tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post8491476020073664261..comments2023-11-02T05:09:48.607-05:00Comments on PURE FLORIDA: Solardarity My Children!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-36523170178330311762009-05-06T20:51:00.000-05:002009-05-06T20:51:00.000-05:00Kathy A,
Paint happens! LOL!Kathy A,<br />Paint happens! LOL!R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-22454656572878256722009-05-06T17:14:00.000-05:002009-05-06T17:14:00.000-05:00what a terrific project! and part of science is n...what a terrific project! and part of science is not getting it right the first time, and learning something from that. [even paint emergencies.]<br /><br />i'm so excited to see kids so excited!kathy a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14479337952651746193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-61750730931735148012009-05-06T14:03:00.000-05:002009-05-06T14:03:00.000-05:00Paint,
I wish it was this fun everyday.
C/Jean,
...Paint,<br />I wish it was this fun everyday.<br /><br /><br />C/Jean,<br />I like it too. We learn a lot from those moments.<br /><br /><br />Marge,<br />I know the place. Great stuff there.<br /><br /><br />ArkPatti,<br />Thanks, I'll keep slugging away!<br /><br /><br />Felicia,<br />We are hoping to drive them on Friday, so stay tuned.<br /><br />Troll,<br />I have been thinking the same way lately,... I will still give you credit however.<br />I wish I did more hands on things actually. It takes stuff to do that and stuff takes money... not big money always, but some money.<br /><br /><br />Lisa,<br />That's very kind of you. I know it happens, but the idea of boring my students is painful enough to keep me looking for new things all the time.<br /><br />Sophie,<br />True, true! Send some economic stimulus money to my rooftop!<br /><br />Deb,<br />That'll be one hell of a bus ride. Hang in there and talk with those teachers, as a pro scientist, you could probably give them some good ideas.<br /><br />Cathy S,<br />So, it's girlfriend over Hawaii then?<br />LOL<br />Glad he got the job!<br /><br />Alan,<br />If a sunchallenged state like CO can push solar, what the heck are we doing??? Good point!<br /><br />Ericka,<br />Thank you for that link! Neat stuff.<br /><br />Kitti,<br />I hope it's successful! <br /><br />Lynn,<br />She has backed off the boat idea and decided to paint the popsicle stick group's car for them. Spilled the yellow paint in her lap and had a pants emergency today. <br />LOL! They are too funny.<br /><br />SCM,<br />If you asked them they would probably say I'm not always fun!<br />AND THAT WOULD BE TRUE! LOL<br />You are right on, on your point though.<br /><br /><br />Bill,<br />Good for you and your net nanny software.<br />Could you imagine what we would have been like if we had "ahem..." piped into our homes when we were that age?<br />Scary stuff.<br /><br /><br />Robin,<br />I really grouched about this group when they were first handed to me, but we have gelled.<br /><br /><br />Just Right,<br />I haven't read it, but you have peaked my interest! Must find.<br /><br />Nancy,<br />Thanks for that info. It does boggle the mind for FL to drag in the altenergy fields.<br />Seems like we could be the Saudi Arabia of Solar Energy!<br />I don't understand the hesitation.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-91917757192219380222009-05-06T13:08:00.000-05:002009-05-06T13:08:00.000-05:00Hey, FC. Great article. My grandfather taught us a...Hey, FC. Great article. My grandfather taught us about farming the same way and we all turned out scientifically inclined. My sister is now a lawyer representing a California environmental development group competing for a share of funding from the State of FL to develop solar power here. They responded to a request for proposal put out by the State some time ago. It turns out that the State had neither studied nor considered solar power in its preliminary studies. How do we spell Fla Power and Light, huh? How's that for forward thinking! The CA group is persisting, but it looks like a long haul. Meanwhile, your followers await more enlilghtenment. Carry on, FC.Nancy Ortiznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-37568694151459724602009-05-06T10:17:00.000-05:002009-05-06T10:17:00.000-05:00You're awesome FC! You're such a laid back, pract...You're awesome FC! You're such a laid back, practical kind of teacher, which I think are the best. I loved all my science teachers back in "the day".<br /><br />Have you ever read Walker Percy's essay called "The Loss of the Creature"? If not, as a science teacher, I think you'd totally dig it. It basically addresses the sovereignty of learning through doing versus learning about something through a book or picture.Just the Right Sizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13681615664221289872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-50168308548108206642009-05-06T09:50:00.000-05:002009-05-06T09:50:00.000-05:00That is so excellent, fc. Love the video. Little h...That is so excellent, fc. Love the video. Little hands doing very big things. Learning. I love the way you teach.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1526864573565232732009-05-06T07:46:00.000-05:002009-05-06T07:46:00.000-05:00Hey FC,
Now if only you could get some adults to u...Hey FC,<br />Now if only you could get some adults to understand the science portion of the environment and not continue to run around with whatever the latest media "idea" is. There are a lot of adults who have no idea about how a Prius operates or what "warming" means. I have two middle schoolers who are hip on the internet and from the "net nanny" warnings I get, I can tell you they are not looking up global warming or anything to do with the environment, unless it is for a science report.<br /><br />Keep up the great work.<br />BillyBillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08803073050109545736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-7488089988445812052009-05-06T07:32:00.000-05:002009-05-06T07:32:00.000-05:00Your kids are so lucky to have such a fun teacher....Your kids are so lucky to have such a fun teacher. Having fun and being creative makes learning so much more fun - and when it's fun it sticks with you. Can't wait to see the pictures of what they come up with.Sandcastle Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11909850898687059507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-62122035794921356732009-05-06T07:10:00.000-05:002009-05-06T07:10:00.000-05:00VERY cool! I love how you get them involved with ...VERY cool! I love how you get them involved with what they are learning. Makes the words stick SO MUCH MORE! <br /><br />I can't wait to see what they end up with. And I'm hoping the girl branches out and makes a boat. The fact that she's working in Shop class to make stuff for your class is fantastic!