12:00pm Math and Science Sessions
These sessions are typically for all ages. Some are specific to advanced learners, which is indicated in the description.
Materials Needed:
Materials Needed:
- paper and pencil or device for taking notes and working out problems
Recordings
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June 29, 2020 The Only Slightly Awkward Topic of Puberty with Ross D. Martin, Former Obstetrician (delivering babies) / Gynecologist (women's health), teaches middle school human sexuality class June 10, 2020 Game Theory: A Branch of Math and an Excuse to Play with Hannah Vogel, Math Fan June 8, 2020 How to Play Chess: a quick intro for beginners with Hannah Vogel June 3, 2020 Buy Naked (No Plastic Packaging) with Sue Hughen, Environmental Activist Plastic Pollution and The Solutions with Pat Hersey, Founder of Less Plastic Please Details: Susan Hughen will share their journey (successes and not so) to remove plastic from daily life. Pat Hersey will present an overview of the plastic pollution crisis and solutions. May 21, 2020 We (all) Are Emotional Support Humans with Tiffany Callender and Rashel Taylor, Leading Mental Health Programming and Community Engagement Details: The Horizon Foundation works a lot on mental health projects. Tiffany and Rashel will share how we can engage as a community (even during this time of physical distancing) and provide virtual support to one another; we can learn from attendees about how they have managed to stay connected to their communities. This session is best for teens and adults; -Emotional Support Human Campaign Page: www.supporthuman.org -Columbia Festival of the Arts – Film Festival -HCPSS Mental Health Resources May 20, 2020 High Altitude Climate, Flora & Fauna with Ingrid Pyne, Resident of Colorado May 14, 2020 Coding for Early Elementary Age Kids with Idea Lab Kids Howard County This class required registration and a code from IdeaLabKids. The recording may only interest those who took the class. May 13, 2020
May 8, 2020 Second Freaky Friday Math/Science
May 7, 2020 “How to Use PPE for Folks at Home" with Erica Shaw, NICU Nurse and Wisher of Wellness. Learn proper technique for how to use masks and gloves (hint: many people are not doing it the safe way) May 6, 2020 “Understanding What Your Dog or Cat is Trying to Tell You” with Amber Guthrie, Humane Educator at the Maryland SPCA If you have a cat or dog, they are more than welcome to attend with you! “Learn about Hexaflexagons” with Hannah Vogel, Math enthusiast Materials: Paper, scissors, glue/tape, crayons/colored pencils/markers Also a printed copy of just page two of this PDF if possible *middle school, high school, college/adult May the Fourth Be With You, 2020 “Math that is Out of this World“ with James Howard, a different type of Mathematician and Statistician May 1, 2020 First Freaky Friday
April 27, 2020 “Unveiling The Invisible Universe” with Rani Gran, Science Communication Specialist, NASA April 24, 2020 "Translating Newton" with Hannah Vogel, math enthusiast April 23, 2020 “How to Find a Living Planet, like Earth” with Rani Gran, Science Communication Specialist April 22, 2020 "Engineering at Home: Communicating Results" with Colleen Harris April 20, 2020 “Weather, Climate, and You” with Steve Tracton, Ph.D, Ret. National Weather Service Meteorologist April 14, 2020 "Maria Mitchell: First Female American Astronomer" with Hannah Vogel, Math Enthusiast April 6, 2020 "Super Moon and Space Exploration" with Rani Gran April 3, 2020 "Why social distancing matters: Epidemiology and Infectious Disease 101" with Dr. Liana Rosenthal, Neurologist, with additional training in epidemiology March 30, 2020 "Benjamin Banneker: Clocks, Conics, and Space" with Hannah Vogel, math enthusiast March 26, 2020 "Blast Off with Math" with Brooke Barrick March 25, 2020 "Understanding US Census Stats" Jon Edelson, numbers enthusiast Materials available at: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/sis/activities/math/hm-1_student.pdf March 24, 2020 "K-12 Math Help, ask any question!" with Dr. Opel Jones, Math hero *all ages (we worked on algebra) March 23, 2020 "Connecting Parabolas" with Hannah Vogel, math enthusiast *High School, College/Adult March 19, 2020 "Rocket Science" Ms. Brooke, Math enthusiast |
Intro to Coding with Python
This series of sessions will introduce you to the world of coding with Python. You will need a Repl.it account (https://repl.it/) and two screens/windows open. Questions about Repl.it: How to create an account on repl.it June 9, 2020 Intro to Programming with Python-Week 8 with Joseph Shaw, Programmer and OM Dad May 26, 2020 Intro to Programming with Python with Joseph Shaw, Programmer and OM Dad May 12, 2020 Intro to Programming with Python-Week 4 with Joseph Shaw, Programmer and OM Dad This is the fourth session, so if you are new to the class, please get a Repl.it account and practice using it before joining the class. May 5, 2020 Intro to Programming with Python-Week 3 with Joseph Shaw, Programmer and OM dad April 21, 2020 Intro to Programming with Python-Week 1 with Joseph Shaw, Programmer and OM dad |
Resources
Projects and reference materials suggested by the presenters can be found below:
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NASA at Home -- NASA updated their website with special features for learning at home
Circus Science -- visit Circus Greg's website for Circus Science Classroom Materials |
Engineer for the Day -- see the pdf for directions on how to build your tower
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