Free late homework pass alert:
Check out this link: https://www.msu.edu/~defores1/gre/roots/gre_rts_afx2.htm?iframe=true&width=90%&height=90%
Pick 15 root words. Write the root and the definition and a couple of examples. Bonus if you find examples related to things that we have studied this year!
Mark your calendars!!! Energy Night will take place on Wednesday, April 4th!
Want to keep up on the progress of Curiosity? Check here: http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/msl/index.html
This is pretty cool to watch if you are patient: http://youtu.be/fX7Q-0QuID4 It is the 2011 hurricane season in 4.5 minutes.
Okay, here you go. This will teach you most of what you need to know related to chemistry this year. SO, listen and take notes for a free homework pass: http://youtu.be/lDp9hUf_SV8
Don't like this rendition? Think you can do better? Then DO IT!! We can post them and vote on the best for a special prize!
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News to know:
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3rd Quarter!
Period 1: Physical and Earth Science, Honors
- ·Due Monday, January 30th Read pages 259-266 and complete questions 1-7 on page 273
- · Due Tuesday, January 31st: Read pages267-272 and do questions 8-15 on p. 273
- Due Wednesday, February 1st: Graph of Neutrons vs Protons for all know stable isotopes
- Due Monday, February 6th: Insert a trend-line with equation and r-squared value onto your graph. Also, Read pages 278-281 in your book and describe the particles that are produced in radioactive decay.
- Due Tuesday, February 7th: Read pages 281-288 and answer questions 6-9 on page 297
- Tuesday, February 14th: TEST
Period 2: Physical and Earth Science
· Due Monday, January 30th: Measure the square footage of each room where you live. Draw a scaled map with the measurements.
· Due Tuesday, January 31st: Get a copy of your most recent electric bill. If you live in a place where electricity is included and you don't get the bill, don't worry about this. Everyone must find out what energy sources are used for heat and hot water where you live. If you can record information about your furnace and hot water heater, that would be helpful too.
· Due Wednesday, February 1st: Number each room on your map. Use these numbers in making a list of every electrical device in each room with the power rating of each device.
- Friday February 3rd classwork: Read and OUTLINE pages 4-6 and 12-18
- Due Tuesday, February 7th: Research turbine design. Find an article, write down the source information, read it and take notes on it. Be prepared to tell the class about it next time.
- Tuesday, February 14th: Project topic
- Wednesday, February 15th: QUIZ
Due February 28th: Materials and Methods (20 points)
Due March 2nd: Minimum of 9 note cards from at least 3sources (30 points)
Due March 20th: Lab report on project with backgroundresearch in the introduction (100 points)
Due March 23rd: Powepoint or Prezi on your project (100points)
Due March 28th: Poster on your project (100 points)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4th! ENERGY NIGHT!!!!!
Due April 10th: Project Reflection (100 points)
Period 4: Physical and Earth Science in an Agricultural Context
- Due Friday, February 3rd: Read pages 19-15 and do questions 1-10 on p. 34
- Friday's class work: Graph and practice problems.
- Due Monday, February 6th: Read pages 16-32, and complete questions 11-19 on pages 34-35
- Due Friday, February 10th: Take home quiz.
- Due Monday, February 13th: Introduction, Problem, Hypothesis, Materials and Methods, and Results due.
- Thursday February 16th: TEST
Period 6: Environmental Science
- Due Wednesday, February 1st: You must have all components of the farm bill project with you in class
- Due Monday, February 6th: Read and outline pages 50-60 in chapter 3 of your text
Due Wednesday, February 8th: Read and outline pages 61-70 in chapter 3 of your text
- Thursday, February 9th: Ch 1 Vocab test
Due Friday, February 10th: Read and outline pages 70-81 in chapter 3 of your text
- Due Monday, February 13th: Water sample with paperwork; reflection on film
Period 7: Physical and Earth Science
Due Tuesday, January 31st: Measure the square footage of each room where you live. Draw a scaled map with the measurements.
- Due Wednesday, February 1st: Get a copy of your most recent electric bill. If you live in a place where electricity is included and you don't get the bill, don't worry about this. Everyone must find out what energy sources are used for heat and hot water where you live. If you can record information about your furnace and hot water heater, that would be helpful too.
- Due Thursday, February 2nd: Number each room on your map. Use these numbers in making a list of every electrical device in each room with the power rating of each device.
· Friday February 3rd classwork: Read and OUTLINE pages4-6 and 12-18
· Due Tuesday, February 7th: Research turbine design. Find an article, write down the source information, read it and take notes on it. Be prepared to tell the class about it next time.
- Due Tuesday, February 13th: Project topic
- Wednesday, February 15th: QUIZ
Due February 28th: Materials and Methods (20 points)
Due March 2nd: Minimum of 9 note cards from at least 3sources (30 points)
Due March 20th: Lab report on project with backgroundresearch in the introduction (100 points)
Due March 23rd: Powepoint or Prezi on your project (100points)
Due March 28th: Poster on your project (100 points)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4th! ENERGY NIGHT!!!!!
Due April 10th: Project Reflection (100 points)