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16660761635166286074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-27130037948788436162009-05-06T06:46:00.000-05:002009-05-06T06:46:00.000-05:00I absolutely love science.. Environmental science ...I absolutely love science.. Environmental science and biology were my best classes..<br /><br />I have some ideas about a solar power generator.. Don't have the money to start on it though.. Maybe once my youngest goes into school next year and I can get a day job..Kittikityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18425781215390724184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-67643669639810186222009-05-05T23:57:00.000-05:002009-05-05T23:57:00.000-05:00isn't it great to watch the light bulbs flickering...isn't it great to watch the light bulbs flickering and then brightening?<br /><br />also, you made me think of one of my favorite comics:<br />http://xkcd.com/54/Erickahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02624706433945857931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-46593172549167292992009-05-05T22:18:00.000-05:002009-05-05T22:18:00.000-05:00Failure is an option? How un-PC of you! ;)
Sound...Failure is an option? How un-PC of you! ;)<br /><br />Sounds like great fun. I completely agree that there is no excuse for the "Sunshine State" to be so far behind in solar technology. I have friends in Colorado and everything there has to adhere to very strict green standards. The least we Floridians could do would be to push solar technology.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649597561490835413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-36210330489835899092009-05-05T20:39:00.000-05:002009-05-05T20:39:00.000-05:00You are such an AWESOME teacher. My oldest son di...You are such an AWESOME teacher. My oldest son did a solar car project when he was in middle school. Took it to state where he was blown away with other kids cars that looked like parents did them. I am glad you are letting your kids do it themselves. <br /><br />Oh, by the way, that same son started a job at Gulf Island National Seashore yesterday.Cathy S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-2262161994985918622009-05-05T18:15:00.000-05:002009-05-05T18:15:00.000-05:00Can I transfer my kids to your class? Or what woul...Can I transfer my kids to your class? Or what would it take to have you come here and show their teachers (well, grade 4 and up anyway) how to interact with students? I guess my frustration with the local school is showing again.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879771115420282834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-88286632962083972452009-05-05T17:55:00.000-05:002009-05-05T17:55:00.000-05:00That is so steenkin' cool! I was thinking it sound...That is so steenkin' cool! I was thinking it sounded like a mosquito, as well. <I>And we've had more than our share of those lately.</I> Can't wait to see the vehicular brainchildren!<br /><br />Instead of forking out all those converter box coupons, they oughta be distributing solar conversion coupons. >:\SophieMaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09396958301555933308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-79040242960464612622009-05-05T17:36:00.000-05:002009-05-05T17:36:00.000-05:00I defiantly have to agree with everyone else, wher...I defiantly have to agree with everyone else, where were you when I was in school. Or even my kids for that matter.lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01998455958377639450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-90863320589029939162009-05-05T16:35:00.000-05:002009-05-05T16:35:00.000-05:00GIANT LIGHT BULB ABOVE TROLL HEAD!
The real money...GIANT LIGHT BULB ABOVE TROLL HEAD!<br /><br />The real money in the education field is in writing textbooks, correct? Both the texts for the yutes and "guides" for the teachers.<br /><br />Design a hybrid science/shop curriculum and write a textbook about it.<br /><br />Currently, shop teachers aren't spending any time explaining the science/math/engineering behind the projects. Some probably don't even understand those themselves well enough to teach confidently. And Science Teachers, (you're an exception) aren't doing enough hands-on practical stuff to keep some of the "lazy" but smart kids motivated. Most are probably bookish citified Education Major types.<br /><br />I want a CREDIT if you act on my brainstorm!hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341805107057968097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-69044437596141083312009-05-05T16:06:00.000-05:002009-05-05T16:06:00.000-05:00Your students are lucky to have you! Looking forwa...Your students are lucky to have you! Looking forward to seeing their final projects.Feliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15364571181978955929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-73012345265996324042009-05-05T15:59:00.000-05:002009-05-05T15:59:00.000-05:00Where were you when I was in school? Oh yea, your ...Where were you when I was in school? Oh yea, your parents hadn't met yet. Glad you are there for the young minds out there now. Keep them thinking and keep us posted.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-52191064066910653272009-05-05T15:37:00.000-05:002009-05-05T15:37:00.000-05:00what a treat, for you and them. a great end-of-ye...what a treat, for you and them. a great end-of-year activity. We have a UCF-related solar energy center here in Brevard - wandered around the web site to see if there would be anything of use to you - http://media.fsec.ucf.edu/ was the only thing I could come up with.Florida Beach Basicshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11757309712564048053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-75720758837649126822009-05-05T15:25:00.000-05:002009-05-05T15:25:00.000-05:00The best part of the post "Failure is an option". ...The best part of the post "Failure is an option". That says it all. I can't wait to see what they come up with.jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925212233815659494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-21246550082827648592009-05-05T14:34:00.000-05:002009-05-05T14:34:00.000-05:00Wow, fun! Wish you had taught my guysWow, fun! Wish you had taught my guysPaintsmhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05912149407619396384noreply@blogger.com