Check out these cool Thumb Pianos:
Go to https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/105746527607866059186/105746527607866059186/posts to learn how to make your own.
Wednesday, August 7, 2013
Monday, July 15, 2013
MAKER CAMP This WEEK
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| The Vibrobot |
CHECK OUT OUR MAKER CAMP PROJECT for this WEEK.
http://makezine.com/projects/vibrobots/
MAKE and bring it to the next MUSE Maker Meet Up next Tuesday!
Under the Sea!
Dr. Dijanna and teachers from around the country are building ROVs and ROV controls at the MATE Summer Institute. She is using her STEAM skills to build a very cool underwater exploration vehicle. Green STEAM will introduce underwater robotics to MUSE school this year!
ELECTRONICS, ENGINEERING, MATH, DESIGN, and EXPLORATION with a ROV!
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| Team of Science Teachers building a Remotely Operated Vehicle |
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| Dr. Dijanna wiring the control board and connecting a joystick. |
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| A close up of the K166 IC unit and control box |
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| The ROV Rainbow Fish |
We are looking forward to MUSE STUDENTS imagining, designing, building, and testing MUSE School ROV's this year!
Full STEAM Ahead!
Friday, July 12, 2013
Monday, July 8, 2013
MUSE Maker Camp Meet-up on TUESDAY!
MUSE is getting ready for our meet up on Tuesday!
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Come join us and win some of these cool prizes!
contact dfigueroa@museschool.org for more information
Friday, July 5, 2013
MAKER CAMP at MUSE Information
Maker Camp at MUSE School CA
This year MUSE School was selected to be one of one hundred National Maker Camp 2013 Super Affiliates!Maker Camp* is a free six week online camp that will guide campers through daily hands-on do it yourself projects at home!As a Maker Camp Affiliate the MUSE School Maker Space will open on Tuesdays for campers to get together, share projects, and make!
BUILD AT HOME- Follow along as we post fun DIY projects for campers to build on their own.
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| MUSE Maker Space |
HANGOUT WITH US-Join daily Google+ Hangouts, where we'll share tips and tricks on
the projects and go on virtual Field Trips to amazing places.
SHARE PROJECTS-See what other campers are building, and share your own project
photos and videos on Tuesdays and on the MUSE google+ site
JOIN US in person at the MUSE Maker Space on Tuesdays 8:30am-2:00pm
Check out https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/105746527607866059186/105746527607866059186/posts
For more information contact dfigueroa@museschool.org
the projects and go on virtual Field Trips to amazing places.
SHARE PROJECTS-See what other campers are building, and share your own project
photos and videos on Tuesdays and on the MUSE google+ site
JOIN US in person at the MUSE Maker Space on Tuesdays 8:30am-2:00pm
Check out https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/105746527607866059186/105746527607866059186/posts
For more information contact dfigueroa@museschool.org
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Check out our google+ site for More Maker Camp Content!
https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/105746527607866059186/105746527607866059186/posts
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Maker Camp 2013: Supercharge Your Summer!
Join us at the MUSE GREEN STEAM MAKER SPACE FOR MAKER CAMP 2013!
Saturday, June 29, 2013
MAKER CAMP 2013!
This summer MUSE School CA will be a MAKER CAMP SUPER AFFILIATE!
Maker Camp is a 6-week virtual summer camp for anyone interested in DIY, making, creating, crafting, hacking, tinkering, and discovery. Green STEAM in Full FORCE! It's free and it starts on July 8! Join us for 30 days and 30 projects. We’ll post projects and activities, and use Hangouts to visit cool places and meet interesting makers.
Check the blog for updated information and details on how to join!
MAKER CAMP STARTS JULY 8th
Sunday, June 23, 2013
We made it to Washington DC
MUSE School CA and the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER Team cross country tour arrived in Washington DC on June 7th. The team spent the previous seven days visiting cities across America and spreading a message of imagination and innovation. We connected with young people, parents, and teachers across the nation with the goal of inspiring them to think sustainably, embrace curiosity, and take an active role in STEAM education. Examples of GREEN STEAM in action were observed across the country (see photos below). The DEEPSEA CHALLENGE EXPEDITION Team included engineers, scientists, filmmakers, designers, public relation specialists, media specialists, writers, and artists, and educators. The submarine is an amazing example of how integrating SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, the ARTS, and MATHEMATICS can lead to creative solutions and make the impossible happen!
DEEPSEA CHALLENGE and MUSE GREEN STEAM @ Georgia Aquarium!
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| DEEPSEA CHALLENGER submarine in fromt of the Georgia Aquarium |
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| MUSE GREEN STEAM EXPERIMENT IN A BAG *make a model submarine using reclaimed materials* |
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| MUSE School CA table |
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| MUSE School CA Team members |
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| A River of Words- a exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium that includes poems, illustrations, and essays about the ocean written by children. STEAM in ACTION |
NEXT PUBLIC EVENT!
