In Part 2 of this series on Scientific Storytelling, we explored how stories from the history of science richly demonstrate the nuanced and sometimes surprising ways that science works. I shared the story of Einstein’s biggest blunder and highlighted a few insights into the nature of science that the story demonstrates. One of my big takeaways from studying the nature … Read More
Scientific Storytelling, Part One: Living Like a Narnian
Do you know someone who is an amazing storyteller? When they speak, you hang on each word as they slowly spin a story that is as thrilling as it is moving. Or maybe you know that in whatever tale they are telling, there is a deep nugget of wisdom or a belly laugh right around the corner. Well, I am … Read More
Storytelling: Deeper Than Learning
The universe is made of stories, not atoms. –Muriel Rukeyser Aha! Sonya was a very mature kindergartner whose mother was concerned that she would be bored in my class because she already knew how to do everything in the curriculum. Mom was especially peeved that I would be spending two days on the letter M, when her daughter already knew … Read More