Astronomy Unit

It's taken us a while, but we are finally ready to explore into the depths of space. Over the past month, many of you have had some great questions regarding the stars, planets, and moon. You have been recording the Moon Phases for over one month, now and we've been recording the tides for two weeks. It's time to answer those questions. Please check out the new sites I've posted for you under Science Links. They will serve you well in the next few weeks and may help explain things better than myself (not possible, haha). Looking forward to this unit with you,
Mr C

TEST Tomorrow!!

Please study your journals and review from the links we used in class (to your left). remember USA Today has great tutorials and reviews, many of which we saw in class. The Forces of nature site was the one we used today to build hurricanes and tornadoes. This is the last big test before the 9 weeks end. Strive for excellecne!
Mr C.

Last Chance

Last chance for extra credit. Remember to study your journals. You will be having a quiz early next week on fronts, types of precipitation, clouds, and types of storms.

Question of the Day:

What is a Nor'Easter?
Explain how they affect Delaware?
Have we had any really bad ones?

Keep up the good work!!

I've seen a lot of you working hard during the state test. That's good. Continue to put forth the effort and success will follow. Many of you have also done the extra credit. here's another:

Question of the Day?

What is an El Nino? How does it affect the weather in the continental United States? How about Delaware?

DSTP/Extra Credit

As you know classes may be twenty to thirty minutes over the next week. You WILL have a quiz on air masses, fronts, and pressure systems AFTER the DSTP. Please get some sleep and eat a healthy (and large) breakfast. Lunch may not be until after 1pm on testing days. In the meantime, here's another chance at some extra points.

Question of the Day:

How does lightning produce thunder? What are the different types of lightning that can occur? How can you prevent yourself from being struck by lightning (safety measures)?

DSTP/Save your grade

Now that the DSTP is upon us it will be hard for me (and you) to maintain a rythym in class and in schedule. I know some of you are concerned about your grade. Here's another opportunity to bump your grade up. Often times we ask great questions in class that are beyond the scope of what I teach. Here's today's extra credit opportunity:

Question of the day:

What is daylight savings and why do we do it? (keep in mind some states opt not to do it)

Remember, written responses only. Do not post your answer on the blog!!!
Mr Crandell

Warm and Cold Front Links

Check out these links to help you understand the difference between warm and cold fronts. Note where the rain falls, the types of air masses involved, and the weather involved.

Links:
http://www.classzone.com/books/earth_science/terc/content/visualizations/es2002/es2002page01.cfm?chapter_no=visualization

http://www.mesoscale.iastate.edu/agron206/animations/05_cnWfronts.html

Question of the day:

How are occluded fronts different from cold fronts? Include the air massess involved and associated weather.

Mr Crandell

DSTP Week(s)

We've reached that time. I know you have all been working hard to pass these tests and your work will pay off. Keep in mind that the next two weeks will be a bit bumpy as far as scheduling. Classes may range from twenty minutes one day to an hour the next. It is very important you don't lose focus and that you keep your journals updated and accurate. I will be posting "questions of the day" to give you a chance to improve your class grade before report cards come out. Please check the blog each day for the question. I'll accept written responses to the questions for extra credit.
Tips to help you on the DSTP:

• Get at least 8 hours of sleep each night before testing
• EAT BREAKFAST- you wouldn't run a race, play a game without eating. Your brain needs food too!!
• Take your time during test. There is no blue ribbon for first place.
• Try your best. It can be frustrating at times so skip the problems that are giving you trouble and come back to them later.

You have two more days to ask questions. Please talk to someone if you are confused!!!

Mr. Crandell