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/

Great Web Resources!!

The following websitess have some great resources that dealw/ a variety of Science topics and emphasize the use of hands-on learning activities...Enjoy!
MM
Metric Mania:
http://www.sciencespot.net
How to use a Triple Beambalance:
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects
http://www.ohaus.com/products/education/weblab
Countertop Chemistry:
http://www.science-house.org/learn/CountertopChem