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Entries from March 2009

Mai and Javed

March 30th, 2009 · No Comments

Mai and Javed review the week of March 23.  Look for their upcoming NJ ASK review series on their new page…Science Scoop of the Week!

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Wastewater Treatment Essay Contest

March 20th, 2009 · No Comments

We have the honor of being the first school to participate in the essay contest sponsored by the Water Treatment Authority.  If you heard Mr. Fischer speak on Tuesday, I encourage you to participate.  Remember you can’t win it unless your in it!!! Good Luck! Here are the requirements for the contest….

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Mr. Fischer Brings Science to Life!

March 19th, 2009 · 2 Comments

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Bioremediation Comes to SMS

March 19th, 2009 · 1 Comment

On March 17th we had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Robert Fischer from the Bayshore Regional Sewerage Authority.  Mr. Fischer spoke to us about the water system and how waste water is  treated and returned to the ocean.  He was an informative and fun speaker who showed us that science does apply to everyday life.  [...]

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Students Have The Greatest Ideas!

March 13th, 2009 · 4 Comments

Mai suggested  that we have a new page on the blog.  This page will be created by students as a wrap up of the week in science.  She suggested the name “Weekly Science Scoop” and even “volunteered” to manage the page each week! Here’s her first entry and check out her new page next week… Young [...]

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