Aquatic Workshop

Hi everyone…..I am supporting the Gemini Observatory folks and their summer workshop here in Kona.
Please check the details and we hope to see you on AUGUST 9!!
Mahalo,
Nancy
Onizuka Space Center

INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF ASTRONOMY WORKSHOP ON AUGUST 9. PLEASE POST THE
ATTACHED FLYER AT YOUR SCHOOLS AND SHARE WITH YOUR FELLOW TEACHERS and
PCNC’s.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

TEACHER WORKSHOP
AUGUST 9, 2009
Presented by astronomy education experts Tim Slater, University of Wyoming,
and Stephanie Slater, University of Wyoming

In the year 2009, the world will celebrate the International Year of
Astronomy as it commemorates the 400th anniversary of Galileo’s use of a
telescope to study the skies. If you are interested in planning classroom
activities during IYA 2009, this teacher’s workshop is an excellent chance
to learn more about national and international programs and resources
available.

Schedule:
7:45am Registration check-in
8:15am Tour of NELHA facility
8:45am Astronomy Workshop Begins
11:30am Lunch
12:30pm Workshop
3:30pm Workshop ends

A maximum of 60 teachers, first come first served. Please register for the
workshop by contacting Janice Harvey at Gemini Observatory, 974-2603,
jharvey@gemini.edu and Koa Rice, krice@gemini.edu. Deadline for
registration is July 30, 2008. The workshop is free.

The workshop is sponsored by Gemini Observatory and TMT (Thirty Meter
Telescope) with special thanks to Big Island Toyota and NELHA.

–
Janice Harvey
Administrator
Education, Outreach and Media
Gemini North Observatory
670 A`ohoku Place
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 974-2603
www.gemini.edu

Dear Hawaii Science Teachers Association,

Please share this professional development opportunity with your science teachers. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is offering Climate Discovery Online Courses for Educators (http://ecourses.ncar.ucar.edu ). We are still accepting registrations for this summer - courses start on June 20th.

Thank you for sharing this with your science community.
Sincerely,
Kirsten Meymaris
Climate Discovery Online Facilitator
kirstenm@ucar.edu

Media Contact: Gloria Chun Hoo Vincent Recinto
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center ‘Imiloa
Astronomy Center
808-969-9705 808-969-9714
gchunhoo@imiloahawaii.org
vrecinto@imiloahawaii.org

Camp `Imiloa
Return to the Moon: Failure Is Not An Option!

Hilo, Hawai’i - ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center at the University of Hawai`i at
Hilo launches Camp ‘Imiloa. Camp ‘Imiloa is a space-themed program designed
to inspire student interest in science and the future of space exploration,
and inviting them to reflect upon and learn from the voyages of human
exploration of the past and the culture and science of the Hawaiian
explorers. Join a crew of explorers as we “return to the Moon.”
There are two spaced-themed summer camp sessions for elementary
school students and families. Camp ‘Imiloa Day Program is a 5 day, 4
hour-per-day experience to explore science and technology applications. The
lunar theme for the camp ties in with the upcoming LRO/LCROSS NASA mission
scheduled for later this year. This mission will send orbiters and an
impactor to the Moon to look for the presence of water under the lunar
surface in preparation for possible lunar habitat. Topics include exploring
the motives for exploration, what it takes to be an astronaut, Earth Moon
ABCs, lunar resource analysis, the Hawaiian Moon Calendar, liftoff,
navigating by the stars on the ocean and in space, a simulated “trip to the
Moon”, life support, and robotics. Students in Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6 (as of
January 1, 2008) are eligible to enroll. This session is from June 16 - 20,
2008 from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
The Camp ‘Imiloa Family Program joins parents and their children
together in a unique mission to explore science in a two-day weekend camp.
Students in Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 (as of January 1, 2008) and their parents
are eligible to enroll. The theme is the same as the 5-day camp with some
of the same topics, however, this shorter experience is family-oriented,
drawing on the strength of families learning and having fun together! This
session is scheduled for August 16-17, 2008 from 8:30am to 4:00pm each day.
Enrollment is presently being accepted for both programs. Space is limited.
Enrollment forms and pricing information can be found at the `Imiloa
Website, www.imiloahawaii.org.
Tuition must be paid in full and mailed with a completed Enrollment
Form. Make personal check, money order, or cashier’s check payable to the
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii. A penalty fee will be assessed for
returned checks. Reservations are confirmed on a first come, first served
basis until all spaces are filled; subsequent enrollees will be placed on a
waiting list. No substitutions are allowed. No new confirmations will be
made within 2 weeks of the session start date. Upon receipt of the
Enrollment Form and tuition check, applicants will be sent a confirmation.
Mail check and enrollment form to: ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii, 600
‘Imiloa Place, Hilo, HI 96720; phone: 808-969-9704; email:
rching@imiloahawaii.org.
Opened in 2006, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center celebrates both Hawaiian
culture and Maunakea astronomy. Through its exhibits and programming,
‘Imiloa strives to share inspiring examples of science and culture together
advancing knowledge, understanding and opportunity. The Center is located
at 600 ‘Imiloa Place in Hilo, off Komohana and Nowelo Streets at the UH-Hilo
Science and Technology Park. For more information, go to
www.imiloahawaii.org, or call (808) 969-9700.

