Harvey Craft
I am a retired educator. Now I spend my time in educational research, consulting, and freelance writing. I am NBPTS certified in Adolescent Science and have taught grades six through twelve. Addtionally, I have been an assistant principal, principal, and district office employee.
I am a participant in nature. I enjoy long bicycle rides and heavy duty gardening. I am in love with learning, and my reading menu is diverse-- anything about science, American history, photography, gardening, physical fitness, creative writing, and current events. I am working on a novel, but the pace is slow.
I maintain an education blog (Dissenting Opinions) for teachers, administrators, and parents at http://teachingdoneright.blogspot.com/. I hope that the site will encourage needed discussion on all components of education. Join and comment or just comment..
Many of my friends and former co-workers view me as an iconoclast, and I suppose I am. It is a chance one takes when one is vocal. It is a title I carry proudly. My wealth is my family, friends, and the many students with whom I continue to maintain contact.
Latest Articles
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Common Reasons for not Being Able to Lose Weight
Many people eat reasonably, exercise moderately, and do the right things for weight control but still gain weight. Weight loss can be complicated.
May 5, 2012
- Harvey Craft
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Teaching, Lecturing, and Note-taking in Middle and High School
All teachers use the time-honored technique of lecturing occasionally. There are right and wrong ways to lecture. Don't assume that all students benefit.
Apr 28, 2012
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Transit of Venus will be the Last One for over a Century
Venus will repeat it 2004 transit on June 5 and 6, 2012. Transits of Venus are rare. For those who miss the June 2012 event, the next one will be in 2117.
Apr 18, 2012
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World Gold Supplies may be Getting Scarce
People are accustomed to hearing about declining oil reserves. Gold may be next on the endangered list. There may be no gold to mine by 2025.
Apr 16, 2012
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Bulging Eyeballs in Dogs may be due to Extraocular Myositis
Some breeds of dogs have eyeballs that seem bulge normally, like pugs and some terriers. But when it's not normal it might be extraocular myositis.
Apr 12, 2012
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The Helium Shortage and Other Helium Facts
Helium is most commonly known as the gas used to fill lighter than air balloons. However, helium is more than a novelty and it's getting scarce.
Apr 10, 2012
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Energy from Methane Hydrate: the Promise and Peril
A curious substance located on the ocean floor could provide huge amounts of energy for the planet. Methane hydrate is abundant but potentially dangerous.
Mar 26, 2012
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What is Energy and Where is Energy?
Energy is in the news constantly. Clearly it is related to technology and how things work, but what is it? Energy is actually simple and plentiful.
Mar 16, 2012
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What is CNG and Will it Solve the U.S. Energy Problem?
"Natural gas" is used often by the media. The U.S. has a lot of natural gas, but what is it and can it help the energy problem? What are CNG and LPG?
Mar 10, 2012
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Asteroid 2012 DA14 may be on a Collision Course with Earth
The Earth seems to be in a shooting gallery for asteroids. Last year it as YU55 that passed by closer than the moon. Now one may pass by dangerously close.
Mar 7, 2012
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