Monday, June 30, 2014
Pictures from Science in Action Summer Intensive 2014
We got a lot of fun pictures from the 2014 Science in Action Summer Intensive.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Three Variations on the Game "Ninja" by the Science in Action Teens
Just for fun, our Science in Action teens created different variations on the popular kids game "Ninja" (or "Ultimate Ninja"). It started as a lunchtime activity to get them physically interacting and playing, and morphed into an integral part of the camp.
It was fun watching them take the game, remix it, test out different variations, discuss / debate the results, and then create a newer, better version. They basically took the design process and principles that we taught them during the camp (ideate-prototype-iterate-reflect) and applied them during their lunch break to re-design a popular game into something even more awesome, and had a blast doing it.
Here are three of their favorite "Ninja" variations that they demoed on the last day of the SIASI14 program.
Enjoy!
BTW, here's another rule set that differs the version the kids played, and the Wikipedia entry that details other varieties.
It was fun watching them take the game, remix it, test out different variations, discuss / debate the results, and then create a newer, better version. They basically took the design process and principles that we taught them during the camp (ideate-prototype-iterate-reflect) and applied them during their lunch break to re-design a popular game into something even more awesome, and had a blast doing it.
Here are three of their favorite "Ninja" variations that they demoed on the last day of the SIASI14 program.
Enjoy!
BTW, here's another rule set that differs the version the kids played, and the Wikipedia entry that details other varieties.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Fantastic Showcase of the Science In Action Teens Videos Today!
Today the Science in Action Summer Intensive teens showed off their three science videos, to a small crowd of family, friends and visitors to the Academy. Afterwards, the teens presented their work over the past two weeks to the audience, eloquently summarizing what they had learned and experienced.
We're going to miss this group, but are so excited to share their videos with the world soon!
We're going to miss this group, but are so excited to share their videos with the world soon!
Marcus Weiss Final Blog Post
SIASI Reflection
During my time at this program, there were many things that I enjoyed. One of my favorite parts of this workshop was the exploration and tour of the full Academy of Sciences, not just the public floor. I loved exploring as a group, and getting to see all of the extensive archives, collections, and research areas. I realized how much of the Academy was focused on intense scientific research, and I learned so many new things, such as how specimens were prepared, how many different kinds of specimens and collection there were, and interesting facts and history behind them. I also enjoyed all of the ice breaker games, because I was able to get to know all of my peers in the program, and have fun as well. Also, learning about the video making process was very interesting to me, if not a little stressful at times!
There wasn't really anything I really disliked about this program (aside from the repetitive viewings of Skull Detective). It all went really well for me. There were some challenging aspects of the program. For my group and I, the challenging part was towards the end, trying to get the entire video done in time, and crediting our numerous assets that we used. It was pretty nerve-racking, but I'm happy we all finished with a good product in the end!
Thank you for a really awesome experience!
During my time at this program, there were many things that I enjoyed. One of my favorite parts of this workshop was the exploration and tour of the full Academy of Sciences, not just the public floor. I loved exploring as a group, and getting to see all of the extensive archives, collections, and research areas. I realized how much of the Academy was focused on intense scientific research, and I learned so many new things, such as how specimens were prepared, how many different kinds of specimens and collection there were, and interesting facts and history behind them. I also enjoyed all of the ice breaker games, because I was able to get to know all of my peers in the program, and have fun as well. Also, learning about the video making process was very interesting to me, if not a little stressful at times!
There wasn't really anything I really disliked about this program (aside from the repetitive viewings of Skull Detective). It all went really well for me. There were some challenging aspects of the program. For my group and I, the challenging part was towards the end, trying to get the entire video done in time, and crediting our numerous assets that we used. It was pretty nerve-racking, but I'm happy we all finished with a good product in the end!
Thank you for a really awesome experience!
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