UCSD Weather Station

Jan, a research scientist at UCSD, shows us the weather station on the roof of the RIMAC Center to collect information such as air temp, wind speed and direction, rain, and surface IR. The data collected across campus is used to make campus wide energy evaluations for decision making.

Condor Radio Telemetry

Scientists use radio telemetry to locate condors in the wild. Robin (not in picture) had us locate "condors" using this tool. Here is one of our ITEST teachers using the tool.

Conservation Education Lab at CRES

Robin gave us the California Condor presentation she uses for school groups. Since there is no sexual dimorphism in condors, we are learning to pair chromosomes for determining the sex of condors.

Mountain Yellow Legged Frogs

I'm with the ITEST group at CRES, part of the San Diego Wild Animal Park. Robin (educator with CRES) is taking us on a tour of the research facility. These frogs are endangered species here, in California.

UCSD

I'm at UCSD this week for a workshop in environmental sensors. This is the view from the 5th floor of one of the engineering buildings. Library in the distance.

LabQuest Orientation

LabQuest sensors collecting temperature data from ice water. This summer, I'll be exploring the use of environmental sensors as a classroom tool.

Flight of the Conchords

What an awesome show! My cheeks are hurting from all the smiles and laughter. New Zealand rocks the party!

Padres Game!

End of game, Padres won 5-2 over the Nationals. Kids had a great time :-)

Padres Field Trip

At Petco Park right now with our students for a Padres game against the Nationals.

Eric's Eagle Scout Court of Honor

A former student is being awarded the rank of Eagle Scout this evening. The ceremony will take place at the beach on Shelter Island in San Diego. Everyone is currently enjoying BBQ before the award ceremony. I'm slated to present the Eagle Challenge.

Correia Jazz Band and Brian Lynch

Brian Lynch came to Correia to jam with our jazz band. Here's a quick clip of them playing Blue Moon. Several of the members in our jazz band are students of mine. Props to you guys! You sounded amazing today!

Correia Jazz Band

Here's one of my students (another one of mine to his left - oh, and another standing far right) just before their performance.

Directional Ears

Fun with sound through directional ears at the science center.

Fleet Science Center Field Trip

Today, we're at Balboa Park to visit the Fleet Science Center and watch an IMAX presentation. Here's our 7th and 8th grade seminar group.

Grandpa Orders the Mudpie

Grandma and Grandpa meet the insane mudpie on Mother's Day. I think it will take all of us to take this thing down.

After Lunch Soccer

The ballet field trip went well. We're back at Correia having lunch and playing soccer.

Field Trip - Don Quixote Ballet

Off to see Don Quixote at the Spreckels Theatre.

Grandpa's Tangelos

We visited Michelle's grandparents and Aunt Rose today. Grandpa picked a bag full of tangelos for Michelle.

Jyoti-Bihanga

Had breakfast in Normal Heights with Michelle and Andrew. Three Sundays a month they have a brunch special. Everything is vegetarian and mostly vegan. Their gravy and biscuits were awesome!

Environmental Sensor Workshop

At UCSD for a work shop using vernier sensors by LabQuest. Nice group of teachers are here who have been working together using these sensors for the past year. They are looking for another group of teachers to join the group for the upcoming year. The sensors are great and have endless possibilities for data collection in the classroom or in the field.

Pinniped Fun Zone!

We're at La Jolla cove with Andrew after having breakfast at The Coffee Cup. Nice day!

The Old Globe

Andrew has been in town working on a theatre production at The Old Globe in Balboa Park. He invited us to come and see the dress rehearsal.

State Testing!

We've been testing for 6 days now. Morning tests and modified schedules for the rest of the day. The kids seem to like the schedule and especially having no homework on testing nights.

Boating Season is Now

The weather is here! The boat is in the water and its time for ocean play. The beaches were packed today and there's lots of activity in the harbor. Can't believe its only April.

Ozeni MoBlogging

I've been helping my buddy teacher, Go Ozeni, setting up his moblog. He wants to be able to moblog with a group of students during this year's 8th Grade East Coast Trip. I'll RSS feed his blog here when the trip happens. Ozeni had some issues with his Sprint service. Their txt/pic messaging annoyingly posts a hideous html page with every pic message. He even upgraded his phone and plan to prepare for the trip, just to discover Sprint's annoying surprise. I think he's considering leaving Sprint simply because every message sent to his blog would be littered with self-promoting banners and other useless page-garbage. This pic was originally a test send to his blog to compare Sprint and Verizon txt/pic/video messaging.

Boating Time is Here!

Spring cleaning for Dave's boat! Mostly engine maintenance work, she's ready for the ocean. I've got to have my SCUBA regs serviced since diving season is here.

Tint Perfection

Doug is finishing tinting my rear window. The repair facility broke my rear window while fixing the dent in the tailgate. Doug's a friend and always does a perfect job.

Cancer Discussion Group

Jared is a local youth leader who shared his cancer story with us. He is truly a great speaker and he really connected to students.

Cancer Speakers

Our class is currently researching cancer for science. Today we invited friends and family who have been affected by cancer. Students had the opportunity to listen to three of the eleven speakers tell their cancer story.

Fireworks at Petco Park

Its family fireworks night! Dodgers smoked the Padres tonight ;-)