Summer Break

Wow! The year seemed to go by so fast. It seems like we just got back from NorthBay and here we are on Summer Vacation already. I'm glad that we all got the chance to know each other during the year. I see so much potential in this group of students and I can't wait to see what you guys do in the future!
I am taking a few week-long classes and my family is going on a cruise of the Greek Isles. We're really excited about this because we have been planning it for a long time.
So, what do you have planned for the summer? Post your comments when you get the chance and don't forget to tell your friends to log on as well.
Have a Great Summer!

Chemistry and Rocks

We recently went from studying geology (rocks) to the study of chemistry (the states of matter.) The states of matter that we learned about are solids, liquids, and gasses. How do you think the two topics are related to each other? Post your response as a group and don't forget to use examples from our experiments and simulations.

Weathering Experiments

You just completed an experiment about weathering. Which experiment did you complete (describe it) and what was your conclusion?

Hoodoos Article

* Respond to this post only after you have read the Hoodoos Articles! Look for links on the Materials and Processes website *

What forces are at work to create hoodoos? Use examples from both of the articles.

Energy Debate

Electricity is such a huge part of daily life in most of America. We use it in almost every part of our day; from the moment we wake up to an electric alarm clock and turn on the lights, right through the day as we use our mp3 players and other appliances, to the moment we turn those lights out again. In fact, you are using electricity right now to read this (unless you printed it out - in which case the printer used electricity!) Do you know where the electricity that we use every day comes from?
In 6th grade science we are now in the process of researching the various way that electricity is produced in our country; fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) solar, hydroelectric, wind, and nuclear. Our goal is to learn about them so we can make an informed decision about which one is the best for the earth.
What do you think?
For more information, go to the Electricity and Magnetism page of my website and scroll down to the resources section of the energy debate.
Post your opinion!

Can you say snow?

Well, here it is, the biggest storm I've seen in a long time. Right now we have somewhere in the neighborhood of 24" of the white stuff. I'm glad that I am settled in with my family, a few good books, and a bunch of good movies to watch. I've been outside a few times to clear snow and check things out but most of my time has been spent just looking out the window. I'll start the real shoveling tomorrow, after it stops snowing!
Let me know how you are doing with the snow. I look forward to seeing how everybody is doing!

Waves Choice Work

Well, we are finally done the Waves Choice Work Project. It was great to see so many students working really hard and even giving themselves homework! You will be receiving your grade on the project soon.
The question this week is; What did you like and/or dislike about the waves project? If you could, what would you change about the project?
I look forward to reading your responses.