Since computers became visible in the common workplace in the 1960s and robots appeared as human assembly line worker autonomous “replacements” in factories and in popular science fiction humanoid robot themed movies, there is a pervasive belief among us that humans will be replaced by robots. What are your thoughts and experiences about this topic? Here is a reposting from a USA Today Tech News Commentary: So let me begin…
Read MoreTeach Us to Build Clocks Rather Than Just Tell Time
Academy Science youth are inspired and ready to take on the World Class Learning Unleashed Challenge presented by First Lego League FLL www.firstlegoleague.org/challenge/2014fllworldclass Dr Craig Christiansen of the Nebraska State Education Assn. visited Academy Science youth today. Dr Craig suggests that youth engaging the learning process today looking into the future focus on the learner, knowledge content and reasonable assessment practices. Did you know that Dr Craig was an Omaha…
Read MoreRockets to the Rescue
4-H National Youth Science Day NYSD. The Challenge: “design and build an aerodynamic food transportation device that can deliver a payload of nutritious food to disaster victims. Youth will learn engineering concepts, develop math skills, learn about nutrition and help solve a relevant, global issue.” No Problem! – Rollback … It is August 16th. Academy Science is hosting “Build and Launch a Rocket” at the Valley Sesquicentennial. After youth teaching…
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Academy Science Practices the 4-H Pledge and Motto
I pledge my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service, and my health to better living, for my club, my community, my country and my world! 4-H Motto: To Make the Best Better!
Read MoreRCR Robotics Competition – True Legends are Made in Omaha
2014 Omaha River City Rodeo RCR Theme The Best versus the Best – True Legends are Made in Omaha The RCR Robotics Competition games, like the individual RCR Rodeo events, are played and come to conclusion quickly. The Robots are controlled by Youth training to take on the challenge for less than one month. The Bull is played by Sphero. When used, the Sphero is an iPad remote controlled ball…
Read MoreAcademy Science 2014 First Lego League Programming Camp
2014 FLL World Class Challenge! We will be ready! Academy Science Youth and volunteer Coaches like to “Get Our Game On” fast and furious! We are developing robot game strategy and programming the robot to complete missions autonomously here. Snacking on “Brain Food!” Time for “Presentation Showdown!” Which Presentation Plan is Best? Hold on! We are not done yet! There is Always Room for One More! It is Late! Good…
Read MoreHow and Where Do I Find My Geocache Treasure?
Mr Gary and his son Eric are experienced geocachers. Geocaching is defined as an outdoor recreational activity, in which participants use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver to hide and seek containers, called “geocaches.” (Wikipedia.org). Mr Gary and his son Eric are Academy Science members. They organized and presented Geocaching to Academy Science. They told us about the history of geocaching and how geocaching works. We learned about various geocache…
Read MoreValley Sesquicentennial Celebration Adventure
Academy Science greeted the public over this weekend at the Valley Nebraska Sesquicentennial Celebration! We presented much of what we learned about Disaster Planning, Lego Mindstorms Robots, First Lego League, River City Rodeo Robotics, CEENBoT, Robotics Expo, Rocket Building and Launching and stargazing at the Star Party! Disaster Planning. FLL Lego Mindstorms Robots. River City Rodeo Robotics, CEENBoT, Robotics Expo. We advertised and called visitors the old fashion way! Of…
Read MoreValley Sesquicentennial Celebration Update
Academy Science is a youth group led by adult volunteers that engages science exploration year round. We participate in competitions and community demonstrations throughout the year. We do Rockets, FLL, CEENBoT, River City Robotics, 4-H County and State Fairs, camps, and other activities we find interesting. We have FUN! We are meeting the community on the weekend of August 16th in Valley, Nebraska. Everyone is invited to visit and participate!…
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