Some students are ready to dig deeper into some of our subjects. This page
helps you to find info to strengthen your knowledge base in preparation for
high
school.
Check it out and have some fun----digging deeper!
We have been exploring surface tension in class. Matter is made of
particles that are too small to see, but we can observe how they
behave on a larger scale.
Surface Tension!
Water behaves differently than alcohol. It behaves in a specific
way when placed in a graduated cylinder- remember the meniscus.
Let's dig deeper into WHY it behaves the way that it does.
What is a Polar Molecule?
We are just beginning to discuss significant figures in science
class. If you want the full set of rules. . .. check out this
site
and then practice your skills.
Sig Figs
Since we have been talking about Quantitative Properties of
matter-
I thought I would introduce a cool concept called the "Golden
Ratio"
Check it out and see how it applies to nature- and concepts of
"beauty".
Golden Ratio
GRAVITY: THE MOVIE
**Spoiler Alert**
If you have seen Gravity- I know you just LOVED it!
But check out the "science oops moments" in the movie. Check out
several websites to help you research your claim. . .
Gravity is a great movie but not great science.
Use 4 pieces of evidence in at least 2 resources = Immunity on
any vocab quiz until Thanksgiving!!
Here are a few questions to get you thinking in the right
direction:
Why wouldn't George Clooney Character NEVER need to release
himself?
What's up with Sandra Bullock's hair and outfit when she gets
into back into the ISS?
Why wouldn't communication satellites be knocked out during
a "debris" storm?
Could an astronaut get from Hubble telescope to ISS using just
the "jet pack"? Explain.
Gravity really "pulls"you in!!