TXESS Revolution

Stanford University Quake Catcher Network

http://qcn.stanford.edu/

The Quake-Catcher Network is a collaborative initiative for developing the world's largest, low-cost strong-motion seismic network by utilizing sensors in and attached to internet-connected computers.

With your help, the Quake-Catcher Network can provide better understanding of earthquakes, give early warning to schools, emergency response systems, and others. The Quake-Catcher Network also provides educational software designed to help teach about earthquakes and earthquake hazards.

QCN K-12 Sensor Program

K-12 teachers can request up to three sensors for a $5 processing fee each. These sensors are subsidized by other purchases and gifts to the Quake-Catcher Network. These sensors will only be shipped if a valid US K-12 school address is provided. Simply fill out the online form or print and mail in the form with a check.

Classroom Set of Sensors Loan Program for K-12 Teachers

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikecable/20100409#

Shaniqua, Jasmine and Gwenna

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikecable/20100408#

Bar Bet Experiments in the Dorm

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikecable/20100407#

Sea Ice vs. Glacial Ice Melt Experiment in the Dorm

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikecable/20100402#

Barton Creek Field Trip, and Craig's Dorm Antics

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikecable/20100330#

Enchanted Rock Field Trip

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikecable/20100329#

Charity, Michael and Adrian in the Classroom

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikecable/20100328#

Bat Tour--quite a few of these didn't come out.

Here are the links for a workshop I presented at ESC 14 with Kayla Brooks of Trent ISD, and also as a short session at the TRC Annual Convention.

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2009/03/compressed_air_rocket.html

This is the original Make Magazine plan for the high-power compressed air rocket launcher.

I've slightly modified the original Make Magazine plan. Here are the updates.

Step 3-- In order to make the launcher more portable and light-weight, the new stand is made of two pieces of 13" long, 3/4" PVC and two zip ties. Drill two holes in each piece of PVC. Thread the zip ties through the holes, then fasten them around the 2" PVC pressure chamber and cinch them very tight. The launcher can be tilted by sliding it within the zip ties. See picture link.

http://picasaweb.google.com/mikecable/20100314?fgl=true&pli=1#5477565722...

I've rolled everything into one post. My liberal arts background leads me to prefer a narrative approach.

My name is Mike Cable and I'm a lifelong learner

I want my students to be lifelong learners as well.

I was born in Duluth, Minnesota on January 24, 1963. It was 22 degrees below zero. Maybe this is why I like to keep my classroom so cold. I was an Air Force brat, and spent time in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Springdale, Pennsylvania, and Dover, Delaware. But I've always been a Texan at heart, and just as soon as I could convince my parents we moved to the Lone Star State.

I started my formal education in Abilene, Texas at Dyess Elementary Kindergarten in 1968. I attended Dyess Elementary until the Fifth Grade, and then transferred to Austin Elementary. I then attended Madison Middle School. I graduated from Cooper High School in 1981, and was a National Merit Scholarship Finalist.