Monday, December 7, 2015
Phys. Sci Hw 12/7/15
read and notes ch 30.2 on star classification and characteristics., pgs. 813-820.
Physical science HW- Notes for CH 31
done as theree HW assignments:
Ch 31.3 pg847-851 assigned 11/25/15
Ch 31.2, pg. 839-846 assigned 12/01/15
Ch 31.1 , pg. 833-838 assigned 12/03/15
Ch 31.3 pg847-851 assigned 11/25/15
Ch 31.2, pg. 839-846 assigned 12/01/15
Ch 31.1 , pg. 833-838 assigned 12/03/15
Tech C-3 analysis questions from Nov. 24th,2015
“ Tech C ” Analysis Questions
6) Based on your results, what is the charge
of each of the dyes you ran? Why? Thursday, December 3, 2015
all classes Current event extra credit oppurtunity
ALL classes: Current events e.c.
You will choose an article or science
related video of over 2 pages or 45 minutes on science current event. It will
fall into one (or more) of these categories:
·
Scientific
discovery – for example, scientists find comets may
have delivered the water found in earth’s oceans.
·
Science-related
event – for example, the Japan
earthquake/tsunami/nuclear plant meltdown; the launch of a space probe.
·
A cultural
change/happening that involves science/technology – for
example, bicyclists’ clothing that can act as a radar gun to show drivers how
fast they’re moving.
·
Science in
public policy – for example, a bill or law that deals
with science (cap on carbon emissions).
The article must be timely, meaning it’s
been published within the past six months or 3 yrs. for videos. Finally,
technology articles are okay, but I will not accept any product announcements
or reviews.
Create a write-up of your current event,
summarizing the story and answering key questions. You will include a copy of
the story you are citing or the golden page format for the video, movie or
program.
Science current events will:
Cite the
news source, using the Oceana Golden page format for citations found on
the Oceana website. Magazine Article:
Perlman, Jeff. “Sultan of Swat.” Sports Illustrated. 12 February 2001: 54-59.
Newspaper Article:
* Taylor, Michael. “Potholes Scar Roads Across Region.” San Francisco Chronicle. 23 October 2005:
* Give the title of the article, author’s
name, and article date within the body of the summary.
* Summarize the event in your own words,
using complete sentences. Spelling and grammar count.
* Your summary will answer the following
questions:
·
Who/what is the
subject of the story?
·
Where did it happen?
·
When did it happen?
·
How did it happen?
·
Why did the event
happen, or why was the event important enough to make the news?
·
Why did you choose
this article?
·
What did you learn
from the article, and what are your thoughts about this event/issue?
*CONNECTION AND COMMENT RELATED TO ONE ESSENTIAL
QUESTION:
·
How does this event
affect the world or region where it occurred?
·
How does this
discovery advance science?
·
What does the
discovery/event mean for our society?
·
What does this
discovery/event mean for future work/the environment/humanity/etc.?
·
If the story is about
a law or policy, how does the policy or law affect science/society?
Below are several acceptable web sites and
sources for science news stories. If you wish to use a source not listed below,
please check with me first.
Popular Science
New Scientist (News)
Wired Science
New York Times (Science Times)
Discover Magazine
National Geographic (News)
BBC Science/Environment
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science_and_environment/
NPR - Science News
Boing Boing (Science)
Grist
Good (Environment, Food, Health, Technology,
Transportation)
The Guardian (UK) Science
Scientific American (Often
written for college level or higher)
Reuters Science
NOVA: on line videos
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)