Science 8

This is your January Science World magazine activity and project:

Science 8

Earth: Volcanoes
Fire in the Sky
What happens when a volcano erupts in an area covered by ice and snow?

How can a volcanic explosion in Iceland disrupt air travel all over the world?

What does the name Eyjafjallajokull mean?

Iceland has more than 130 volcanoes crammed into an area about the size of Kentucky. Why? What happens?


Project:

What volcanoes erupted in 2010? Check out this Smithsonian web site that lists worldwide volcanic activity:

www.volcano.si.edu/world/find_eruptions.cfm

• Click on each volcano to find its latitude and longitude.
• Plot the locations of a world map.
• Where were 2010’s eruptions located?
• Which country had the most volcanic activity?


This is you January Science World magazine activity due the week of 1/24/11-1/27/11.

6th/7th Yale Road Trip!!!

Well, it looks like we are all good to go...!!!
Our luxury coach bus will be leaving VA at 6:45AM sharp...
My 'ballpark' guess is that we will return late afternoon @ 5:00-ish???
The girls have all the info as to clothing, snacks, phones, etc...
Weather forecast is for a beautiful sunny day-yeah!!
xo-MM

Girl's Science Investigations, Yale University

The mission of Girl's Science Investigations (GSI:New Haven) is to motivte, empower, and interst girls in developing the skills they need to pursue careers in Science. University students and professors act as mentors and provide a context for exploring and understanding the various disciplines of Science through hands-on activities in a laboratory environment. Through student scientific-engagement and parental awareness, GSI strives to close the gap in Science found between males and females today.
The topic is The Material World and our theme-based program visit will take place on Sat. November 13, from 9:00AM-2:00PM in the Sloane Physics Laboratory at the Yale University Dept. of Physics in New Haven, CT.
You can visit the GSI website at:
www.yale.edu/physics
Under "Featured Links", click on "Girl's Science Investigations"
This should be an extraordinary experience for our students and we are all very excited to participate in such an opportunity!!
Regards-
MM

Happy September and Welcome Back!!!
I am delighted to see everyone and look forward to a wondeful year w/ my 'new girls'...
Just a few notes:
All students will be required to have a Science Journal by Monday 9/13...I know it can get hectic trying to fulfill that Supply List!
I am considering adopting a new Science magazine- Science World- for 7th & 8th...I think it might be a nice change from the "Tuesday Times" assignments of past years...I will possibly keep TT as extra credit?? Will let you know for sure...If indeed I do decide on the magazine, I will get a letter out to you early next week w/ the overview, cost, etc....
The Current Science magazine for 5th & 6th is still in place and a letter was sent home in this week's Tuesday Folder...
Please feel free to contact me w/ any questions and/or concerns...
MM

The Middle School will present their Silk Road project presentations on Thursday May 13th in the Alumnae Room @ 1:30 PM.
All parents/guardians are invited to view these truly remarkeable works!
Looking forward to your visit...MM

What an extraordinary day...!!!
Our AMNH trip was wonderful and the exhibit was truly amazing...the girls had a terrific time and we were all so very proud of them!
Look for details on final projects w/ info to follow....
xo-MM

The Silk Road - Ancient Pathway to the Modern World | American Museum of Natural History

The Silk Road - Ancient Pathway to the Modern World | American Museum of Natural History

A wonderful way to begin...!!!

8th Grade- please pre-visit the 'Interactive Map':

Travelers
Mountain ranges
Deserts
Cities

A Flight to Mars

A human expedition to Mars has been the dream of space enthusiasts for years. Probably within the next 25 years, a human flight to Mars will be launched. As the baby boomers witnessed the moon landings, their children will see astronauts walking on Mars. Even today, long before that flight becomes a reality, we can speculate what it will be like. So our 8th grade will be planning a 2 foot by 2 foot by 2 foot cube that they will be taking with them "to Mars". They can pack anything they wish, but the spacecraft will be providing them with food, communication, and other personal hygiene needs. They need to convert the measurements of their desired items to fit into a scale drawing of their cube. It will be interesting to see what they feel they need to take to space. iPod anyone?

Volcano projects are underway!!!
Research will begin in school with 'creation/production' started at home...
Final due date to be announced, probably the week after February break?
Thanks- MM

Ccongratulations to Grades 5-6 !!!
The NY International Year of Astronomy contest committee was "impressed with the creativity of the entries" and recognized both grades for their efforts.
All students received a certificate of participation and are encouraged to continue to learn about Astronomy.
Well done, my dears, well done...!!
xo-MM

American Museum of Natural History Trip:
Middle School students grades 5-8 will visit the AMNH exhibit 'The Silk Road' on Thursday March 11, 2010.
Please visit their website pre-visit in order to appreciate this truly rich and rewarding opportunity.
http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/silkroad/