Pumpkin launch today Monticello High! Engineering students built the trebuchet. Physics students built containers to protect pumpkins from breaking. So much fun! #iteachphysics

What's up? The Transit of Mercury! It's the last chance to see this rare event from the U.S. till 2049. On Monday, Nov. 11, our solar system's innermost planet will cross in front of the Sun. Here's how to watch: go.nasa.gov/34hp376

National Solar Observatory AURA @NSF_MPS The NSF's Inouye Solar Telescope provides unprecedented close-ups of the sun’s surface, but ultimately it will measure the sun’s corona – no total solar eclipse required. 😎 More: bit.ly/36FAjLo #SolarVision2020

We're saddened by the passing of celebrated #HiddenFigures mathematician Katherine Johnson. Today, we celebrate her 101 years of life and honor her legacy of excellence that broke down racial and social barriers: go.nasa.gov/2SUMtN2

Speaking Up Against Racism Around the New Coronavirus via Follow Learning For Justice (formerly TT) tolerance.org/magazine/speak…

The at-home AP Exams this year will not include any multiple-choice questions, only free-response questions adapted for secure testing at home. They will measure skills that can't be learned from Google or chats with friends. By April 3, we will post the specifics for each exam.

In response to COVID-19, we're developing AP Exams for this year that students can take from home. 2020 AP Exams will be: 🔹 Given May 11-22 and June 1-5 🔹 45 minutes long 🔹 Open book/open note 🔹 Online (or a photo of handwritten work) 🔹 FRQs only spr.ly/60151x40c

Here is the most reliable source in the universe discussing how to submit your 2020 AP Physics 1 responses. He suggests typing. Read Matt Sckalor's note to physics teachers: jacobsphysics.blogspot.com/2020/04/the-wo…

Resources from Follow Learning For Justice (formerly TT) to help spur much-needed discussion around implicit bias and systemic racism. They can also empower students to enact the changes that will create a more just society. #EdJustice bit.ly/2Xp3FfQ

What a great idea-how to see all students’ work while they are in breakout rooms. Extra setup but the closest I have seen to being able to walk around a physical classroom. Would even work for f2f/socially distanced group work. Definitely going to use this! Eric Brewe

All Space Considered – Remote is back live on #GriffithObservatoryTV tomorrow, August 7 @7:30pm PDT. Excited to meet Katie Mack (Katie Mack) and more. Sneak preview: we’ll teach you how to make your own beautiful NASA's Juno Mission images – no experience needed! griffithobservatory.org/programs/griff…

Online Teaching Can Be Culturally Responsive via @Tolerance_org tolerance.org/magazine/onlin…

For the 1st time, molecular water was discovered on a sunlit surface of the Moon, suggesting water may not be limited to cold, shadowed places. Goddard postdoc Dr. Casey Honniball, made the discovery using NASA's SOFIA Telescope airborne observatory. nasa.gov/press-release/…

Wow, big news for AP 1 teachers and students:

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A preview of what’s to come in just a couple of hours. Once I get this part behind me, I’ll finally be able to get to work. Can’t wait. #CountdownToMars

Wow- this is so amazing.

Starting today, JMRL is partnering with Va Dept of Health to distribute home COVID-19 test kits at all branch locations. No library card required. Call your local branch for an appointment. Curbside pickup ONLY. jmrl.org/covid19.html #jmrl #jmrlib #covid19 #rapidtest #atyourlibrary

We are hiring! Monticello High School in Charlottesville, Virginia is looking for a chemistry/physics teacher. MHS is a great place to work with amazing students and teachers. Come and join us! albemarleva.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.a…