Please post a thank you for today's guest speaker. Remember to write in complete sentences, and include at least two things that you learned.
Last summer, researchers at Yale published a study proving that physicists, chemists and biologists are likely to view a young male scientist more favorably than a woman with the same qualifications. Presented with identical summaries of the accomplishments of two imaginary applicants, professors at six major research institutions were significantly more willing to offer the man a job. If they did hire the woman, they set her salary, on average, nearly $4,000 lower than the man’s. Surprisingly, female scientists were as biased as their male counterparts.
-Eileen Pollack New York TImes October 2013 Are you, or do you know a woman who excels in math or science Please post a quiz with at least five questions about your energy resource. Be creative, you should use a mixture question types!
Choose an alternative energy resource, Explain why it is a good alternative. Be sure to include advantages and disadvantages,
Dear Sherica Jones-Lewis,
The following response was provided by one of NASA's Heliophysicists (which means a scientist who studies the Sun). Most of the energy from the Sun that reaches the Earth comes in the form of light (photons). The Sun is really bright. This light includes visible light (the stuff we can see), infrared light, and ultraviolet light. Some of that light gets absorbed by the Earth's atmosphere, some gets reflected back into space, and some gets absorbed by the ground or things on the surface of the Earth. Chlorophyll is the green chemical in plants that converts the Sun's energy to chemical energy that the plant can use. Solar cells convert the light from the Sun into electricity. The total amount of light that reaches the Earth is about 1360 Watts per square meter. That means that to power a 100 Watt light bulb would require a perfect solar array about a square foot in area. Because real solar cells are not perfect, you really need a solar array four or five times that. We hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any questions. Warm Regards, Michelle NASA Langley ASDC User Services Currently, I am writing a newsletter for each unit, collecting information using polls, and blogging with parents. Recently, I looked back at an old parent post and learned that it would be beneficial to some if I use the calendar on Blackboard, so I will begin doing so. Additionally, I am always available by email. Is there anything else that I can do to stay connected to you? Please blog with me and/or respond to this week's poll to let me know.
Thank you, Mrs.Jones-Lewis Most of the energy on earth comes from one source, the sun! Explain how this happens. The video above shows the view from the front seat of the Griffon (Bush Gardens, Williamsburg). Where else can you apply knowledge of potential and kinetic energy?
You can and should use your resources to answer this post, in paragraph form. I am still looking for great topic sentences, that let me know that I will be reading a compare and contrast piece.
We will have our first test on Thursday, February 13th (weather permitting). The test will cover the entire matter unit! The test has been postponed due to snow! I would like your opinion, should the test be given Tuesday (the first day back after the workday), or Wednesday (after the students have a chance to review)? Students should come home today with a vocabulary tic-tac-toe. This is due on Tuesday. Tuesday is also the date for the Matter Unit Vocabulary Quiz! How is your child doing is science so far, this semester?
After reading the information on page 57 in the textbook, and filling in the chart entitled "Three Major Categories of Elements", construct a paragraph that describes metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
In elementary school we learn about the three most common states of matter; solid, liquid, and gas. This year we will delve deeper into matter, and even explore the two less common states (Bose Einstein Condensate and Plasma). With that in mind, look at the list above and make a judgement call. Is everything listed matter? Explain your answer, and remember that a hypothesis is an educated guess, so educate yourself! In science we will work to make lots of inferences, based on our observations. This is not unlike making inferences when we read. For years Bob had worked at the horse stable near his farm. He loved grooming, feeding, and exercising the horses. He had dreamed of owning his own horse some day. His favorite horse was a brown roan named “Jewel”. Jewel was going to foal any day now. Bob was saving every penny he could to try to buy Jewel’s foal. His birthday was two days away and he hoped he would get money for a gift from his parents and grandparents.
On Wednesday after school Bob rushed to the stable. Standing on wobbly legs was a newborn pony. It was beautiful! The pony had brown and white spots and huge brown eyes. Bob hated to leave the pony but he had to rush home for his birthday celebration. After supper, Bob’s mother brought in his cake. He quickly blew out his candles and made a wish. Then Bob opened his gift from his parents. It was money and a bridle! Name at least two things you can infer: What were the clues in the text? Now... Write your own (passage or paragraph) be sure to include information that will lead your readers to an inference. My name is Mrs. Jones-Lewis and I am your child's science teacher this semester. I would like to get your feedback throughout the year, in order to maximize the learning experience. Please visit this blog, and blog along with me whenever you can! Prompt #1: Students often think that the science they learn is only for science class, but that is not true. How do you use science for work or your everyday life?
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