Notice anyone you know on the WAVY Kid Talk program, 4/17/2010?
I had the opportunity to be a guest expert on WAVY Kid Talk program. The theme we talked about was Tech Safety. Its a crazy world out there and its important for children (and adults) to remain safe especially with technology.
PS- And to anyone who has asked the age old question, "Is the green room really green?"-- The green room wasn't all that green.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
SEEDS Blacksburg Price House Nature Center's public opening!
SEEDS Blacksburg Price House Nature Center's public opening is this coming Saturday, April 17th 11AM 4PM.
Find us at www.seedsguys.org & www.facebook.com/blacksburgnaturecenter
Become a fan!
We'll also be at the nature center on Friday, April 16th for VT Remembrance Day to honor Julia Pryde.
WE ARE TAKING VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS NOW For our open public hours. Please inquire with us if you are interested.
Exhibits
Birds migration, bird feeders, bird watching
Insects social insects > VT Beekeeping club will be setting up a living observation hive.
Trees Wood, tree parts, trees and you
Seasons and trees
Skulls, bones, and shells
Regional Wildlife
Making Animal Tracks
Local waters: Freshwater Heritage of Blacksburg
Story telling area (kid-style nature books always welcome)
"What is it?" exhibit
Matching exhibit
Art in Nature: Kids interpret the environment through art
Cave life and karst geology (coming soon)
GLOBE monitoring site (coming soon)
Vision discovery (coming soon)
Feel free to stop by and check out our progress. The price house gardens are begining to bloom!
SEEDS Summer Field Camps 2010
SEEDS summer camp schedule is posted on our website. Open registration began on 1 April. You can print a registration form from our website and mail it in. Sorry no online registration. We must have a deposit and your signature on the registration form.
Find us at www.seedsguys.org & www.facebook.com/blacksburgnaturecenter
Become a fan!
We'll also be at the nature center on Friday, April 16th for VT Remembrance Day to honor Julia Pryde.
WE ARE TAKING VOLUNTEER APPLICATIONS NOW For our open public hours. Please inquire with us if you are interested.
Exhibits
Birds migration, bird feeders, bird watching
Insects social insects > VT Beekeeping club will be setting up a living observation hive.
Trees Wood, tree parts, trees and you
Seasons and trees
Skulls, bones, and shells
Regional Wildlife
Making Animal Tracks
Local waters: Freshwater Heritage of Blacksburg
Story telling area (kid-style nature books always welcome)
"What is it?" exhibit
Matching exhibit
Art in Nature: Kids interpret the environment through art
Cave life and karst geology (coming soon)
GLOBE monitoring site (coming soon)
Vision discovery (coming soon)
Feel free to stop by and check out our progress. The price house gardens are begining to bloom!
SEEDS Summer Field Camps 2010
SEEDS summer camp schedule is posted on our website. Open registration began on 1 April. You can print a registration form from our website and mail it in. Sorry no online registration. We must have a deposit and your signature on the registration form.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
InnovationSpace at Virginia Tech
At the Feb. 27th KTU the InnovationSpace at Virginia Tech came out to the afternoon hands-on activity time and some kids made videos using the technology they showcased! You can view the video's here- http://www.youtube.com/user/iSpaceKTU
Experiential Gallery for Creative Technologies
Experiential Gallery for Creative Technologies
The Experiential Gallery for Creative Technologies exists as a space where community, school, and university resources come together to allow visitors to experience learning through digital and technology-based arts. It is designed around creative research endeavors relating new media, digital and cyber arts, and experimental lab activities linked to all levels of education.
The Experiential Gallery is a product of digital arts projects designed and developed through collaboration among Virginia Tech faculty and students, education experts, and art organizations such as the Taubman Museum of Art.
At the Experiential Gallery, visitors of any age can explore multiple aspects of the exhibits. By entering with an open mind and willingness to play, ask questions, and learn, you can explore exhibits with all of your senses. You should come away with a sense of discovery and brains full of questions and ideas. After your visit, we encourage you to talk about your experiences with others, learn even more about the artists and their projects, and apply what you learned to their lives.
Visit the Experiential Gallery for Creative Technologies in Kent Square on Main St. in downtown Blacksburg. For more information about our exhibits: http://www.experientialgallery.vt.edu
The Experiential Gallery for Creative Technologies exists as a space where community, school, and university resources come together to allow visitors to experience learning through digital and technology-based arts. It is designed around creative research endeavors relating new media, digital and cyber arts, and experimental lab activities linked to all levels of education.
The Experiential Gallery is a product of digital arts projects designed and developed through collaboration among Virginia Tech faculty and students, education experts, and art organizations such as the Taubman Museum of Art.
At the Experiential Gallery, visitors of any age can explore multiple aspects of the exhibits. By entering with an open mind and willingness to play, ask questions, and learn, you can explore exhibits with all of your senses. You should come away with a sense of discovery and brains full of questions and ideas. After your visit, we encourage you to talk about your experiences with others, learn even more about the artists and their projects, and apply what you learned to their lives.
Visit the Experiential Gallery for Creative Technologies in Kent Square on Main St. in downtown Blacksburg. For more information about our exhibits: http://www.experientialgallery.vt.edu
Formula SAE will be at KTU!
The VT student team of Formula SAE will be at Kids’ Tech University on April 10th! Formula SAE is a project that challenges undergraduate mechanical engineers to design, manufacture, and test a Formula One style race car. It has been an exciting year of designing, building, and racing. VT Motorsports will go to competition in Michigan with a car which exemplifies our strive for perfection. The team is part of the WARE lab on the VT campus. Check out http://www.vtmotorsports.com/ for more information, pictures, and videos.
Marilyn Lanier will be exhibiting on April 10th!
“Paper Airplane Fly”
Aerodynamics of Paper Planes
Ever wondered what it takes for a plane to fly? Try designing your own paper airplane model. The skill of folding planes requires the ability to follow directions and attention to detail. Paper airplane folding is a great way to explore the fundamentals of flight through paper plane aerodynamics. The same forces that make a real airplane fly are involved with paper airplanes, just on a smaller scale. This activity requires teamwork. The objective is to design your best paper airplane within the set time and fly it. Making a paper airplane model that flies is easy, but the challenge is to make a plane that will fly further and preferably land in style.
Marilyn Lanier, B.S, M.Ed.
PhD Candidate, School of Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
Secondary Science Education
Virginia Tech
Aerodynamics of Paper Planes
Ever wondered what it takes for a plane to fly? Try designing your own paper airplane model. The skill of folding planes requires the ability to follow directions and attention to detail. Paper airplane folding is a great way to explore the fundamentals of flight through paper plane aerodynamics. The same forces that make a real airplane fly are involved with paper airplanes, just on a smaller scale. This activity requires teamwork. The objective is to design your best paper airplane within the set time and fly it. Making a paper airplane model that flies is easy, but the challenge is to make a plane that will fly further and preferably land in style.
Marilyn Lanier, B.S, M.Ed.
PhD Candidate, School of Education
Department of Teaching and Learning
Secondary Science Education
Virginia Tech
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team of Virginia Tech (HEVT) will be at the April 10th KTU!
The Hybrid Electric Vehicle Team of Virginia Tech (HEVT) designs, builds, and refines hybrid electric vehicles as part of the GM and Department of Energy Sponsored, Advanced Vehicle Technology Competition series. Our focus is reducing petroleum energy use and greenhouse gases emissions, while maintaining consumer acceptability. This year, we have a new cool feature. A 40 mile range, electric only engine that transitions to FlexFuel power, to complete longer trips.
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