Space Wheel Gravity: Your Spiritual Force

By William Van Zyl *Science and spiritual life parallels. True North (Verse) My bones and muscles are feeling weak. I don’t feel any pull; The influence of magnetic North is waning. But wait—I feel something… It is unfamiliar. To go with the flow or to resist? – that is the question. What is this unseen… Continue reading Space Wheel Gravity: Your Spiritual Force

Creatica: A Believers Guide to Perfectica.

July 2019 By William Van Zyl – A long-form article (3900 words with several images). Will take about 23 to 28 minutes to read. Introduction: Overview: Looking at the possible annihilation and extinction of animals, birds, insects, fish, and other animal life species on earth in a scientific, novel, and unique way. Futuristic. The intricate… Continue reading Creatica: A Believers Guide to Perfectica.

Newly published Minecraft Education lesson (free download): ‘Design a Basic Research Centre in Antarctica.’

Activities and tasks: Do research on the research station aspects in Antarctica. See the learning intentions for details. Collaborate in teams on the design and layout of the station. Consider the goals and objectives of the station. Come up with a basic plan for the research station. Choose building materials. Construct the research station by… Continue reading Newly published Minecraft Education lesson (free download): ‘Design a Basic Research Centre in Antarctica.’

Micro:bit BCC – The ultimate way to start learning about coding computers as a beginner.

WHAT IS THE MICRO:BIT BBC? I have ordered the micro bit as well as the inventors kit a couple of days ago (New Zealand). It is amazing! The perfect to teach computer coding to beginners  –  Python. As a high school teacher, the micro bit is probably the best choice for any digital or technology teacher, to introduce… Continue reading Micro:bit BCC – The ultimate way to start learning about coding computers as a beginner.

STEM Education

Credit image: http://www.speedofcreativity.org/2014/04/02/print-a-qr-code-for-an-audioboo-recording/ WHY IS STEM EDUCATION SO IMPORTANT? http://engineeringforkids.com/article/02-02-2016_importanceofstem Why STEM? “In the 21st century, scientific and technological innovations have become increasingly important as we face the benefits and challenges of both globalization and a knowledge-based economy. To succeed in this new information-based and highly technological society, students need to develop their capabilities in STEM… Continue reading STEM Education