Vote TODAY for Declo Robotics on the Idaho Powering Tomorrow Grant Page!

My friends have really done a great job for the lucky and hardworking students of Declo HS that are on the FRC Team!  Please vote for their grant submission this week on the Idaho Power Facebook page.  They deserve it and they are doing great things!!!!

http://apps.facebook.com/poweringlives/?sec=gl

Members of the Declo Team teleconferencing with the Pocatello Livewired Team.  Cool!

The Science of Shaun White

As I wait to watch the ABC/Hallmark movie tonight (see previous post), I am required to watch the Winter X Games with my teenage skiiers, because the recording of this 4-day event is protected by several treaties I had to sign earlier this week just in case I tried to change the channel.  But of course I can find science in anything!  So enjoy this clip from ESPN, that discusses the "Science of Shaun White."  It's a fun way to discuss physics and amazing snowboarding at the same time!  Science Rules!

http://search.espn.go.com/science-of-shaun-white/

Updated: ABC/Hallmark Movie Sunday night about an inspiring teacher and Space Camp!

I still dream of going to Space Camp.  This movie is tomorrow night, Sunday the 29th, on ABC, and I am so glad I found out about it; A Smile as Big as the Moon.  And I noticed last night that the moon is actually a crescent shape right now...interesting!  As part of the show, there is a sweepstakes and the grand prize is a family trip to Space Camp.  So please don't enter...I want to go!  But enjoy the show!

http://www.hhofsweepstakes.com/

{My satellite feed was spotty last night, so I am looking forward to watching it again on the Hallmark Channel starting next week.  I did enjoy the program, and it only made me want to go to Space Camp even more.  It was also fun to see this true story occurred during my Senior Year....like another movie that is coming out this week...I will blog about that in a few days!}

PLT Workshop in TF

Next weekend, Feb 3-4, Idaho PLT is having a workshop for early childhood educators.  This is a really fun way to get science and nature activities into your preschool curriculum, just in time for Spring!

We still have room for you in next week's "PLT Focus on Early Childhood" workshop in Twin Falls, Feb. 3-4. Sign up at www.idahoforests.org/plt1.htm.

Environmental Experiences for Early Childhood Ages 3-6

www.plt.org

 

 

Discover Engineering Day at BSU

This looks like an awesome day for the "E" in STEM!  I am hoping the weather is good enough for a road trip to Boise, because this free family event will be totally worth it! 

http://coen.boisestate.edu/DiscoverEngineering/

Here is the flyer...
http://coen.boisestate.edu/DiscoverEngineering/files/2012/01/Discover-Engineering-Day-flyer12_NM.pdf...

Way to go Idaho Power for sponsoring these events, then posting about them on FB.  Way to get the message out!  Go STEM!

Science Fair article, new Science Kids website, and Fellowship opportunity

I love finding new websites, and this one does not disappoint.  Science News for Kids is geared to students and teachers, with current articles like this one about science fair projects.  Teachers, follow the link to learn about a great fellowship opportunity.  The deadline to apply is in February.

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/2011/12/science-fair-as-a-family-affair/

Idaho Power sponsors Free Family Day at Birds of Prey

I saw this on FB yesterday, and the rain will keep me away today, but there is another date, February 18,  that I can finally travel to the Birds of Prey Center.  I have never been there with my family!

From Idaho Power
"We’re sponsoring Family Field Trip Saturday again this year at the World Center for Birds of Prey. The picture below has all the details, but here’s all you need to know: it’s tomorrow, it’s fun, it’s educational and it’s free!"

Remember that Idaho Power is also sponsoring Powering Tomorrow Grants and the deadline to apply and vote is Jan 31.   Vote for your favorite projects on Facebook.