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An elephant, who accidentally fell into a dry, 25-foot deep well in Northeast India, was rescued thanks to quick-thinking rescuers' scientific knowledge.
The rescuers realized they could not pull the 30 year old elephant out of the well. They decided to employ the physics law of buoyancy, known as the Archimedes' principle.
This principle helps explain how ships stay afloat. The principle states: when a body is partially or fully immersed, it experiences an apparent loss in weight that is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the submerged part of the body.
In this case, the well was filled with enough water to displace the elephant's weight. It took 3 hours and hundreds of gallons of water to allow the elephant to float to safety.
For more information go to this link: www.dogonews.com/2020/1/31/rescuers-in-northeast-india-use-the-archimedes-principle-to-save-an-elephant-in-distress
Video can be found here: https://youtu.be/DLy1PE9agvo
Dolasia, Meera. “Rescuers In Northeast India Use The Archimedes' Principle To Save An Elephant In Distress.” DOGOnews, DOGO Media, Inc., 31 Jan, 2020, Web. 02 Mar. 2020.
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Thinkabit and Chesapeake Bay Foundation Field Trips
Sponsored by TJ Partnership Foundation
Students have been attending field trips at the Thinkabit Labs and Chesapeake Bay Foundation thanks to a grant from the TJ Partnership Foundation!
At the Thinkabit Labs (which is a combination of an engineering lab, makerspace, and innovation learning space) students invent, design and build products to foster creativity and enhance the critical skills necessary for the technical workforce. This helps students realize they can pursue a degree in a STEM field which could potentially lead to a STEM career!
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) Field Trip provides an opportunity for students to go on a boat for hands-on investigation of the Bay and its tributaries.
The CBF Field Trip enables students and teachers to conduct their own research through biological sampling, chemical analysis, and physical measurements. In addition to using critical thinking skills to evaluate the health of the ecological system, participants also gain a unique perspective in the relationship between water quality, fisheries, and economics.
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Events at the Air and Space Museum
Arsenal of Democracy Fly-In
See dozens of World War II-era aircraft flown in for this event, and meet the pilots, interact with World War II reenactors, and learn about the role aviation played in the War.
- May 9th 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Command Module Columbia
The spacecraft will be on view at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia, for approximately one year until it is taken off display to be prepared for installation in the upcoming Destination Moon exhibition at the Museum in DC.
- On view - starting March 3
Events held at Udvar Hazy Museum in Chantilly
More information: https://airandspace.si.edu/visit/events
Learn about Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (TJHSST) academics programs and the admission process. Talk to TJHSST students, parents, staff and alumni.
Who: Young Scholars in grades 5, 6 or 7
When: Saturday, April 18, 2020
Where: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA
Time: 9:00 - 11:00 AM
Registration: https://tinyurl.com/Young-Scholars-Day-at-TJ
Techstravaganza is hands-on STEM activity fair that attracts thousands of visitors from the DMV area each year. This event is run by TJ Students who are involved in the TWIST Club (Tomorrow's Women in Science and Technology). The mission of TWIST is to encourage students in STEM careers.
Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: TJHSST 6560 Braddock Rd, Alexandria, VA
Cost: Free
Register: http://tjtechstrav.org/
Tech Explorers (Grades: 2 - 4) and Tech Pioneers (Grade 5 - 7)
Dates and Times
Week 1: July 6 - 10
Week 2: July 13 - 17
Week 3: July 20 - 24
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Fairfax High School
Cost: $275.00 per week
More information: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-tech-adventure-camp
Other STEAM YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES In Fairfax County
Visit the Fairfax County STEAM Opportunities Youth page!
The first stop in finding fun STEAM activities, information and career ideas.
Search the STEAM Opportunities Map to find programs offered by parks, libraries, community centers, nonprofit organizations and universities. Don’t forget to skim the calendar to find exciting local STEAM events.
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