Take a look at the illustration below. First, describe what each of these measurement systems are based on. As a follow up, tell me which system is best for Chemistry, for Astronomy, and for Biology; and don't forget to give me a reason why.
Physical Science Students... You have seen my attempt to break a world's record, knowing what you do about force and motion give me at least three ways in which I could get faster and break the record! I know, I know, I made a last minute change of plans. You'll see it later in the week, so hang on!
Life Science Students... Knowing what you do about the classification system (looking at differences), can you come up with a way to classify pop singers? You must include at least 10 pop singers (you must include Justin Bieber and Katy Perry) and tell us how your system works. Look at the cartoon below and explain IN DETAIL why this is funny. For physical science students, share an equally funny cartoon analogy (or pun) created by you or someone else (cite the source) that would explain the states of matter. For life science students, come up with another energy/matter conversion that happens over a long period of time similar to fossil fuels.
There are four main abiotic components to an ecological system that are important: Energy, Water, Air, and Soil. Now, I want you to think of physical laws that exist that are important to life. I'll give one example that you can't use. Ex. Gravity is important to life because it tells which way a plant should grow and it provides the force needed for two things to have friction so they can move (like a dogs foot on the ground). This is a hard question.
While doing the food fight lab, we are learning about measurement, density, experimentation. Describe in detail where these three skills might also be useful!
Read/view the image below. Now, tell me what you think about this, as well as how your learning is different from the education your parents had?
As you know our theme for the year is "Turning Points." I want you to pick a turning point in science history and describe how the scientific method was used in this discovery. How many times did they have to go through the method? How was the method modified for this discovery? What kind of other influences interfered with the discovery (i.e. politics, sexism, etc.)?
Hey students, a lot of people have a tough time with science. Some think that the subject is really hard, or confusing, but others feel that it's really easy. Feel free to post your feelings about science, and why you feel that way. Some of you may feel like leaving some helpful advice for someone who's worried about this class. Chat it up!
No extra credit for people at the last week of the quarter. All has been said and done! Feel free to say goodbye to your classmates (or me) here online. Post a message about your favorite activity or memory from middle school. It's been a tough year for me, but you all have made it a really successful one!
Okay, you all have been carrying your egg babies for the last week or so. Tell me how this is similar or different than your experience with real babies, and then tell me what you feel are some of the more difficult parts to raising children.
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