Kansan dies after being infected by brain-eating amoeba - KansasCity.com

Kansan dies after being infected by brain-eating amoeba - KansasCity.com

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From a flat mirror, designer light: Bizarre optical phenomena defies laws of reflection and refraction

From a flat mirror, designer light: Bizarre optical phenomena defies laws of reflection and refraction

Eighth graders: post a three paragraph response to this article using the 3R format for 10 points extra credit on today's exam score. Due by Wednesday, Sept. 7.

Chemistry Extra Credit - 10th graders only!

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/333924/title/Fighting_flames_with_greener_materials

Please post detailed summary of and response to this article by Tuesday, September 6th for 10 pts extra credit towards your UP score.

Meat without slaughter: '6 months' to bio-sausages - science-in-society - 31 August 2011 - New Scientist

Meat without slaughter: '6 months' to bio-sausages - science-in-society - 31 August 2011 - New Scientist

*food* for thought....

5 PTS EXTRA CREDIT FOR A THOUGHTFULL RESPONSE THE ARTICLE FROM ANY 7TH OR 9TH GRADER.

For 6th grade only!

Email me one paragraph that

1. defines alloy
2. describes what metals make up steel
3. lists the benefits of using steel in construction

Due by Monday 8/29.

Welcome to 2011/2012!

In an effort to further enhance the Academy science departments use of technology, this blog is now be found at our department website.

I will continue to use this blog as a way to recommend pertinent science news stories and to give extra credit assignments.  As an intro, 5 pts extra credit to any student who posts a comment to this post.

THIS OPPORTUNITY NOW OVER (9/1/11). PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR THE NEXT ONE!