Monday, September 12, 2011

7th graders!

Autotrophic extremophiles are in the news!

Anatomy Extra Credit

Email me a detailed description of how the study of anatomy is used in this research to help scientists better understand human evolution.

Due by 9/14/11

NASA Launches Mission to Study Moon From Crust to Core

NASA Launches Mission to Study Moon From Crust to Core

Even though the shuttles are shuttered, scientific work proceeds.

Extra Credit Opportunity



For 7th, 8th, and 9th grades:

Post as a comment 3 detailed paragraphs that explain:
  1. what was being researched
  2. how the research was conducted
  3. what the research means - the "big picture"
Due by 9/16/11

Friday, September 2, 2011

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.