Science-U Super Soakers Cutting to the Heart of the Matter
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Science-U Super Soakers Cutting to the Heart of the Matter
Don’t see your camper? Want to see more of the fun? Check our ONLINE PHOTO GALLERY for more photos, and our FACEBOOK. An Outreach Program of the Eberly College of Science DID YOU KNOW? 15-25% of the energy in your home is used to heat your water. Maybe next time try washing your laundry on cold? UP AND COMING Vol.4 Issue 24 Science-U Super Soakers Campers crowd around the water toy they made Above: Camper Walter wants you to halve a heart! July 26, 2012 A shot of the fully constructed water propeller The “Science of Toys” campers spent their afternoon cooling off in the misty spray of their newest experiment. Camper Sadie summarized the activity quite nicely: “Today we are kicked out of the building cause they are doing measurements for the parking lot to replace the factory! We’re using pipes with water and getting wet, and it’s been a lot of fun—we’re having a lot of fun this week.” The campers constructed makeshift water guns using PVC pipe and duct tape. One camper stood at the top of the “gun” and pushed a pipe down. The thrust propelled the water inside the pipes out through the end, and into a shower of water Celine, Emma, and Brooke got a little wet at camp! that the campers loved to play in. Cutting to the Heart of the Matter Nittany Lion, M.D. (July 23-27) Energy Science 2.0: The Next Generation (July 23-27) Doctor Winkel’s Wonder Workshop: The Science of Toys (July 23-27) Campers begin examining and dissecting hearts One camper pokes at her pig heart The “Nittany Lion, M.D.” campers broke out the pig hearts on Wednesday. There were enough hearts for each camper to dissect his/her own, which meant everyone got a good heart look inside. “There are two atriums—there’s a right and a left. The right atrium is a lot smaller than the left because it pumps deoxygenated blood into the lungs, and the left ventricle pumps blood to the body so it’s bigger,” said camper Jeanette on what she had learned about the heart that day. It was exciting for the campers to pull apart the heart and examine the ventricles and aorta, and really see what their mentors had explained about the heart’s functions earlier. ScIEnce-U Director: Michael Zeman Phone: (814) 865-0083 Penn State University 237 Ritenour Building The 2012 Penn State Science-U Newsletter is written and photographed by Michelle Felmlee-Gartner. Website: www.sciencecamps.psu.edu Email: [email protected] Miss an issue? Click here to see the S.U.N.s of previous weeks! Top Left: A “Toys” camper tosses the “airplane” he made in the air Top Right: Brooke experiments with elastic energy, where the disc is propelled forward by the shooter. The disc itself is actually being deformed as it is shot. Bottom Left: “Nittany Lion M.D.” campers work on a blood and urine test Bottom Right: Mentor Beth’s campers check the temperature of their solar-heated water House Powered by the Rising Sun The campers walk outside the MorningStar solar home Lisa talks to the Energy campers about the solar home The MorningStar Solar Home matches the energy it consumes with the energy it produces by using wind turbines, solar panels, special blinds, and more. The “Energy” campers toured the small, yet energetic home, and learned more about the self-powered abode. Every part of the house stands as a reminder of how we need to think long-term when it comes to finite resources. Even the windows contribute to taking in energy, with custom blinds that either deflect sunlight or let it in. When the campers went outside, they saw the solar panels that covered the eastern and western walls. Both the roof of the adjoining carport and the house sported panels as well. The carport’s solar panels not only collect energy from direct sunlight, but also from sunlight reflected by the purposefully light concrete floor. The sustainable house took 4th place in the 2007 Solar Decathlon. A close-up of the many solar panels that covered the walls This publication is available in alternative media upon request. Penn State is committed to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and the diversity of its work force. U.Ed. SCI 12-144 (Issue 24) Mentor Sam and his group propel a rocket! The water from the toys was a great way to cool off Instructor Nikki dissects a heart “Toys” campers test out their extreme water guns Mentor Anni’s group “hearts” science The final version of the campers’ water heater A close-up of Energy’s finalized water heater The “Toys” campers prepare for the rocket launch “Nittany Lion M.D.” campers tug at heart strings “Nittany Lion M.D.” and “Energy” campers at the pool Mentor Seth takes a flying leap into the pool One camper has a hearty meal