Science Classroom Connection

Students are to draw, label, and color the diagram that is based upon Earth’s systems, namely, the geosphere, the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, and the biosphere. Students are to use the diagram on page 9 in their textbooks as a reference point.

Students who failed to finish the work in class on Earth Systems are to complete the assignment at home as we will discuss it further in class tomorrow.

Furthermore, the test question regarding this topic is given as part of the directions on the handout itself. Students were informed that they will have the same question on the test, and they need to be thinking of another event that can influence all four Earth systems. Examples include an earthquake, a hurricane, a tornado, a flood or any other natural disaster that will affect Earth’s systems.

Students are to STUDY, not simply read, the class notes handout on Section 1.1: The Nature of Science since it is considered part of their study guides for the test in the near future (When we finish Chapter 1).

For those individuals who did not complete the handout titled, ” Interactions of the Systems of the Earth” are to complete it as homework to be collected at class time.

Students are to read Section 1.1 on The Nature of Science and complete their reading guide that is based upon the topic to help them understand how scientists and the different fields of science play a major role in our daily lives.

Do remember that you have a web link on this homepage to the right of your screen as well as the access code that is needed to access the book if you choose to use it online.

Students are to write two to three sentences on how the geopshere, the hydrosphere, the atmosphere, and the bioshpere are interrelated?

Students are to go to the following website(copy and paste the web address unto your web browser):

https://ippex.pppl.gov/interactive/DensityLab_modFP_final_2.swf

Students are to make a table of the names of the irregular objects only.
Students are to measure the mass and volume of each object using ONLY the WATER medium.
Students are then to calculate the density of each irregular object by dividing the mass by the volume of each object.

On Monday, students will continue to reinforce their practice on determining the density of regular and irregular objects as we have discussed and elaborated upon them in class for the past two days. Furthermore and until the 23th of September, 2013, we will continue to practice upon various M.E.A.P questions as a means of preparation for our State examination starting on the second week of October 2013.

I hope that you’ve had a restful summer vacation as we embark together on a new journey of learning and discovering new things this school year!

As you see me in the distance, I am merely trying to keep up with the new technology as it doubles every 18-24 months according to Moore’s law, unlike the Nasdaq index that’s been in the tank for over thirteen years and counting!!