Even in middle school, you need a college checklist. College planning needs to start before you start 9th grade so you can meet high school graduation requirements and college admission requirements. I’ve counseled many young people through the maze of applying for college. I’m sharing my tips for college planning for them. See Part 1 and…
Education
Why can’t school be more like summer camp?By approaching lessons and units with the perspective of camp counselors, you can inject the wonder and motivation that so often disappears in our testing-crazy times. Tutu is a name for a grandparent in Hawaii. When our grandsons come to spend time with us, we say they are at Camp Tutu! Welcome to Camp Tutu, my way of energizing science lessons!
Kilauea volcano eruption 2018 resources for insight
Kīlauea volcano is one of the five volcanoes on Hawaii, the Big Island of Hawaii. Eruptions have been happening there for hundreds of years. The eruption in 2018 has been very serious and long-lasting. My heart goes out to the people of Puna. Timeline for Kīlauea volcano eruption April 21 -27, 2018 the lava lake…
Teaching volcanoes lesson plans and research resources
The volcano eruption in Hawaii is a great learning opportunity for earth science, chemistry, and the power grid. Humans have been observing the power of the earth since the beginning of time and eruptions are still unpredictable. However, we have learned enough about volcanoes to collect data and try to explain what is happening. Disclaimer:…
Hexbug STEM Challenge engineering design cycle
My sweet friend, Michelle, is a woman with a passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). She is a STEM specialist and is an inspiration to kids and teachers. Michelle previously shared her Arbonne work with Casa Bouquet and now she has agreed to share some of her exciting STEM engineering design cycle activities for…
Upbeat graduation songs for camp etc.
How do you find upbeat graduation songs? It’s the time of year when closing ceremonies are happening: graduation, flying up, end of year, and last day of camp. I like to end camp with a demonstration for the campers’ friends and family. A closing ceremony shows the work the children have done and the products…