WMS Science Olympiad
Week of February 12
For this "week of love", let's explore the heart. Visit this website and learn something new about the heart. Feel free to do further research. Type the NEW information you learned on the Google Form to get credit for this Weekly Science Challenge.
Week of February 5
Learn about CRISPR by watching this short video. Feel free to do further research on your own!
Type your information on the Google Form to get credit for this Weekly Science Challenge.
Week of January 29
Almost everyone knows someone who has cancer or who has had cancer. Genetic testing can be done to find out one's cancer risk. Go to the website below and find out at least 3 new pieces of information about genetic testing for cancer. Type your information on the Google Form to get credit for this Weekly Science Challenge.
Week of January 22
CES® is the most powerful tech event in the world — the proving ground for breakthrough technologies and global innovators. The 2024 event recently concluded in Las Vegas. Check out the webpage linked below and read about some of the new innovations. Record your findings on the Google Form.
https://www.ces.tech/innovation-awards/categories.aspx
Week of January 15
Pick ONE article to read.
Record the article number as the Answer to Weekly Question on the Google Form and then write something NEW you learned after reading the article. NOTE: You will not receive credit if you don't fully fill out the Google Form.
https://www.snexplores.org/article/microplastic-pollution-removal-water-ultrasound-waves
https://www.snexplores.org/article/think-of-this-new-tech-as-sunglasses-for-our-windows
https://www.snexplores.org/article/science-explains-shout-upwind-acoustics
Science Bee
All WMS 7th & 8th graders will have an opportunity to take a Science Bee qualifying test in January. This test will be taken during the day in Science class. The top scorers on the qualifying test will be invited to participate in the WMS Science Bee in February. This contest is sponsored by IAC-International Academic Competitions.
8th Grade
Non-Contact Forces Enrichment Menu
Digital Version of Recording Sheet
7th Grade
Reactions Enrichment Menu
Digital Version of Recording Sheet
8th Grade
Astronomy Enrichment Menu
Digital Version of Recording Sheet