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Entries Tagged as 'Physical Science'

Chapter 4 Contracts- Work and Machines

December 1st, 2009 · 1 Comment

Here is an  example of student creativity!  I continue to be amazed by the different ways technology is used to understand science!  Great job with the contracts…. Keep it up!! Andrea used an Extranormal movie to explain work, power, and machines. “>

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Tags: Physical Science

Take the Challenge!

November 24th, 2009 · 1 Comment

See if you remember what you learned in science from the beginning of the year.  Answer all the questions correctly and receive the “magic” word.  Claim your homework pass on Tuesday when you hear the “magic” word.  Have fun!

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Tags: Physical Science

Crime Scene Investigation

November 20th, 2009 · 1 Comment

Try your investigative skills at this great site!  Explore forensic science at CSI: The Experience  Let me know how you made out!

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Tags: Life Science · Physical Science

Simple Machines

November 19th, 2009 · No Comments

The hills are alive….with simple machines!

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Tags: Physical Science · Uncategorized

Physics Quest is coming…..

November 13th, 2009 · No Comments

Lucinda Hene began life as the most ordinary of children.  She did fairly well in school and was on the swim team but she longed to stand out.  Child of brilliant laser scientists, Lucinda dreamed of being more than normal, of being extraordinary.  Then one day it happened.  She felt something inside her begin to [...]

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Tags: Physical Science · Uncategorized