Embedded Files
Week of
March 23rd - March 27th
"What Researchers Seek to Learn From Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'!"
1) Go to this link to watch the video!
2) Next, answer the questions below. You can send me a screenshot of the answers if you choose to write them out, or you can share a Google Doc with me.
Why is the Thwaites Glacier nicknamed the “Doomsday Glacier”?
Where is the Thwaites Glacier?
Who are some of the people on the expedition? What jobs do you think they have?
What are researchers hoping to learn by studying the glacier?
How are scientists dealing with some of the challenges trying to drill a hole deep into the ice?
How significant is the melting of the Thwaites Glacier?
What could studying the glacier tell us about climate change?
Why do you think the expedition includes several journalists?
Email Mr. Condon for more information!
Science Bee
Science Bee
All WMS 7th & 8th graders will have an opportunity to take a Science Bee qualifying test - date to be determined. 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. This contest is sponsored by IAC-International Academic Competitions.
Sponsored by the University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall, click the image above to learn about different astronomy topics through virtual Planetarium experiences. These videos will discuss planets, constellations, the moon and other aspects of space and the galaxy.
7th Grade Enrichment Options
7th Grade
Investigating Matter
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
7th Grade
Reactions
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
7th Grade
Ecosystems
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade Enrichment Options
8th Grade
Natural Selection & Adaptations
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade
History of Life
Fossil Record
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade
Stratigraphy
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade
Genetics & Heredity
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade
Waves
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade
Energy
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade
Non-Contact Forces
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade
Astronomy
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade
Forces & Motion
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
8th Grade
Scientific Inquiry
Digital Version of Enrichment Menu
PDF Version of Enrichment Menu
Turn in all work by either sharing with Mrs. Sindt at sindt.kathleen@westside66.net or giving your work to your science teacher to put in Mrs. Sindt's mailbox.
Page updated
Report abuse