9/30

We did a slinky lab today, using slinkys to test the properties of seismic waves.

Homework for tonight is to continue to study Chapter 5 Plate Tectonics.

9/29 Homework

There is a Chapter 5 Test (Plate Tectonics) next Tuesday, so make sure you are studying for that.

Read pages 187-193 and answer questions 1-3 on page 193 (this is important preparation for tomorrow's lab).

9/25 Classwork & Homework

Students read one of two articles regarding earthquakes, and had group/class discussion

Here are the articles:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/11/1111_031111_earthquakeanimals.html

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24646523/

Students will have a test on Tuesday, October 6 on Plate Tectonics (chapter 5 in their textbooks)

9/24

Dr. Awesome subbed for Mr. Gaudet today.

He did a demo. on density, using different household items.

Interims are due by Friday.

9/23

HALF DAY

Students took a practice writing exam today.

Interims went out yesterday, and need to be signed and returned by Friday.

Students should look over their Earth's Interior notes.

9/22 Homework

Interims went out today for all Core classes. ALL interims need to be signed by parents and brought back by Friday (we will gladly accept them sooner).

9/21 Classwork/Homework

Student's will be watching a 20 minute video on Earth's Interior. We will start our Earth's Interior notes, but will not be able to finish.
http://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0AVxVays3l2mcZGN4anNzaHhfMjdnc3R4a2tmZw&hl=en

Homework is to review Earth's Interior notes.