Physics - Wave Video from Khan Academy

Below is a great 12 min video that introduces the parts of a Wave and how to draw and label them. Enjoy!

Physics - Intro to Waves Webquest (11/29)

In today's physics lesson, you will complete a webquest that will introduce you to our next unit, WAVES!!!!!!

As you will discover, there are many different types of waves, but we will focus on two distinct types: Sound and Light.

Visit the websites (A-D) on the google document posted below and answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper. Turn in your answers at the end of class.

Intro to Waves

New Link for webquest

Physics - Waves Introduction EXTRA CREDIT

Physics Students! Check out the website below for more information of the basics of waves (both sound and light waves). There is a lot of new vocabulary for this topic, so make sure you understand the following terms:
Wavelength, Frequency, Amplitude, Nodes, Transverse Waves, and Compression Waves

General Wave Information

Answer the following questions and the 3 questions quiz at the bottom of the webpage for 10 POINTS EC

Questions
* Exactly, what is wave motion?
* What are some examples of different types of waves?
* What common characteristics do all waves have?
* What is the difference between Transverse and Compression waves?

This website and This website are helpful too! Great animations!!

Bioaccumulation of Turkey?

Happy Thanksgiving All! For a review from this week in environmental science, check out the videos below about the difference between bioaccumulation and biomagnification plus the video we watched in class about biomagnification.





Enjoy Bioaccumulating that delicious turkey today!

Environmental Science Lesson - Monday 11/22

Trophic Levels and Energy Pyramids

Food Web and Food Chain Webquest

Click on the link below to investigate Food Chains and Food Webs. Answer the questions on a separate sheet of paper and turn in at the end of the period.

Food Web and Food Chain Webquest

Physics - Roller Coaster Project Scoring Rubric

Your Roller Coaster projects will be scored using the following rubric. Projects are due on FRIDAY 11/19


Project Scoring Rubric

Environmental Science - Intro to ECOSYSTEMS

For today's activity (Monday 11/15), click the link below and visit the websites to investigate ECOSYSTEMS

Introduction to Ecosystems

Physics Q1 Study Guide

In case you missed the study guide passed out in class on Friday (11/5/10), here is is again along with a list of the student objectives (those things in the left corner of the board that start with "SWBAT" meaning "Students Will Be Able To") that will be tested on the exam.

Q1 Physics Study Guide

Student Objectives

Environmental Science - Extra Credit

The video below is an interview of James Thebaut about his new documentary, "Running Dry: Beyond the Brink". In his interview, Mr. Thebaut discusses how changing climates is effecting the amount of available water for consumption, agriculture and industry.

For 10 POINTS EXTRA CREDIT, write a 1/2 to 1 page journal entry about your response to the ideas in this movie. DO you think this is an issue you should care about? Why? How will it effect your life? What can you do about water scarcity?

Environmental Science - Biome Brochure Project

For this project you will work with a partner and research a specific biome. After completing your research, you will design a brochure or pamphlet that displays the information you've learned.

Click the link below to access the directions and outline of the project.

Biome Brochure Webquest

The document that you will be filling is as you complete your research can be accessed here in case you need to print another copy.

Research Document

Your brochure will be graded based on the criteria outlined in the following rubric.

Brochure Rubric