Maker teacher, maker, tinkerer, micro:bit champion (yr 2), Sphero Hero, love outdoors, skateboard, kiteboard, water ski, snow ski.

Joined September 2013
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I can never remember which oils... stick with clean sourced animal products, olive oil, and avocado oil. I think coconut oil is ok too.
19 Dec 2023
Today, I am going to red-pill you about vegetable oils. Make sure you bookmark and share this post: 1. Unnatural Extraction Process: Unlike coconut or olive oil, which can be extracted through pressing, seed oils like canola, soybean, and corn oil require unnatural methods for extraction. They undergo processes involving high heat and chemical solvents like petroleum, leading to oxidation and the formation of trans fats even before they reach your kitchen​. ​2. A Modern Dietary Addition: Industrial seed oils are a recent addition to our diet, exploding in consumption from virtually zero in the early 1900s to 70 lbs per year per person today. This dramatic increase corresponds with a surge in chronic health issues, suggesting a link between seed oil consumption and modern diseases​. ​3. Omega-6 and Inflammation: Vegetable oils are high in Omega-6 fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, which is a precursor to pro-inflammatory eicosanoids. These molecules can cause chronic inflammation and contribute to autoimmune diseases. The excessive consumption of Omega-6, without the balance of Omega-3, exacerbates these health issues​. ​4. Oxidative Stress and Cancer: Studies have shown that diets high in vegetable oils, particularly linoleic acid, lead to oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and genetic damage. These factors are instrumental in promoting cancer, with some studies revealing a fourfold increase in metastasis in diets high in these oils​. ​5. Increased Mortality Rate: Over a seven-year study, groups consuming high amounts of vegetable oil had a 62% greater all-cause mortality rate compared to those with lower consumption. This risk increase is more significant than that associated with heavy smoking or obesity​. ​6. Heart Disease Risk: The Minnesota Coronary Experiment found that participants who increased their intake of corn oil and margarine had an 86% higher incidence of heart attacks. Despite lower cholesterol levels, the vegetable oil group had a significantly higher mortality rate from heart attacks​. ​7. Cardiovascular Deaths: The MARGARIN Study revealed that the group consuming margarine high in linoleic acid from vegetable oils had a 700% higher rate of strokes, heart attacks, and cardiovascular deaths compared to a group consuming Omega-3-rich fish oil. This stark difference underscores the health risks of high vegetable oil consumption​. Remember, the key to a healthier life is understanding what you're putting into your body. Rethink your oil choices and opt for natural, minimally processed fats. Cheers, Simon (@goddek)
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Common sense explanation of non-masking behavior. I continue to mask in public despite husband and friends who choose not to. Last year I was the only teacher continuing to mask. Also didn’t miss school for illness unlike the others. I’ve never been one to follow the crowd.
An expansive musing thread on mask non-use, which I am now calling "mask akinesia". Every class I teach, I walk in with my mask and my Aranet4 CO2 detector, to measure air quality. I'm lucky: the rooms I teach in are always below 800ppm and often below 700ppm. 1/20
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There’s more to skateboarding than ollies and kick-flips. So smooth!
20 Oct 2023
She is cool
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Oooh, great hip openers
5 Exercises for Tight Hips 1. 90/90 Hip Switch 2. Rollover V-Sit with Reach 3. Mountain Climber 4. Groiner 5. Cossack Squat Utilize these drills in your warm-ups to enhance hip mobility, decrease low back pain, and bulletproof your groin!
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First inspired by @BrownDogGadgets
17 Mar 2023
My laser elective has started to finish their light up acrylic designs. More to come soon. Designed in @CuttleXYZ inspired by @JT_MakerLab
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Sailing through uncharted waters, one cardboard masterpiece at a time! Engineering meets innovation at the @WCSWarhawks 2023 7/8 Cardboard Boat Challenge! #wcsflight #wcsREADY #wcssteam #78collaborate
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Feeling rundown/sore after a tough week? Do this routine we just did with us 1. T-spine rotations (2x15) 2. Fire hydrant w/ IR (2x12) 3. Thread the Needle (x15) 4. Dynamic Blackburn (2x20) 5. Rocking 90/90 (2x15) 6. Frog stretch (2x1 min) 7. Supine wave breathing (10 min)
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Thanks so much for the share @AlexCorvis84 !!
#Maker Skill Trees by @sjpiper145 "A repository of Maker Skill Trees and templates to make your own. Color 🔵🔴🟢 in the boxes and level up your skills. Use the template to track your progess and inspire you to try new things" Like, ⭐️& share! 🔗➡️github.com/sjpiper145/MakerS…
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Cherry Harvest 2023.
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Today is my last day as a STEM teacher. Is it even possible to break this habit? Retirement starts tomorrow!
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I want to make one of these in a mint tin!
20 Jun 2023
How these 3D backlit Hwang Seontae inspired artworks are made [📹 moodymouse.world: buff.ly/45OZsTT]
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A support-free pencil bench 🙂 stl: than.gs/m/892579
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Middle school custom robots with @microbit_edu @SparkFunEDU moto:bit boards & gamer:bit controllers. Great project to finish up the year and career. Retiring in 2 days!
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Our Automata Tinkering Kit is back in stock! This wooden kit has been designed to help you experiment with a wide variety of mechanisms, the instruction booklet shows you how to put together cams, ratchets, pulleys, gears, cranks and linkages. This video shows the various cams.
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What does a school #makerspace provide? I used to say time - space - materials - resources. I’m thinking now… Time - Space Tools - Materials Knowledge - Mentoring Community - Connection
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Every school makerspace has a different flavor based on who's running it, the school/admin expectations, & materials and equipment available. I'm retiring and want to the new teachers to have confidence in the direction they choose for our Maker Lab. What's your flavor? 1 of 2
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I'll go first... the maker lab with me is about keeping creativity alive through middle school with fun and engaging projects. love invention and mashing up technologies. I also love to support independent students who can think and do. How about you and your makerspace?
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