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Mini-Project: African-American Scientists

Students will have an opportunity to explore and learn about African-American scientists. Each student will select an African-American scientist and elaborate upon his/her scientific contributions to our science world, reflect upon his/her educational background, as well as share, at least, … Continue reading

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Weather and Climate Study Guides

Students are free to print and study the attached study guides on Weather and Climate to be better prepared for our upcoming test in the near future. Chapter 2, Section 3, Severe Weather Page 1 Chapter 2, Section 3, Severe … Continue reading

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Chapter 2: Understanding Weather (Frayer models)

Since students have been given time in class to work on the following assignment, it will be due on Friday, March 3, 2017, with the EXCEPTION OF FIRST HOUR THAT WILL BE DUE ON MONDAY, MARCH 6, 2017, AS THEY … Continue reading

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ATTENTION FIRST HOUR ONLY: RE-TEST: FRIDAY, MARCH 03, 2017: CHAPTER 3, THE MOVEMENT OF OCEAN WATER: SECTIONS 1 AND 2

DUE TO 8/9 PSAT AND HIGH SCHOOL SCHEDULING ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 01 AND THURSDAY, MARCH 02, 2017 RESPECTIVELY, students will be re-evaluated upon Chapter 3, The Movement of Ocean Water, Sections 1 and 2 that focus on the Currents and Currents & Climate … Continue reading

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Source: https://www.wmo.int/pages/prog/wcp/wcasp/enso_update_latest.html

“In summary: Indicators suggest that weak La Niña/cool-neutral conditions prevailed from August 2016 to early January 2017, but are now more clearly ENSO-neutral; Models surveyed and expert opinion suggests ENSO-neutral conditions are approximately 70-85% likely during the first half of … Continue reading

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ATTENTION ALL 8TH GRADE GIRLS: A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

This flyer below was emailed to your teacher to share with you. This is highly recommended if you are interested to pursue a future in STEM. Here is the email and the attachment: “My name is Megan DeHart and I … Continue reading

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Mini-Project: Weather Patterns: El Nino & La Nina

Students will have an opportunity to research and learn about the weather patterns known as El Nino and La Nina. Using the internet and Google Classroom, students will research and identify five (5) key characteristics on each of these weather patterns … Continue reading

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TEST: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2017: CHAPTER 3, THE MOVEMENT OF OCEAN WATER: SECTIONS 1 AND 2

Students will be evaluated upon Chapter 3, The Movement of Ocean Water, Sections 1 and 2 that focus on the Currents and Currents & Climate respectively. What to study? What to study? What to study? 1) Students are very highly recommended to … Continue reading

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Chapter 3, Section 2: Currents and Climate

Students will be guided through the new material in terms of how ocean currents can influence the climate of a region over time, with a discussion of the several key concepts and ideas to pave the way for the learning process, … Continue reading

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Chapter 3: The Movement of Ocean Water Study Guides

Students feel free to print and work on these study guides attachments at your convenience, as they will become an integral part of our future test on ocean currents and climate. Chapter 3, Section 1 The Movement of Ocean Water … Continue reading

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