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COMPUTER NOT LOADING EPISD PLAZA/CLASSLINK?
Try to "fix" your computer by trying each of these, in this order. They may...or may not...work. But the last one has always worked.
A. Close all tabs except the Classlink tab. Now refresh that tab.
B. Hit refresh after you login as it endlessly loads...and then hit refresh again. (Seems the 2nd refresh is the key.)
C. Get closer to your WiFi router and/or open all doors between your router and your computer. Close the Classlink tab. Try to load EPISD Classlink/Plaza in a fresh tab again.
D. Quit Chrome. Open Chrome again with only one tab open and try to load EPISD Classlink/Plaza again.
E. Quit all programs (except Finder). Hold and down the "command" key (next to the space bar) and then simultaneously press the "tab" key (above caps lock). This shows you the icons of all open programs. Cycle to each one by keeping "command" pressed and repeatedly tapping "tab," release these two keys, then press and then hold "command" and the letter Q key until the program quits. Again press and hold "command" while pressing "tab" to cycle to the next open program and repeat this process until everything has been quit, except "Finder" which is your operating system and cannot be quit. Restart your computer, open only Chrome and try to load EPISD Classlink/Plaza in a fresh tab again.
F. Clear Chrome's browsing data as follows:
1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Click on "History" and drag down to, "Show Full History" then release.
3. A new tab opens. On the left side of screen click on, "Clear browsing data."
4. A new window pops up. Click on, "Advanced" and for "Time Range" select "All time."
5. Check every box you can check.
6. Click, "Clear data."
7. Wait until the wheel stops spinning, then hold "command" (next to the space bar) and "Q" to quit Google Chrome.
8. Restart your computer.
9. Open Chrome again and all should be well.
G. Press the top row button on your keyboard that looks like a rocket ship. Select the app named, "Self Service." Once in that app, types into the search box, "Chrome" and hit return. If the Chrome icon that comes up says, "Update" under the icon, then click on the "Update." (If it says, "Install" then you're already updated.) Once done updating, quit Self Service, quit Chrome and restart your computer, open only Chrome and try to load EPISD Classlink/Plaza in a fresh tab once again.
H. Try another device to get into EPISD Classlink/Plaza.
Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.
- William James
All students please complete the Science Safety Agreement by the due date provided by your teacher.
SCIENCE FAIR CENTER
Dates updated 8/14/2023--Start early!
All due date papers must be typed unless otherwise noted.
Your science teacher might have different due dates. Go with what your science teacher says.
You look scared...
Take a deep breath.
Follow this link for a little science fair refresher.
Click this link for a little help.
* Those of you who would like to advance beyond District Science Fair to regional (Sun Country) and state-level competitions should be aware of the
Texas Science and Engineering Fair website
and the rules for all projects,
roles and responsibilities of students and adults,
display and safety regulations.
Also realize that only the top 3 projects from each category advance from District Science Fair to Sun Country Science Fair, so before you chose your project, look at this list of categories, realizing that the checked categories generally have fewer entries than the unchecked (commonly chosen) categories.
Any experiment that uses
human participants (to include survey projects),
potentially hazardous biological agents, or
also requires additional paperwork, and some of the above require permissions from certified institutes (UTEP is the only certified facility in El Paso).
Again, if you want to advance beyond District science fair, please read the ISEF rules that apply to your project carefully so there are no surprises.
Lastly, the best projects are the ones that you're interested in and already questioning. The best projects don't come from a Google search. Survey projects tend to not advance very far--if you want to advance through the science fairs, a controlled experiment in a lesser-used category is your best bet.
1. DUE: Monday, September 11, 2023. Complete this form of three science fair proposals by clicking on, "File," dragging down to, "Download As," and choosing a format compatible with your device's software. Deleting the highlighted fields and fill them in with your content, then print it out. *CAREFULLY READ THE ENTIRE FORM* before you write anything.
