Endeavor Shuttle Flight today

Another one of the Space Shuttles is flying across the country on the back of a 747.  After a stop in Houston, the Endeavor will arrive in California for permanent display in LA.  This is a very cool sight to see, but I am still sad to think the Space Shuttle Program is over.  It has lasted almost my whole life!

http://www.nasa.gov/

INBRE Teacher Mini-Grant Opportunity

This is a great source of support and funds.  I have used them in the past for specific supply requests in my outreach efforts.  Please take advantage of this grant opportunity by the deadline at the first of November. 

https://mail1.csi.edu/owa/WebReadyView.aspx?t=att&id=RgAAAAB2mE%2b8q%2f%2faQaiUVs7HAKrWBwAMK2X2tXzkQod1Y6PjMQkuAINQdza2AACGXJE0asl%2fQZrLbq%2b6NvU3AABASbT%2bAAAJ&attid0=BAAAAAAA&attcnt=1&pspid=_1347990043023_150931926

If this link does not work, please email me and I will send you the information directly!

Herrett Center Activities this week

I love the Herrett Center on the CSI campus in Twin Falls.  They have some fun activities lined up this week. 
HERRETT HAPPENINGS!

 

 

Mingle in the Jungle (Tuesday, 6:00 pm)

This twice-monthly “Mingle in the Jungle” starts at 6 pm in the rainforest exhibit.  See and touch live reptiles from our Jungle Archaeology exhibit and beyond.  Mingle in the Jungle is a free family activity held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month.

 

International Observe the Moon Night (Saturday, 8:00pm to 10:00pm)

The Herrett Center for Arts and Science will take part in “International Observe The Moon Night” from 8 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. The observatory will have several telescopes set up at various magnifications for moon and sky viewing. Admission is free of charge.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Planetarium Show:  “COSMIC COLORS: An Adventure Along the Spectrum!”

See the newest program at the Faulkner Planetarium, ‘Cosmic Colors: An Adventure Along the Spectrum’. We live in a colorful world. All around us we find vibrant greens, rich reds, cool blues, bright yellows and other colors. So what makes the sky blue? The plants green? What is responsible for color? Beyond the visible light we see are other wavelengths too, invisible to our eyes, but not inaccessible to us. Red, yellow, green, blue, purple, infrared, ultraviolet, x-ray; do all of these colors and wavelengths have unique personalities? Discover the nature of color and their personalities in this lively presentation.

The program, designed for all age groups, will illustrate what a colorful world we live in but how much we miss because we can’t see beyond what our eyes are equipped to detect. Discover the nature and origins of color in this lively presentation. Shows will be at 7 p.m. each Tuesday and Friday, and Saturday at 4 and 7 p.m. Other programs at the planetarium are ‘Lifestyles of the Stars’ at 2 p.m. Saturdays, ‘Lynyrd Skynyrd: Fly On Free Bird’ at 8:15 p.m. Fridays and ‘Led Zeppelin: Maximum Volume 1’ at 8:15 p.m. Saturdays.

Admission to the Faulkner Planetarium is $4.50 for adults, $3.50 for seniors, and $2.50 for students and children. Family specials are also available. For more information, call the Herrett Center for Arts and Science at the College of Southern Idaho at 732-6655 or go to www.csi.edu/herrett

 

 

Another Season of PBS Dialogue for Kids

Starting this week is another season of monthly shows about science on IPTV.  I really enjoy learning about the variety of topics that are presented, and I get a kick out of seeing friends from state agencies visit the show as Joan's guests.  The best part for me as an educator is that I can search the archives of previous seasons and get ideas and lesson plans from dozens of shows.

This month we will learn about Galaxies.  Tune in with your kids or DVR the show on Tuesday, Sept 18 at 2:00 PM.

http://idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/

Busy Fall Schedule of SCIENCE!

Well, I am back to blogging!  I hope you have missed me at least a little as I have adjusted to my new job with College of Southern Idaho.  I will be catching up this week so that families and teachers can be aware of all the great activities and resources available this time of year.

I am presenting at the Fall Conference of the Snake River Association for the Education of Young Children in October.   The focus of the conference is STEM, so I have some fun ideas for the day.  Follow the link to register if you are a preschool teacher, parent, or student.

http://idahoaeyc.org/affiliatesmain.php?inner=sna

Idaho Fish and Game Widlife Summit

This looks like a great opportunity for hunters and others who want to understand the wide variety of issues facing our wildlife managers throughout the state.  Please make an effort to participate wherever you call home!

When: August 24, 25 and 26, 2012.

Where: Riverside Hotel in Boise and at six concurrent satellite sites in Coeur d'Alene, Lewiston, Salmon, Twin Falls, Pocatello, and Idaho Falls. People may also participate online.

http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/public/about/?getPage=320

Creepy Crawly Day at the Herrett Center

CREEPY CRAWLY DAY!

All the reptiles and other critters at the Herrett Center for Arts and Science will be on display in the Herrett’s Rick Allen Community Room the afternoon of Saturday, Aug. 11 for the annual ‘Creepy Crawly Day.’

Herrett reptile specialist Nick Peterson and assistants will coordinate the free event from 1 to 5 p.m. by explaining how the creatures live, what they eat, where they are found in the world, and how they interact with their surroundings. In addition to the live reptiles that live at the Herrett Center, reptiles and other animals from other locations will be on display just for this event.

Families are encouraged to visit at no charge. The Herrett Center is located on the North College Road entrance to the College of Southern Idaho. For more information, call 732-6655 or log on to www.csi.edu/herrett.