Where The International Space Station Is Right Now + LIGO Observatory in Washington

      Using the awesome website Astro Viewer, you can see the current position of the International Space Station. It uses a live google map to show it's position. Here is a picture of the map:

      As you can see, it shows the area that the international space station is above. It is very neat and it can help you find out when to see the international space station above where you live. I have seen the International Space Station once when I was stargazing at the LIGO Observatory in Washington. (I recommend checking out one of their stargazing nights if you are in the area.) When they pointed it out, I thought it was a star, but then I realized it was moving. It was really cool.

      I hope this website helps you find the ISS :)

~Alex~

 

5 Games That Will Help You Learn Code

5 Games That Will Help You Learn Code

1. Code Combat -  www.codecombat.com

In this fun game, you complete quests by using the coding language javascript. It is a fantasy-style game in which, you will be fighting, Ogres, Dragons, and Giants. It is a fun and exciting way to learn how to use 

javascript.

2. Code Your Own Flappy Game -  http://learn.code.org/s/6/level/148

In this game you get to create your own version of the popular app "Flappy Bird". Instead of typing out the code, you use "coding building blocks" to build the game. After completing the challenge the game sets for you, you can view the actual code you just made with the building blocks. 

3. Angry Birds Hour Of Code - http://learn.code.org/hoc/1

In this game you are presented with a series of puzzles involving some "Angry Birds" characters. In this game you use the "code building blocks" that you use in the "Code Your Own Flappy Game". This is a great way to learn coding!

4. Tynker - Hour Of Code -   http://www.tynker.com/hour-of-code/

This website has 8 games that you can play that help you learn coding. The game difficulties range from 1st grade to 8th grade. Some of the games include: Puppy Adventure, Space Zombies, and Math Art.

5. Light-Bot -   http://light-bot.com/hocflash.html

In this game you control a cute little robot in order to complete challenges. This game will help you understand concepts like procedures and loops.

Free Galaga Bookmark!

Hey Guys!

I have recently made a Galaga Bookmark for my friend and I have decided to share it with you. You can get it free and print it here. (The link goes into the bookmark on Google Drive) I hope you like it! Please tell me what you think in the comments.

- Thanks!

- Alex