Friday, January 29, 2016

More info for Toshiba. Be sure to read the post below this one

This is the list of registered projects. Identify yours and  use the correct number. If you title is incomplete or needs to be changed we will do that on Monday also.

886UDO WE NEED WIRES?Awaiting Upload


957DAutomated Appliances, Using The A.I. of The FutureAwaiting Upload


1342HCars of the futureAwaiting Upload


1343SMagnetic SkateboardAwaiting Upload


1810LWiFi WizardryAwaiting Upload


1811FThe Salty ProjectAwaiting Upload


1813UUNDER PRESSURE!Awaiting Upload
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1889NWhat materials make a more efficient windmill?Awaiting Upload


1890UTBAAwaiting Upload


1932BTBD2Awaiting Upload


2074DThe Future of the Solar Powered CarAwaiting Upload


2075QConcussion KitAwaiting Upload


2148BMoney For The BlindAwaiting Upload


2908FFibrosis Management SystemAwaiting Upload


EXPLORAVISION Directions about getting ready to upload

Remember that  your project must be received by Monday, February 1, by 5pm.

I will stay after school on Monday to upload projects. You will sign in as you enter my room after school. I will stop uploading at 4:50pm. You must plan on staying until your project is uploaded.
You must have a plan for how you will get home. Please bring a note for how you are getting home or where you are to go after we finish. I will only stay until 5pm.

Here are the directions from the website:

  1. Please name your file the same as your Project ID #. For example, if your ID # is 275G, then your file should be named 275G.doc. Prior to uploading, make sure the Project ID # and Project Title are included on each page of your document.
  2. Max size upload is been set to 10MB for performance purposes. Please try to keep your file under 5MB for best performance. If page times out, please try again.



Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Toshiba ExploraVision Project Update: The deadline is fast approaching


Completed project submissions, including all Sample Web Pages, must be received at NSTA by 5:00 pm EST, February 1, 2016 - See more at: http://www.exploravision.org/avoiding-disqualification#sthash.XNg0cgHP.dpuf

I will upload projects on both Thursday, January 28 and Monday, February 1 after school. If you do not have me upload your project then it must be mailed and received on or before Feb. 1. Late projects do not receive full credit.
Each complete project must consist of:
  • A Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision submission form*
  • An abstract (150 words max.)
  • The project description (11 pages max.)
  • Bibliography
  • Five sample Web pages**
Submission materials will not be returned. Please retain a copy for your records. You may photocopy any part of the submission materials. Unfortunately, due to the volume of submissions, it is impossible to give individual critiques to participants.
* If you are submitting projects online, the mail in entry form is not required.
**sample webpage forms may be downloaded from your coach dashboard when logged into your account on our website.

- See more at: http://www.exploravision.org/rules-requirements#sthash.EP0wAghk.dpuf

Monday, January 25, 2016

Awesome Naked Eye Event - Moon, Regulus, Jupiter begin planet parade | EarthSky.org

Moon, Regulus, Jupiter begin planet parade | EarthSky.org: The moon is closer to Regulus tonight. Tomorrow night ... Jupiter. Then it'll sweep by each of the five planets in turn. Start watching now!

Monday, January 11, 2016

Enrichment Article: NASA's CORAL Campaign Will Raise Reef Studies to a New Level

NASA's CORAL Campaign Will Raise Reef Studies to a New Level: A new three-year NASA field expedition gets underway this year that will use advanced instruments on airplanes and in the water to survey more of the world’s coral reefs in far greater detail than has ever been assessed before. The COral Reef Airborne Laboratory (CORAL) will measure the condition of these threatened ecosystems and create a unique d