Mr. Blevins experiences
micro-gravity as part of
Northrop Grumman
Corporation's
Weightless Flights of Discovery
Program!
I love science and I love learning!
I want to share the passion I have for both
with students!
One of my goals is to always motivate students to consider
science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
(S.T.E.M. fields) as a career choice.
For insight into why I feel so strongly about this, read
The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman
It'll change how you view the world and our future.
To meet our future challenges, we all need to embrace
the challenge of teaching our children to love learning
and not be afraid to challenge themselves to enter
S.T.E.M. fields!
How do I attempt to do this?
By looking for ways to expose students to science
"outside of the box". That is... outside of the textbook,
classroom, etc. and showing them science
in action whenever possible!
For another perspecective into what shapes my thoughts regarding
this topic, visit the following site...
My Zero-G Experience
Looking for ways to inspire my students...and in turn
finding inspiration for myself!!
Click below to learn more about what it's like!
Splash Into Science! -Educational Science trip to Florida
*Mr. Blevins, his wife, and 35 students traveled to Florida and had
the opportunity to study biology, ecology, geology, and chemistry
in the Everglades National Park and Florida Keys. Activities
included air boat rides in the Everglades, snorkeling, visiting a
sea turtle hospital, hiking through sub-tropical forests, swimming
with dolphins, and much more!!
*Mr. Blevins, his wife, daughter, and 46 students traveled
to the Grand Canyon! Activities included hiking the canyon,
swimming at Slide Rock State Park, a float trip down the Colorado
river, stops at museums, and hiking over lava flows. Students
learned about geology, astronomy, botany, zoology, and life!
Coming in the summer of 2008
Educational Trip to...
Yellowstone National Park and the
Grand Teton National Park!
Students in grades 9-11 can still sign up!
See Mr. Blevins for Details...
B.G.S.U. "Women in Science" Program
- Mr. Blevins and young ladies from Huron had an opportunity
to explore careers in science for the day! (Some chose to go back
during the the summer and spend time on campus studying science
for a few weeks as part of the R.E.A.L. Science program)
"Forensic Science Day" - On October 24th, Mr. Blevins and nine
Huron High School students had the opportunity to explore the field of Forensic science at the Medical University of
Ohio (formerly MCO). They learned the real science behind
CSI and had the opportunity to talk with professionals
in the field. Students learned firsthand from F.B.I. Evidence
Response Team members, forensic paleontologists, toxicologists,
coroners, forensic dentists, and other professionals involved
in solving crimes.
"Bodies, the Exhibition"- On October 22nd, Mr. Blevins and
forty Biology II students had the chance to learn anatomy and
physiology first hand. Students explored real preserved
bodies from the inside out. The Columbus, Ohio
exhibit on loan from China uses a process known as
plastination to preserve the specimens for educational
purposes.
