itself is Super Grover. A character that through maneuvering about the campus singlehandedly amending little problems the charachters are having throughout the show. In mainstream media the superhero archetype runs rampant; whether it is through the Marvel or D.C. comic book franchises or, If heroes are exhibited through everyday people such as mothers and fathers. Equally as important stands…
Everyone has their own interpretation of a hero, and anyone can argue about what traits a hero has to have. The problem is that almost everyone, other than me of course, is absolutely incorrect. I am here to set the record straight on what a true hero actually is, and all the components that go into making a true hero. The knowledge I am about to bestow upon you, the reader, is known by very few and must be protected and kept secret at all cost. Pay very close attention to the traits that I…
Mike Thaler was born October 8, 1963 in Los Angeles, California. As a child, Mike was always very creative, he enjoyed modeling clay, drawing pictures and writing. He drew cartoons for the school annual and for his school paper at the University of California. He drove from California to New York to begin his career drawing cartoons for adults. Until one day he was contacted by his first editor Ursula Nordstrom after she saw one of his cartoons, she reached out to him to write a children's…
To understand the nature of Lee, you have to take a step back and understand who Lee was before the Marvel phenomenon: a dispirited, middle-aged company stooge working in a dying industry, with no reason to believe anything could change. He was born Stanley Martin Lieber in Manhattan’s Upper West Side on December 28, 1922, the first child of middle-class Jewish parents. Stanley’s father, Jack, had been a dressmaker but suffered from chronic unemployment during the Depression. “Seeing the…
Your Friendly Neighborhood Web Shooter Science: Structure and Function & Types of Interactions Technology: Knowledge Construction Engineering: Defining Problems & Developing Solutions 60 Minute Lesson Spider-Man Card Ball of yarn Balloons (1 per group) Toothbrush (1 per group) Spider Web (20 min) Wall Climbers (15 minutes) Gecko-Man (15 minutes ) Defying Gravity (10 minutes) Investigate how a better understanding of the natural world can inspire creativity. NGSS 1-LS1-1 Use materials to design…
While car buffs may be able to identify this sleek piece of metal as a custom yellow Lamborghini Countach LP500S, it is actually even more than that. This toy is a Transformer, meaning that with a few simple steps it can be transformed from a vehicle to a battle-ready robot. This particular transformer is named Sunstreaker. He was built in 1984, when the Transformers first hit the screen. He was part of the original Transformers cartoon series, along with his twin brother, Sideswipe. They became…
Background Comic books were in the groove in the 30’s and 40’s. After DC Comics published Superman in 1938, stories of mean, costumed superheroes battling criminals and enemies of the United States arose. However after World War II ended, interest for these stories decreased and superheroes were up the creek. In order to gain back the public’s interest of comic books, publishers began to fill them with romance, crime, and horror. In the early 1950’s, crime and horror comics arose, quickly…
Star Wars: The Complete Saga Widely accepted as one of the all-time great movie franchises, Star Wars movies are loved for their astonishing special effects and epic storyline. The popularity of these movies continues to grow as every new generation of film buffs discover these great movies. If you know a Star Wars fan who doesn't already own this set, this gift is a guaranteed win. This collection delivers all six of the original episodes in the exquisite high definition and crystal…
Have you ever wanted to know who was behind the Marvel comics? Well, one of the creators is Stan Lee. When he was in school, he had a part-time job. He became interim editor of Timely Comics. He became an assistant at the Division of the pulp Magazine, which later became Marvel Comics. Stan Lee’s first book debut was in 1941, He was the text filler for Captain America comics. He joined the army in 1941. Stan Lee the u.s in the signal corps, He was repairing telegraph poles. Stan…
MELEE CIRCLE (whole group) Welcome campers back to The Science of Superpowers! Today, we’re putting our skills to the test. Can you jump as far as The Incredible Hulk, balance like Catwoman, leap as tall as Superman, sprint alongside the Flash or throw as accurately as Bullseye? As you make your way through the lesson, add to the conversation by either reading directly from the Background Information or by ad-libbing in your own words. Wonder Woman dedicates many hours each week to training in…