ROBERTSON ROCKS SPACE

Well, today was our last official day. We launched our high altitude balloon, worked and collaborated on our projects, and had time to...

We also had another design challenge! We had 40 minutes to build a car that could travel the longest distance with an array of supplies....

We started early at Udvar-Hazy with a presentation and talk from a former SR-71 pilot. Buzz Carpenter shared information and stories...

Today we were treated to the planetarium at the National Air and Space Museum. We were able to request our own items to view throughout...

We got to indoor skydive and I WILL BE DOING THIS AGAIN!!! I don't want to brag but....if you notice my instructor doesn't have to help...

So today we started at Udvar-Hazy with a day filled with maker space ideas and coding fun! I am bringing home a makey makey, micro:bit,...

Classes at NASM today! (National Air and Space Museum). Great Inquiry-based ideas! Then we were finally given some time to work on our...

The museum timed a boot drop to coincide with the actual time the first step was taken on the moon. At 10:56pm, they dropped a balloon...

Today was a much needed relax and get organized for next week, the final week. I had to opportunity to work the big Apollo 11 event at...

This day started with classes and a book study, The End of Average by Todd Rose. We then had time to visit the tents that were giving...

OMG! I held a meteorite from MARS!!! And the MOON!!! Here is what the pictures are: 1. Our 2019 team of 30 teachers, with the cute red...

Design challenge classes! We built a geodesic dome in under an hour, finally got to shop at the gift shop, and enjoyed more classes. But,...

I failed to post yesterday because after 8 miles of walking to complete a scavenger hunt, I got home late and was too tired! But, what a...

After the breakfast, we had classes that included a design challenge where we had to drop 2 eggs from a one story landing as slowly as...

This is our first official day! We were treated to breakfast in front of the space shuttle and greeted by the director of the Air and...

Tonight we were treated to an evening cruise on the Potomac to see the monuments, Old Town Alexandria, and my favorite, the Air Force...

We had the opportunity to attend a service at the National Cathedral. It was beautiful. It is about a mile from our dorms. They have a...

Today was all about travel, shopping for dorm items, and getting set up! Met some fellow teachers and toured the area a little! It is a...

Tomorrow I take off to DC! I found these at the grocery store to keep me entertained on my flight!