Friday, June 7, 2013
MAKE YOUR OWN REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE!
We brought a few mini remotely operated vehicles on our cross country educational tour.
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| A new ROV pilot controls the vehicle |
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| Next generation engineers at work! |
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| Kindergarten students learn about Buoyancy and Water using ROV in pool |
Follow the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER SUBMARINE across the country and see if we stop at a city near you. Come out and make your own ROV or check out the following links for more information!
If you would like to make one at home or for your school please check out the following links:
http://www.mbari.org/education/rov/default.html
http://www.marinetech.org/rov-curriculum-resources/
http://www.museschool.org (for Early Childhood to Middle School)
Special thanks to Deidre Sullivan of MATE (Marine Advance Technology Education)
and Dr. Kevin Hardy of Scripps Institution of Oceanography
GREEN STEAM in Action
The MUSEketeers visit the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas, Texas. The museum was full of hands on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Activities and Exhibits
Check out the Highlights below:
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| MUSE is all about Hands-on learning through Science,Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math |
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| The Perot Museum of Nature and Science |
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| MUSEketeers learning about Dinosaur anatomy at an hands on interactive exhibit |
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| The Science of Hip Hop. The MUSEketeers interact with this multimedia exhibit and learn the basics of dance |
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| More Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science |
Thursday, June 6, 2013
DEEPSEA AMERCIA VIDEOS FROM DALLAS TEXAS
Check out these videos from DEEPSEA AMERICA!
Leaving Dallas in Style
Young Scientist talks about DEEP OCEAN EXPLORATION
Leaving Dallas in Style
Young Scientist talks about DEEP OCEAN EXPLORATION
The MUSEketeers Skype with classmates at MUSE School CA
On the way to Atlanta, Georgia our junior team members had the opportunity to LIVE Skype with classmates at MUSE School CA. They were delighted to share their adventures and answer questions about the submarine DEEPSEA CHALLENGER and the journey across America.
Questions from MUSE School CA students:
Question:What type of truck is carrying the submarine?
Answer: It is a big purple truck with a lot of wheels I think 18 wheels. I think truck driver Rob told be it almost weighs 80,000 pounds!
Question:What is the best part of your trip?
Answer: "Ummm being with my family and sleeping in my bunk bed in the RV! I also like seeing ocean animals."
Question:What do you eat out there?
Answer:" carrots, grapes, grilled cheese sandwiches, lots of fruit and granola, and water. We have cooking class on the road and make cookies and pasta in the RV!"
Question: How many States have you travelled?
Answer: "California, Arizona, New Mexico,Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Eight states!"
Question: Did you see anything new?
Answer: "I saw lots of stuff. Yes. I saw lightening strikes and thunder. I saw the Mississippi River and really cool bridges. We drove through the desert and saw cactus and windmills. I saw farms and rock mountains. There are a lot of big bugs in Texas and Louisiana and one bit my sister. Oh and I saw my first dust/hail/ rain storm. It was like driving into a huge ball of dirt."
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| A junior team member with Dr.Dijanna on a Skype call with classmates at MUSE School CA. |
Questions from MUSE School CA students:
Question:What type of truck is carrying the submarine?
Answer: It is a big purple truck with a lot of wheels I think 18 wheels. I think truck driver Rob told be it almost weighs 80,000 pounds!
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| The DEEPSEA CHALLENGER SUBMARINE on the Truck Bed |
Question:What is the best part of your trip?
Answer: "Ummm being with my family and sleeping in my bunk bed in the RV! I also like seeing ocean animals."
Question:What do you eat out there?
Answer:" carrots, grapes, grilled cheese sandwiches, lots of fruit and granola, and water. We have cooking class on the road and make cookies and pasta in the RV!"
Question: How many States have you travelled?
Answer: "California, Arizona, New Mexico,Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Georgia. Eight states!"
Question: Did you see anything new?
Answer: "I saw lots of stuff. Yes. I saw lightening strikes and thunder. I saw the Mississippi River and really cool bridges. We drove through the desert and saw cactus and windmills. I saw farms and rock mountains. There are a lot of big bugs in Texas and Louisiana and one bit my sister. Oh and I saw my first dust/hail/ rain storm. It was like driving into a huge ball of dirt."
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| Our Junior Team Member Tracing our journey on a map of the United States |
We can Live SKYPE with you too. Just leave a comment and we will contact you with more information.
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
A day at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science
On June 4th, MUSE GREEN STEAM and the DEEPSEA CHALLENGE Expedition team stopped at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas,Texas. After an early call time for local press we set-up for a day full of awe-inspiring science and excitement.
The DEEPSEA CHALLENGER SUB was parked in front of the MUSEUM and we set up ourMUSE School CA information and GREEN STEAM Education table. The people of DALLAS came out in full force!
