Email: cherrmann@trafton.org
UPCOMING QUIZZES AND TESTS
Earth Science
Final - Friday, May 21
Bring pencils
IPC
Final - Friday, May 21
Bring pencils and calculator
See below for science-related links, Science Fair information, and photos.
Homeroom
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Earth Science
Cone HR
Lillard HR
Finish review WS (if not completed in class)
Write 5 Jeopardy style questions each from Ch. 1, 10, and 11 (15 questions total). Use missed questions from previous test or quiz.
Write 10 Jeopardy style questions from Water Unit Ch. 12-14
Write 5 Jeopardy style questions each from Ch. 15 - 18 (20 questions total)
Write 5 Jeopardy style questions each from Ch. 19 - 21 (15 questions total)
Study for science final
IPC
Mulloy HR
Hinrichs HR
Finish review WS (if not completed in class)
Write 5 Jeopardy style questions each from Ch. 1, 11, and 12 (15 questions total).
Use missed questions from previous test or quiz.
Write 5 Jeopardy style questions each from Ch. 13 - 15 (15 questions total)
Write 5 Jeopardy style questions each from Ch. 16-18 (15 questions total)
Write 15 Jeopardy style questions from Earth Science Unit
Study for science final
ANSWER KEYS
IPC - Math Practice Worksheet and Answer Key - Sept. 1, 2009
INFORMATIONAL SHEETS
Classroom Expectations, Grading, and Assignments
How to Study for Science Tests
LINKS
Science News
Yahoo - http://news.yahoo.com/i/96
Yahoo/AP - http://news.yahoo.com/i/1894
Yahoo/Reuters - http://news.yahoo.com/i/585
Yahoo/NY Times - http://www.nytimes.com/pages/science/index.html?partner=rssyahoo
CNN - http://www.cnn.com/TECH/space/
BBC - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/default.stm
NASA News - http://science.nasa.gov/
Science News Online - http://www.phschool.com/science/science_news/index.html
Live Science - http://www.livescience.com/
Listing of links to science news sources: http://dmoz.org/Kids_and_Teens/School_Time/Science/News/
Science Fair Links
http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/sciences/naturalscience/SEFH/ - official website for the Houston Science and Engineering Fair, ontains all rules and guidelines, and necessary approval forms which can downloaded
http://www.sciserv.org/isef/students/about_projects_fairs.asp - general information on doing science fair projects, including rules, guidelines, and tips.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Science/Education/K_12/Fairs_and_Competitions/Projects_and_Ideas/ - has listing of many science fair sites
http://school.discovery.com/sciencefaircentral/scifairstudio/ideas.html - project ideas
http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/pages/sciencefairzone/topics.asp - project ideas
http://www.homeworkspot.com/sciencefair/ - project ideas
http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/SciProjInter.html - guide to doing projects
Textbook Links
Earth Science - http://www.phschool.com - enter webcode given in textbook to access ActiveArt activities
IPC - http://www.phschool.com/webcodes10/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.gotoWebCode&wcprefix=cck&wcsuffix=0001 - click on the specific chapter and then click on self-assessment- you should be able to access online assessments that are graded instantly.
Links to science animations and games
Powers of 10 animation - http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/
Balancing chemical equations - http://funbasedlearning.com/chemistry/default.htm
Playing with time motion movies - http://playingwithtime.org/
Google Earth (has to be downloaded) - http://earth.google.com/
Phun Physics - http://www.phunland.com/wiki/Home
Orbiter Space Flight Simulator - http://orbit.medphys.ucl.ac.uk/orbit.html
Information on H1N1 (Swine) Flu
Swine flu recommendations and precautions from the CDC - http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/
Swine flu updates from the World Health Organization - http://www.who.int/csr/disease/swineflu/en/index.html
Information about flu viruses and pandemics from Dr. Herrmann's website at Baylor College of Medicine - http://www.bcm.edu/molvir/eidbt/eidbt-mvm-flu.htm
SCIENCE FAIR
For Science Fair instruction packet, click here.
DEADLINES
| Date | Description |
| Friday, Sept. 4 | Begin discussion of Science Fair projects |
| Wed., Sept. 9 | Return signed parent acknowledgement of packet form |
| Monday, Sept. 21 | 2 Science Fair ideas due |
| Monday, Oct. 19 | First check of notebooks |
| Monday, Nov. 2 | Research Plan AND approval forms due |
| Monday, Dec. 7 | Second check of notebooks |
| Monday, Jan. 11 | Third check of notebooks |
| Tuesday, Jan. 19 | Abstracts due |
| Monday, Jan. 25 | Posters and notebooks due in band room by 8:05 a.m. Be prepared to present project. |
| Friday, Mar. 12 | Houston Science & Engineering Fair - for selected students |
SCIENCE NEWS
For instruction packet, click here. A sample report is available in the classroom.
Spring 2010 SCHEDULE - To be announced
Cone (Blue) |
Lillard (Purple) | Mulloy (Red) |
Hinrichs (Yellow) | |
| Feb. 19 | Caty A. Atlee B. Zac C. |
Will A. Chantay B. Courtney B. Alex C. |
Mitch C. Aubrey C. Emily G. |
Raiden D. Kirby G. David M. |
| Mar. 5 | Khalil H. Sydney H. Ferris M. |
Lauryn C. Mack D. Charlie E. Sam G. |
Meredith J. Lexi P. Nick P. |
Lindsay M. Taylor M. Sarah O. |
| Mar. 26 | Alex N. Shady O. |
Meg G. Coby H. Holly K. Jamie K. |
Bryant R. Marissa S. Micah S. |
Clarie O. Stephen P. Bridget R. |
| Apr. 9 | Christian P. Michael R. |
Channing K. Michelle M. Brett P. Sarah P. |
Simone V. Darrin W. |
Ally R. Judy S. Brecca T. |
| Apr. 23 | Reid S. Matthew V. |
Hannah R. Brady R. Austin S. Bailey W. |
Jessie W. Jamie Y. |
Sydney V. Gabe V. Sabra W. |
| Although several students present on each of the dates listed, each student will prepare and present their report independently. | ||||
PHOTOS
Identifying "Mystery" Minerals
CSI Detectives - determing if the suspect was at the scene of the crime using physical and chemical properties of matter
Designing the highest Mentos fountain