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Vincent Recinto
Marketing Associate and Tour Coordinator
`Imiloa Astronomy Center Of Hawai`i
University of Hawai`i - Hilo
600 `Imiloa Place
Hilo Hawaii, 96720
Cell: 808-557-3653
Phone: 808-969-9714
fax: 808-969-9748
www.imiloahawaii.org

http://www.gearup.hawaii.edu

http://greatlakeswormwatch.org/forest/index.html

When: May 17, 2008, 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where: Kahala Mall stage area

Join us for a day of exciting and humorous science demonstrations by
Future Flight Hawaii’s Weird Science Team, Dale Olive (Waiakea High
School) and Roger Kwok (Leeward Community College)…on the hour.

On the half hour, robotics demonstrations by the award winning Waialua
High School Robotics Team that recently took the 2nd highest award
nationally at the FIRST Robotics Competition (Engineering Inspiration
Award).

Camp Imiloa: day camp and family camp this summer

‘Imiloa Astronomy Center at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo launches
Camp ‘Imiloa. Camp ‘Imiloa is a space-themed program designed to inspire
student interest in science and the future of space exploration, and
inviting them to reflect upon and learn from the voyages of human
exploration of the past and the culture and science of the Hawaiian
explorers. Join a crew of explorers as we “return to the Moon.”
There are two spaced-themed summer camp sessions for elementary
school students and families. Camp ‘Imiloa Day Program is a 5 day, 4
hour-per-day experience to explore science and technology applications.
The lunar theme for the camp ties in with the upcoming LRO/LCROSS NASA
mission scheduled for later this year. This mission will send orbiters
and an impactor to the Moon to look for the presence of water under the
lunar surface in preparation for possible lunar habitat. Topics include
exploring the motives for exploration, what it takes to be an astronaut,
Earth Moon
ABCs, lunar resource analysis, the Hawaiian Moon Calendar, liftoff,
navigating by the stars on the ocean and in space, a simulated “trip to
the Moon”, life support, and robotics. Students in Grades 3, 4, 5 and 6
(as of January 1, 2008) are eligible to enroll. This session is from June
16 - 20, 2008 from 8:00am to 12:00pm.
The Camp ‘Imiloa Family Program joins parents and their children together
in a unique mission to explore science in a two-day weekend camp.
Students in Grades 2, 3, 4, and 5 (as of January 1, 2008) and their
parents are eligible to enroll. The theme is the same as the 5-day camp
with some of the same topics, however, this shorter experience is
family-oriented, drawing on the strength of families learning and having
fun together! This session is scheduled for August 16-17, 2008 from
8:30am to 4:00pm each day.
Enrollment is presently being accepted for both programs. Space is
limited. Enrollment forms and pricing information can be found at the
`Imiloa Website, www.imiloahawaii.org.

Opened in 2006, ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center celebrates both Hawaiian
culture and Maunakea astronomy. Through its exhibits and programming,
‘Imiloa strives to share inspiring examples of science and culture together
advancing knowledge, understanding and opportunity. The Center is located
at 600 ‘Imiloa Place in Hilo, off Komohana and Nowelo Streets at the UH-Hilo
Science and Technology Park. For more information, go to
www.imiloahawaii.org, or call (808) 969-9700.

Art Kimura
Future Flight Hawaii
Hawaii Space Grant Consortium
http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/
phone (808) 934-7261

NSTA District XVI Retreat

This is a summary of the ideas and suggestions that the representatives from three states, California, Nevada and Hawaii, made at our Retreat on April 18 and 19. I will fill out the Director’s Report form, but I wanted to send this summary separately because the form doesn’t have categories for all of the suggestions that were made. I have sent this to you because a portion of the suggestions focuses on your area of expertise with NSTA. Thank you for reading and considering these ideas.

• The public needs to understand that science should be part of students’ everyday learning in their classroom. It was suggested that there be Public Service Announcements to make the public aware of this. Suggested that there could be pieces of a puzzle that fit together. Each piece would have a subject area on it (with science in bold letters because it isn’t being taught in so many schools). When the pieces are fitted together, the puzzle would be turned around and the image would be that of a whole child emphasizing the importance of teaching the whole child and science is part of the education of that whole child. It can no longer be pushed out of our curriculum starting in elementary school.

• (Howard) Please shift the online New Teacher session’s time slot so that they start at 4:00 on the west coast and 7:00 on the east coast. It’s hard to get to a computer earlier than 4:00 after school and it’s really difficult to make the time to go to the archives of the sessions. Teachers here want to participate rather than simply going to the archives.

