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Entries from March 2009

Rap up Photosynthesis

March 10th, 2009 · 11 Comments

Photosynthesis….Learn about it in a new way!  Enjoy!! Thanks Miss DeLaunay !!!!

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Tags: Life Science

The Illusive Disappearing Crystals

March 10th, 2009 · 2 Comments

Josh had fun explaining our first Physics Quest activity in this Voicethread. Can you explain why the crystals disappeared in water?  Why were we able to see them more clearly in the cup with Splenda added? Comment us!!

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Tags: Physical Science

Light in Action!

March 9th, 2009 · 3 Comments

The first part of our Physics Quest introduced us to the properties of light.  Cindy did a great job with her video explaining these properties.  Thanks Cindy!

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Tags: Physical Science

Physics Quest is Here!!

March 4th, 2009 · 3 Comments

Physics Quest is finally here! We will begin a set of four activities that were designed to make science (Physics) both interesting and fun!  This year we have been cast in the role of “hero support” and we will aid Nikola Tesla as he battles Thomas Edison in the great “War of the Currents.”  Click [...]

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Tags: Physical Science