Do not email the form owner for access--see above directions.
2. DUE: Monday, October 16, 2023. Experimental design due (title, research question, hypothesis, null hypothesis, variables, materials and procedure). Download and fill this form out completely. (See directions for how to download the form in number 1. above.)
Date to be announced by your teacher. Pre AP classes head to the library with your laptop for Mrs. Meza's presentation on finding scholarly and reputable sources online. This will be VERY helpful for your Works Cited and your research paper writing!
3. DUE: Monday, October 30, 2023 –At least six (6) sources in a typed, "Works Cited" in APA format due--no video sources, no audio sources.
Here are Mr. V's notes from Mrs. Meza's library presentation from 10/31/22
Click here for Mrs. Meza's presentation.
Click here for a link to the HMS Schoology Library page
Use the free formatting at http://www.citationmachine.net/ Use APA 7 for citing your sources. At least four (4) must be book or GALE-located/periodical sources (maximum of one encyclopedia), and a maximum of two (2) internet sources. No e-books are allowed. Don't use sources that are more than ten years old, and don't use sources with no author, or sources with un-credentialed authors. (See me with questions on this.)
Remember that your Works Cited is in alphabetical order by author last name. And remember that your Works Cited is titled, "Works Cited" and not something else :-)
4. DUE: Monday, November 6, 2023--First page of research paper due, to include introduction, thesis statement (with your one, big idea and five small ideas) and the beginning of your writing
5. DUE: Monday, November 13, 2023--Research paper rough draft (SEE THIS LINK: page one only with two, handwritten pages of double-column notes per typed page and your thesis underlined) due for peer editing.
6. DUE: Monday, November 27, 2023 --Research paper re-write for a grade of up to a 70% for those students who failed the first draft. Generally, most of you needed more notes. *Submit your paper that was already graded paper clipped to the back of the ReDone research paper.*
7. Sunday, December 3, 2023 by 11:59 p.m.- Science Fair online entry due-click here to register!
8. DUE: Monday, December 4, 2023- Science Fair project backboard due (for those who are participating in HMS Science Fair) with research paper attached in a manila folder to the back of the board. CLICK HERE FOR HOW TO SET UP YOUR BOARD.
We’ll begin in-class presentations this week. Mr. V's students click here to see the science fair project grading rubric.
9. Wednesday, December 13, 2023 - Hornedo Middle School Science Fair from 3-4:20 in the cafeteria. You may leave once your project has been judged and then come back at 4:30-5:30 p.m. to see how you did.
10. Monday, January 9, 2023- Students must complete their STEM Wizard (more info coming)
Talk to Mrs. Whitworth in room Sc -3 if you have STEM Wizard questions.
11. January 26-27, 2024 - EPISD District Science Fair - Hornedo Science Fair Sweepstakes winners that met the STEM Wizard registration deadline will go to Coronado High School for the EPISD District Science Fair. Click here to read the UPDATED district science fair website.
*Under the participants tab on the district science fair website you'll find a sample judging rubric and your virtual science fair presentation template.*
THE FOLLOWING LINKS WILL BE UPDATED AS HORNEDO TEACHERS ARE INFORMED OF THIS YEAR'S DATES:
12. February 17-18, 2023 (see linked timeline) - Sun Country (regional) Science Fair-
If you're advancing to Sun Country, be sure you register on Scienteer by February (date to be announced), 2023. Sun Country Science Fair- This will be virtual. Sun Country Registration Timeline coming.
13. March 22-23, 2024 --State Science Fair - If you make sweepstakes at Sun Country Science Fair, you'll go on to the Texas State Science Fair in College Station, Texas, at the Texas A&M University Student Recreation Center.
14. May 11–17, 2024--Regeneron ISEF 2024 Science Fair in Los Angles, CA.
2021 8th Grade STAAR Science release test
(and the answer key)
The test is given at the end of April. Use this test and answer key to review and be ready for the STAAR.