• CAG: Science leaders in District XVI would like to request that the CAG Summer Congress on Science Education be re-thought or re-formatted so that the organizations and state chapters needs are more fully met. Our diverse group was in agreement about whether or not the resolutions and the time it takes to craft them is an effective use of their time for their organizations. They would prefer to attend sessions that help them support science education for all students and, NSTA’s goals as they work in their state chapter or organization. They agreed that the session on Parliamentary Procedure is useful and they would like to be able to attend more sessions that are useful to their chapter or organization. Some of the session suggestions were budgeting and financial management, conference planning, how to organize and run a state association when you don’t have an executive director. It was suggested that these sessions should be presented by state associations that have experience in theses areas. Learning from each other would be extremely beneficial.

•National Science Center: Everyone was enthusiastic about the new Science Center. The question was raised: Will there be a separate Board for the new building. It was felt that a separate Board is necessary to manage how the Center functions as a building with its many uses.

COPUS and YoS09: Our guest speaker presented a morning session that explained COPUS and its Regional Hubs, Thematic Hubs, and all of the ways in which states, universities, businesses, museums, advocacy groups, media, schools, educators, science centers are participating in COPUS and the Year of Science 2009. It would be great to have COPUS and YoS09 highlighted at the Regional conferences, and since our speaker works at UC Berkeley, it seems that she would be able to present COPUS and YoS09 at the Portland Regional conference. Everyone at the retreat was enthusiastic about joining COPUS and supporting YoS09 after listening to Judy Scotchmoor’s presentation. NSTA is a participant in COPUS. How can we get this to happen? I can send more information to whoever would be the person to work with about this.

Aloha; please invite your family, students and friends to these free, open
to the public events.

5th annual Hawaii Botball Robotics Regional Tournament: May 10, 2008

The 5th annual Hawaii Botball regional tournament (www.botball.org), now
the 2nd largest regional in the United States, will be held on May 10,
2008, Saturday, Hawaii Convention Center, Exhibition hall III, from 9:00
a.m.-5:00 p.m. Thirty eight teams from 35 middle and high schools will be
competing in a space themed game to protect astronauts and crops from a
solar flare. New to Botball in 2008 is the use of the iCreate robot,
which is similar to the Roomba robot vacuum cleaner; using its on board
sensors, the students will be using the iCreate as a platform on which
they will construct devices to score the maximum points.

The sponsors of the Hawaii Botball program are the College of Engineering,
the Hawaii Space Grant Consortium, the Hawaiian Electric Company,
Projection Presentation Technology, and the Hawaii Convention Center. The
event is free and open to the public.

The teams entered in 2008 are: Academy of the Pacific, Chiefess
Kamakahelei Middle School, Earl’s Garage, Hanalani Schools (2 teams),
Hawaii Preparatory Academy, Highlands Intermediate School, Hilo High
School, Hilo Intermediate School, Honokaa High School, Iao School,
Innovations Charter School, Iolani School, Island School, Kahuku High and
Intermediate School, Kapaa Middle School, Kealakehe High School, King
Kekaulike High School, Maui Waena/Maui High School, Mid Pacific Institute,
Moanalua High School (3 teams), Moanalua Middle School, Olomana School,
Stevenson Middle School, Roosevelt High School, King Intermediate School,
Farrington High School, Kalakaua Middle School, Wahiawa Middle School,
Waiakea High School, Waiakea Intermediate School, Waimea Canyon Middle
School, Waimea Middle School, Waipahu Intermediate School, Waipahu High
School and Washington Middle School. For further information, email
art@higp.hawaii.edu and go to www.botball.org.

Celebrate Engineering and Science at Kahala Mall, May 17, 2008, Kahala Mall

As part of a post Engineering Week, the Hawaii Council of Engineering
Societies is sponsoring a day of celebration of engineering and science at
Kahala Mall (stage) on May 17, 2008, Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30
p.m. On the hour, the Future Flight Hawaii
(http://www.higp.hawaii.edu/futureflight/) Weird Science Team of Dale
Olive, Waiakea High School Robotics Advisor, and Roger Kwok, Leeward
Community College, will provide humorous and exciting science
demonstrations; on the half hour, the award winning Waialua High School
Robotics Team under the leadership of teacher, Glenn Lee, will be
demonstrating their robots that participate in the FIRST robotics
tournament. The Waialua Robotics Team
(http://www.waialuarobotics.org/main.htm) won the Chairman’s Award, the
most prestigious award at the first FIRST Hawaii regional tournament, and
is competing in the International FIRST Competition in the Atlanta Georgia
dome with 300 other teams. Both Waialua High School and Waiakea High
School have evidence that robotics has changed students lives with several
having gone on to undergraduate study in engineering, and already some
back in Hawaii working as engineers. Families and friends are invited to
join us to celebrate engineers and engineering in Hawaii.

Art Kimura
Future Flight Hawaii
Hawaii Space Grant Consortium
http://www.spacegrant.hawaii.edu/
phone (808) 934-7261