Science through SCUBA
The DLT Foundation provides funds to organizations and individuals that transform and affect the quality of the way people live. A super huge thanks to them for supporting our Schooba Mentor program!
3rd attempt of me trying to take a picture of myself with the DLT check. ... Artistic or photographically impaired?
3/5 in the books. Check it:
A classroom session to start, of course.
Boyle's Law? Yeah, we know that.
Getting ready to set up our gear.
Rolman, confident with the attachment of his regulator.
You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. Scuba is all about the teamwork.
Gideon, with a nice Giant Stride Entry.
John, with some good buoyancy.
Rolman, demonstrating a killer fin pivot.
Lining up for an underwater lap.
Gideon, neutrally buoyant.
"What you doing?" "Oh, you know, just practicing my buoyancy."
Quincy: "Man, that was so fun. Hey Dierre, do you think it's possible to surgically implant gills behind my ears like Kevin Costner in Waterworld?" Dierre: "As a science teacher, I think I'm obligated to tell you no." Quincy: "Dang. Guess I'll just settle for scuba."
Tuesday, 5/31, The Schooba Academy launched its Schooba Mentor program. In this, our newest program, three students from Lyons Community School have been paired with three totally awesome mentors to complete a full scuba certification course together. The students are simultaneously receiving free, private tutoring on the science involved in scuba diving. Have a look at some pics from their first session.
Follow the links below to learn more about the newest Schoobents and to help support them in their quest to Schooba!
The Schooba Mentor program pairs students from low-income communities with a totally awesome mentor to complete a full scuba certification course together. The student simultaneously receives free, private tutoring on the science involved in scuba diving.
Starting today, three student-mentor pairs will begin their NAUI Scuba Diver (Open Water) course. The training will be done by Ocean Horizons Scuba, and the open water dives will take place place off of Beach 8th/9th St. in Far Rockaway, Queens this summer. I’ll be posting information on our newest Schoobents individually throughout the week, so stay posted to learn more!
…Oh, and how can you become a mentor!? For now, email me (zach@schooba.org).
Check out our profile in the National After School Science Directory. Search by zip code or keyword, it don’t matter!
Ocean Horizons Scuba is Brooklyn’s premier scuba shop, offering instruction from entry level to instructor certification. They’ll be hooking us up (big time!!) for our in-water training which will take place at St. Francis College in their 13 foot pool! Super huge thanks for all of your support!
Check ‘em out:
Yet another successful expedition. Some captured moments in time:
G'Imani, really into her scuba diving magazine.
Duane and a big cat.
Dr. Russell Seidel, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Dowling College, our lecturer for the day.
"Aww, Com'n, Dr. Russ, I thought we were going to do some tough stuff today." - The Schoobents, sulking
"Yeah, no duh." - The Schoobents, in unison.
G'Imani exploring the Explorers Club flag and all of the places it has been.
G'Imani and Nyell exploring the Cheetah.
Boss Duane, with his elephant tusk.
Boss Duane, with his elephant tusks ... again.
Nyell, looking at the Explorers Club flag and thinking about exploring.
Having a look at some of the different Explorers Club explorers.
Big thanks to everyone at the Explorers Club and Dowling College! Next weekend trip – Earth Day Rockaway, 4/30!
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Another fantastic expedition! Check it out:
Hakeem in his new shirt
Waiting for the L train ... Before some serious lectures on why Mike and Ikes, Oreos, and Good 'N Plenty are not a balanced breakfast.
Hakeem and the Cyclone
The Crew, actin' cool
Big thanks to Richard Blankfein, Dive Safety Officer of the Aquarium, who hooked us up and gave us another behind-the-scenes tour of the compound.
Yashira exploring coral reefs
Wise words from the kiosk ...Can we call that a kiosk?
Who knew neon tetras could be so cool?
Richard and the seals ... Ok, that sounds like a band name.
Hakeem and a Sand Tiger
Yashira and the jellies ...Ok, that also sounds like a band name.
Wait for it ...
Wait for it! ...
(Sound of water rushing.)
"Phew, that was a close call. We almost got drenched!" - Yashira
Yashira on the beach.
Hakeem on the beach.
And a short video clip: Hakeem getting shut down.
Next trip: Explorers Club, 4/16/11 – Stay Tuned!
…Almost.
“Consent to filing with the Department of State”
Check out that official seal.
