Watch one of the Nova Science Now videos listed below online. Type a short summary (2-3 paragraphs), which also includes your opinions and reflections as well. You must type it, use 12-point font, and double-space your paper. You can earn up to 2 extra credit points for each summary/reflection.
1. Capturing Carbon - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0302/03.html
2. Diamond Factory - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0401/01.html
3. Fuel Cells - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3210/01.html4. The Science of Picky Eaters - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0404/01.html
5. T-Rex - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3209/02.html
6. Sleep - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/3410/01.html
7. Profile: Sangeeta Bhatia - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0404/04.html
8. Little People of Flores - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/beta/evolution/little-people-flores.html
9. Bird Brains - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0304/01.html
10. Public Genomes - http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sciencenow/0406/01.html
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Monday, April 12, 2010
April Above & Beyond
Earth Day is April 22. In honor of this special day our Above & Beyond will focus on caring for our planet. This months Above & Beyond needs to be turned in by April 30. For 2 points, complete 18 problems and for 4 points, complete all 35 problems. They must be correct to receive credit.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
4th Grade Project
My Pet Insect Project
Instead of taking a test for the Invertebrates topic, the fourth grade students will be completing the “My Pet Insect” project. This project requires:
1.The student is to find a “pet” insect. You do have the option of purchasing an insect, but I prefer that the students find a critter that is part of our ecosystem. Also, the option of setting the pet free at the end of the project may be preferable.
2.Students need to find their pet by the Wednesday, March 24.
3.Depending on your individual pet, you need to create some kind of home for it. It can be as simple as a large freezer bag with holes punched in it. Please do not purchase any kind of elaborate terrarium or cage for this project.
4.The pet may be kept indoors or outdoors.
5.The students will need to complete some research on their insect. I will provide some time during class, but further research may be necessary at home.
a.They will need to find what Order their insect belongs to.
b.They also need to find 5 interesting science facts about their pet.
c.The students need to provide an illustration of the life cycle of
the insect.
d.Include a photo of their actual insect on the back page.
6.This project is due on Wednesday, March 31. The students need to bring in their project booklet and the actual pet to show to the class.
Instead of taking a test for the Invertebrates topic, the fourth grade students will be completing the “My Pet Insect” project. This project requires:
1.The student is to find a “pet” insect. You do have the option of purchasing an insect, but I prefer that the students find a critter that is part of our ecosystem. Also, the option of setting the pet free at the end of the project may be preferable.
2.Students need to find their pet by the Wednesday, March 24.
3.Depending on your individual pet, you need to create some kind of home for it. It can be as simple as a large freezer bag with holes punched in it. Please do not purchase any kind of elaborate terrarium or cage for this project.
4.The pet may be kept indoors or outdoors.
5.The students will need to complete some research on their insect. I will provide some time during class, but further research may be necessary at home.
a.They will need to find what Order their insect belongs to.
b.They also need to find 5 interesting science facts about their pet.
c.The students need to provide an illustration of the life cycle of
the insect.
d.Include a photo of their actual insect on the back page.
6.This project is due on Wednesday, March 31. The students need to bring in their project booklet and the actual pet to show to the class.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Grading Changes
Beginning the third trimester, grades 5-7 will no longer be able to turn in late work for full credit. Late work will receive half credit for the first week it is missing and no credit after that. Absent work may be turned in for full credit for one week after the due date.
Late work will not be accepted in the 8th grade. Absent work may be turned in for full credit for one week after the due date.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Late work will not be accepted in the 8th grade. Absent work may be turned in for full credit for one week after the due date.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Monday, March 8, 2010
March Above & Beyond
WONDERS OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
You may have heard of the 10 Wonders of the World here on Earth, but imagine what the rest of the solar system has to offer in terms of “Wonders”. Of course, you will have to research the components of the solar system (moons, planets, asteroids, meteoroids, plutoids, kuiper belt objects, oort cloud, sedna, comets and the sun) and decide for yourself what wonders you want to learn about.
Find a wonder of space and write a short essay (at least 2 paragraphs) about it. Include a picture or drawing of your wonder. You may complete up to two wonders this month and each is worth 2 points. All work must be received by Wednesday, March 31.
You may have heard of the 10 Wonders of the World here on Earth, but imagine what the rest of the solar system has to offer in terms of “Wonders”. Of course, you will have to research the components of the solar system (moons, planets, asteroids, meteoroids, plutoids, kuiper belt objects, oort cloud, sedna, comets and the sun) and decide for yourself what wonders you want to learn about.
Find a wonder of space and write a short essay (at least 2 paragraphs) about it. Include a picture or drawing of your wonder. You may complete up to two wonders this month and each is worth 2 points. All work must be received by Wednesday, March 31.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
End of the Trimester
The second trimester is coming to an end. Friday, March 5 is the last day that I will accept work. On Monday, we all start with a clean slate :)
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