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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!

Glue batik and semiconductors

August 31, 2018 by Lisa Grable Leave a Comment

Activity for children uses glue batik on fabric to show how silicon chips are made. Includes electric circuit diagrams for grades 4-12.

Modern engineering includes semiconductors in electronics, microprocessors, LEDs, solar panels, and more. How they work and how they are made can be difficult to teach to children. This glue batik activity uses a fun art project to give children a hands-on experience to help them learn the concepts. When people are working with circuits (such…

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College planning – Part 3 middle schoolers

July 20, 2018 by Lisa Grable 20 Comments

Preparing for college needs to start in 6th grade. Explore careers, high school planning, and post-secondary options. Use these tips for college planning.

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…

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Kilauea volcano eruption 2018 resources for insight

July 16, 2018 by Lisa Grable Leave a Comment

Kīlauea is a shield volcano on the south side of Hawaii island. The 2018 eruption has produced a huge amount of lava to alter landscape of Puna region.

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…

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Filed Under: Education, Hawaii, Science Tagged With: Big Island volcano, Halemaumau, Hawaii, Kilauea, Leilani Estates, Paheo, Puna, volcano, volcano data, volcano education

Teaching volcanoes lesson plans and research resources

May 28, 2018 by Lisa Grable Leave a Comment

5 volcano lessons use models to teach lava, magma, volcano characteristics, chemical reactions, and geothermal power generation. Gelatin, cake batter, candle, and other household items are used. Computer simulations, maps, and research are used in teaching volcanoes. Images: United States Geological Survey. Volcano Hazards Program.

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:…

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Filed Under: Education, Science Tagged With: Big Island volcano, chemistry, earth science, geothermal, Halemaumau, Kilauea, power grid, Pu'u O'o, Puna, STEM lessons, volcano, volcano activities, volcano data, volcano education, volcano lesson plans

Hexbug STEM Challenge engineering design cycle

April 27, 2018 by Lisa Grable Leave a Comment

Hexbugs STEM challenge activity for practicing the engineering design cycle. Using the behavior of different hexbugs also leads to discussion of adaptions of organisms. Design environment for hexbug motion with simple materials.

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…

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Filed Under: Education, Science Tagged With: 5E lesson plan, engineering design cycle, hexbug maze, hexbug track, incline plane, natural selection

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