I am amazed how excited my students are about Curiosity. We talked about the landing on Monday, the first day of school. Yesterday and today, the students wanted updates. Is there a descent video available? Are color photos available yet? What’s Curiosity doing? I think Curiosity will be an ongoing theme and topic of conversation… Continue reading Curiosity is contagious!
Category: MSL/Curiosity
The first day of school was all about exploration.
Another first day of school came and went. Today felt different. I didn’t have the nerves or jitters like I usually do, but then, I didn’t run first day activities the same, either. Our day focused on Curiosity’s spectacular mission and landing on Mars. We also watched videos of the launch. One of the coolest… Continue reading The first day of school was all about exploration.
The big day is almost here!
In just a few hours, a couple of amazing, exciting things will be happening! First, Curiosity will be landing on Mars. The landing is schedule for 1:31 am EDT. However, because of the distance between Earth and Mars and the orientation of the satellites orbiting Mars that will send the signal back to Earth, it… Continue reading The big day is almost here!
First impressions matter – or why I’ll wear my blue flight suit on the first day of school
You always hear that what you do on the first day of school sets the tone for the rest of the year. And I also believe the first impression you give matters. How many of us judge of a book by its cover – even though we know we’re not “supposed to”? Here’s the funny… Continue reading First impressions matter – or why I’ll wear my blue flight suit on the first day of school
Thanksgiving Break and a Rocket Launch
It’s Thanksgiving week in the US, and for the second time, my district has the entire week off. Let me tell you, it’s a really nice break at a much needed time. I registered to attend the #NASATweetup for the launch of the Mars Science Laboratory/Curiosity Rover which is right around Thanksgiving. I found out… Continue reading Thanksgiving Break and a Rocket Launch