Shocking Science

This month we're taking a look inside a Tessla Coil with Steve Siegel. We're learning about how a Tessla Coil works and what it takes to build one. We're looking forward to finally getting started building our own.

Making: The Art of STEM

STEM, a buzzword used to rally support calling for more Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math in schools. At the core of this movement is the belief our kindergarten through high school students are not being prepared for their future, where the jobs these kids will face haven't been invented yet. Creativity, problem solving, and inventiveness are among the essential skills they'll need. Some criticize STEM for leaving Art out of this mix. Making and the Maker Movement embodies the Art of STEM.

Arduino going mainstream? These Make:Microcontroller kits have arrived at Radio Shack (on Chouteau Trafficway) in Kansas City.

First night building the Benchtop Power Supplies.

Meeting Dale and watching as he builds communities around the world, you get a sense of great accomplishments that touch us all. 

In his Eulogy for My Father Dale shares a glimpse into the importance family plays in his life. How Mom and Dad did their special magic together for the benefit of others their whole life.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dale and his family after the recent passing of his father.

Check out these pictures from the landing site.

This month's build nights will be Bench Top Power Supplies. Steve Siegel will lead us through the steps of building our power supplies useful when invention other electronics projects. These will have adjustable voltage and amperage adjustments. He is planning on using digital volt and amp meter gages.

These builds are at the HMS Beagle Science Store on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The cost for parts and supplies will run around $50.

California's Morro Bay High School is teaching students how to get ready for college by teaching useful skills. They're showing students how to get ready for college by showing them how to get ready for work.

Their learning by doing approach can prepare students to receive their high school diploma and a college associates degree on the same day.

The HMS Beagle Science Store and Make:KC, as part of our Maker Summer, have assisted high school students from Blue Valley CAPS and Lees Summit with the Dark Matter Assent balloon launch into near-space. The balloon will lift a high definition DSLR camera and GoPro video camera along with other sensors.

This is my favorite one.

http://www.youtube.com/user/LeagueOfSTEAM#p/u/2/tWRTPOKFWLY