STEM Doodler Sydnie wins again!!
Sydnie took first place in Division II in biochemistry for her seventh-grade project at the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering fair. Her project focused on ways to slow the process of decomposing pumpkins using various products commonly used in homes.
The results from the experiment actually determined that a pumpkin with no type of chemical or item used on it would be the one to last the longest. Pretty interesting stuff!
Click on the image above the read the article that she was featured in.
Once again we say Congrats to Sydnie!!
Absolute facts about Absolute Zero
Last night at the Backwoods Bistro was highlighted with great food and an excellent presentation by Tim Murphy, a physicist at the MagLab in Tallahassee Florida.
The presentation focused on cooling technology, something that is critical to living in Florida during the sizzling summer. Inventions such as the refrigerator and air conditioning are used to help people all over the world stay cool everyday, but how were they created?
First there was the creation of our ways to determine heat: Fahrenheit and Celsius. Celsius is based on the cooling and heat of water, and Fahrenheit is based on human temperature.
Absolute zero is the lowest cooling point for both which is measure in -273.15 for Celsius and -459.67 for Fahrenheit.
The roughly hour presentation was educational, informative, and easy to follow, so if you ever make your way to the sunshine state, be sure to visit the MagLab to learn more about upcoming presentations!
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Science,
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Is it Hypo or Hippo!?
If a hypotenuse is the longest side of a right-angled triangle, what exactly is a Hippotenuse? Just a nice funny and mathematical food for thought!
Check out the Blood Moon!
Early Tuesday morning saw the arrival of the 'Blood Moon' which was viewed worldwide for those who either got up early or stayed awake to check it out. The next time that the moon will appear as it does in these images will happen later this year around October.
From NASA:
"There are about two lunar eclipses a year, but you'll only see a blood mood during a total eclipse. There are also partial eclipses, when the moon only passes into part of Earth’s shadow, and penumbral eclipses, when the moon barely grazes the Earth’s shadow, which is so subtle most sky-gazers don't even notice."
STEM 4 All March Madness
Give fellow STEM Doodler Sydnie a big congrats as she placed 1st at her school in the Biochemistry Science fair at the regional level!!!
Heart Facts for Valentine's Day
It's that time of year again when we celebrate the love of family and friends with candy, chocolate, and Valentine cards.
The most associated object with this Holiday is the heart.
Aside from being vulnerable to Cupid's arrow, this organ is essential to life for people and animals.
Included below are just a few of many interesting facts that relate to our hearts:
The heart is a very important organ in your body. Its main function is to pump blood that will travel through the blood vessels.
Your heart is located in your chest and is protected by your rib cage.
The study of the human heart and is called cardiology. Those who study it are called Cardiologists.
The heart is made up of four chambers, the left atrium, right atrium, left ventricle and right ventricle.
There are four valves in the human heart. The valves make sure that blood only goes one way, either in or out.
Heart Facts Source: Science Kids
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Science,
Valentines Day
Kickin' Physics Part Two - Interview with Kicking Experts
Interview #1
Name:
Zachariah Gregory George [ZGG]
Date:
May 7th, 2013
Location:
The Center for Mixed Martial Arts located in El Reno/ Yukon, Oklahoma
Sydnie:
How old were you when you started training?
ZGG:
Age 5
Sydnie:
What level are you in each category?
ZGG:
Kickboxing – Black Belt
Sambo – Master Degree
Boxing – Golden Globe / Olympic Alternate
MMA – Top Ten
Brazilian Jujitsu – Brown Belt
American Jujitsu – Black Belt
Sydnie:
What made you become an instructor?
ZGG: I
am an education major and taught high school for awhile, but my true
passion has always been martial arts. So I decided to become an
instructor.
Sydnie:
In your opinion, which kick out of the front kick, round kick, or
spinning back kick will produce the most force?
ZGG: In
my opinion for me it is the round kick.
Sydnie:
Out of the three kicks I will be doing for my project, which part of
my foot should my kick land on?
ZGG:
Round kick – Instep / Shin
Front kick – Ball of foot
Spinning Back kick - Heel
Sydnie:
What kicks do the kids like most?
ZGG:
Inside leg round kick
Sydnie:
What type of kick do you like to teach the most?
ZGG: I
like to teach round kicks. Also the kicks used in self defense; there
are two or three different styles
Sydnie:
What kicks do you think are the easiest?
ZGG:
Easy … knee strikes
Sydnie:
When you learned to do the different kicks was it difficult to learn
them?
ZGG:
Yes. I feel the front leg kick is the most challenging due to the
long range of movement.
Sydnie:
Are some types of kicks harder to teach than others?
ZGG:
Yes. The front side kicks
Sydnie:
Which kick do you think has the most kinetic energy?
ZGG:
The rear leg round kick.
Sydnie:
Do you have a favorite thing to teach in Mixed Martial Arts?
ZGG:
Yes!! Clench fighting.
Sydnie:
Do you still have trouble with some stuff you learned when you were
still going through your belt training?
ZGG:
Absolutely! You are never done learning. It is a practice that you
continue through your lifetime.
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Interview #2
Name:
Dennis Wayne Eagles [DWE]
Date:
May 4th, 2013
Location:
The Center for Mixed Martial Arts located in El Reno/ Yukon, Oklahoma
Sydnie:
How old were you when you started training?
DWE:
Age 10
Sydnie:
What level are you and in what categories?
DWE:
Brazilian Jujitsu - 2nd Degree Blue Belt
Trained in Kickboxing, Greco and Freestyle Wrestling
Muay Thai
Tae-kwon-do – Blue Belt
Sydnie:
What made you become an instructor?
DWE: I
became an instructor to inspire kids. I like to see the
transformation from start to Black Belt. Especially the mean ones
like you Syd. LOL
Sydnie:
In your opinion which produces the most force?
DWE:
The spinning back kick should be the strongest.
Sydnie:
Out of the three kicks I will be doing for my project, which part of
my foot should my kick land on?
DWE:
Round kick – Top of the foot / Shin
Front kick – Ball
Spinning Back kick - Heel
Sydnie:
What kicks do kids like the most?
DWE:
Tornado and Crescent kicks
Sydnie:
Which muscles are used in each of the kicks?
DWE:
Back, Thigh, Hip, and Whole body
Sydnie:
What type of kicks do you like to teach the most?
DWE: I
like to teach the Round House and Tornado kicks
Sydnie:
What kicks do kids think are easy
DWE:
Snapping Kick
Sydnie:
When you learned these kicks was is difficult to learn them?
DWE: I
don't think it was difficult to learn but to master them, yes.
Sydnie:
Are some kicks harder to teach than others?
DWE:
No, I think it is about learning what the right combination of
experiences are best to reach each individual. Some people are better
visual some are better hands on.
Sydnie:
Which kick do you think will produce the most kinetic energy?
DWE:
Muay Thai because you kick the persons legs.
Sydnie:
Do you have a favorite thing to teach in Martial Arts?
DWE: I
love to teach it all!
Sydnie:
Do you still have trouble with some stuff you learned when going
through your belt training?
DWE:
Yes. I am always learning, trying to improve, trying to be the best I
can be.
Interviews conducted at the The Center for Mixed Martial Arts located in El Reno/ Yukon, Oklahoma