The DEEPSEA CHALLENGER SUB was parked in front of the MUSEUM and MUSE School CA set up an interactive education table. The people of DALLAS came out in full force! We spent most of the time answering questions about the sub, handing out MUSE School Experiments in a Bag, and connecting with the next generation of innovators. Both children and adults were captivated by the sub and the story behind how it was imagined, designed, and built. Pauline Medrano, Mayor Pro of Dallas was inspired and very interested in connecting Dallas Schools to the MUSE GREEN STEAM movement.
We also had the opportunity to hear from David Gallo of Woodshole Oceanographic Institution about the importance of ocean exploration. His knowledge, sense of humor and quick wit was enjoyed by all. He spoke on importance of the environment and understanding our impact on the oceans. He spoke of underwater lakes and waterfalls that have yet to be fully explored! Most importantly he spoke to the NEXT GENERATION of People and inspired them to innovate and make change! I met many of those next generation innovators today!
I was happy to see family and friends in DALLAS! Our junior Team Members, Nicolas, Liberty, and Zia had a blast at the Museum's hands on interactive exhibits and were treated like VIPS. Today the junior team will Skype with classmates back at MUSE School CA and share highlights of the journey from their perspective.
"I am inspired by the curiosity and sense of wonder that is present in people across the country, meeting you my life is changed"
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| An early morning in Dallas, Texas |
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| Police Escort gets ready for our departure. |
The DEEPSEA CHALLENGER SUB was parked in front of the MUSEUM and we set up ourMUSE School CA information and GREEN STEAM Education table. The people of DALLAS came out in full force!
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| Setting up the MUSE and EDUCATION Table. |
The DEEPSEA CHALLENGER SUB was parked in front of the MUSEUM and MUSE School CA set up an interactive education table. The people of DALLAS came out in full force! We spent most of the time answering questions about the sub, handing out MUSE School Experiments in a Bag, and connecting with the next generation of innovators. Both children and adults were captivated by the sub and the story behind how it was imagined, designed, and built. Pauline Medrano, Mayor Pro of Dallas was inspired and very interested in connecting Dallas Schools to the MUSE GREEN STEAM movement.
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| David Gallo, Woodshole Oceanographic Institution, Pauline Medrano, Mayor Pro of Dallas, and Councilman Elect Medrano with Dr. Dijanna Figueroa |
We also had the opportunity to hear from David Gallo of Woodshole Oceanographic Institution about the importance of ocean exploration. His knowledge, sense of humor and quick wit was enjoyed by all. He spoke on importance of the environment and understanding our impact on the oceans. He spoke of underwater lakes and waterfalls that have yet to be fully explored! Most importantly he spoke to the NEXT GENERATION of People and inspired them to innovate and make change! I met many of those next generation innovators today!
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| The stage is set! DEEPSEA CHALLENGER in front of the Perot Museum. |
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| Live Skype with James Cameron at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science |
I was happy to see family and friends in DALLAS! Our junior Team Members, Nicolas, Liberty, and Zia had a blast at the Museum's hands on interactive exhibits and were treated like VIPS. Today the junior team will Skype with classmates back at MUSE School CA and share highlights of the journey from their perspective.
MORE PICTURES COMING SOON!
CURRENTLY in MONROE LOUISIANA!
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| Our route from Dallas, Texas to Monroe Louisiana |
"I am inspired by the curiosity and sense of wonder that is present in people across the country, meeting you my life is changed"
Tuesday, June 4, 2013
Record breaking submarine passes through Shreveport
The Deepsea America Team and Head of MUSE GREEN STEAM Dr Dijanna Figueroa in the NEWS! Read full story here: http://m.ksla.com/ms/p/a3/
Deep Sea Challenger Submarine Makes a Stop in the Permian Basin
Check out Dr Dijanna Figueroa talk about the #DeepseaAmerica tour
in her interview on KWES NewsWest 9 / Midland, Odessa, Big Spring, TX:
Today the MUSE GREEN STEAM TEAM and DEEPSEA CHALLENGER spent 14 hour on the road traveling from El Paso to Dallas Texas. Here are some highlights in pictures.
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| The trip from El Paso to Dallas Texas was approximately 636 miles. It took us 14 hours. Can you calculate our average speed on this leg of the trip? |
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| Pit Stop near Midland, Texas. |
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Texas is the wind energy capital of the Nation.
We passed miles and miles of wind farms #GREEN ENERGY
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| As we passed through we noticed a change in the land. The landscaper went from subtropical desert to great plains. |
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| Our junior expedition team members were in good spirit despite the long ride. |
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| We arrived in Dallas, Texas 11:30pm Local time. |
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| MUSE GREEN STEAM Experiments in a Bag ready for our big event in the morning (a few hours) at the Perot Museum of Nature and Science! |
Check out the following links for more information about the DEEPSEA CHALLENGER'S Cross Country tour!
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