Periodic Tables - Memorize all the Periodic Elements ASAP

Periodic Tables - Memorize all the Periodic Elements ASAP
Homework Monday -  Please learn elements  1 - 15
Homework Tuesday -  Please learn elements 16 - 36
Homework Thursday - Please learn elements 37 - 54
(Pop Quizzes will be given to assess the mastery of the elements)

Chemical Definitions - Due Tuesday 12/1

Chemical Definitions
Due Date - Tuesday 12/1
substance          chemical reaction
element             atom
molecule           particle
matter               phase
gas                    compression

Water Definitions - Due Tues 11/10

radiosonde                   rip current
global warming           gyres
ocean currents             boundary current
salinity                        Gulf Stream
tides                            El Nino Effect

Is Artificial Crumb Rubber Safe? - Extra Credit Due Friday 11/13

ESPN Is Running A Segment On Turf That Should Worry Everyone

Playing on turf could be more dangerous than we thought.

Why is this important?  Why should I care?  Who does this immediately impact? 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/espn-report-turf-dangers-cancer_5638f8efe4b00a4d2e0c12df

Please complete a research paper on the following topic:

Is Artificial Crumb Rubber Safe?

Due:  Friday 11/13

Font:  14

Body:  Single Space

Between Paragraphs:  Double Space

Format:  Scientific Method

Scientific Method includes:  Question, Hypothesis, Research, Experiment, Data, Results/Conclusion

Site:  References

Science Club is finally here!

Attention:  Parents and Scholars,

Science Club is officially open!  Every Tuesday afternoon from 3:15 - 4:15 we will explore the outer reaches of the galaxy and everything in between.  We will tackle those challenging subjects that tend to be gray areas of understanding.  Furthermore, our scholars will have an opportunity to enrich their science, technology, math and engineering skills as well.  Sign up in Mr. Greene's class.  See you there!

Community Service Opportunity - Nov 7th

Join us for the Berwyn Heights Town-Wide Clean Up on Saturday, November 7, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.  Registration starts at 10 am at the Berwyn Heights Town Center --5700 Berwyn Road, Berwyn Heights, MD  20740.

Free pizza/drinks will be provided to all volunteers from 12:00 - 12:30 pm! Students can earn community service hours! Participants should wear pants, long sleeves, and closed-toe shoes. We will provide instructions and distribute clean-up supplies, (safety vests, rubber gloves, trash bags, and pickers) .For more information contact Theresa Beck at beck_theresa@yahoo.com or 301-237-2829. 

Research Abstract Paper - STEM Fair Project

Research Abstract Paper - STEM Fair Project
Assignment given October 19th
Due Monday October 23rd
Must be 1/2 Page Typed
14 Font
Single Space
The abstract is designed to give a brief synopsis of the STEM Fair Project.  It may include the "Question", "Research", and or "Hypothesis"

How Do Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change Impact Our World

How Do Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change Impact the World Around Us?
Due: Friday 10/23
Must be typed
14 Font
Single Spaced

Homework: Definitions Due Tues 10/20

To further understanding of the lesson review pages 46 - 68
www.fossweb.com  Passcode:  WW2EB5678

Look up the following terms:

prevailing wind          trade winds          doldrums          horse latitudes
latitudes                      jet stream            sea breeze         land breeze
condensation              cumuliform         stratiform          condensation nuclei

Fall Harvest Dance - Friday 10/23

It's a great day at Imagine Andrews and this Friday will be our Middle Scholar's Fall Harvest Dance.

Date:    Friday - Oct 23rd
Time:   5:00 - 7:00 pm
Where: Imagine Andrews
Cost:    $5.00 cover charge

Light refreshments and snacks will be available for purchase.  We are in need of chaperones for this event.  If you would like to chaperone, please sign up on the following website.  Thank you.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0548aead29a5f85-fall

SUMMIT Scholar Program Information Night -- October 22

SUMMIT Information Night this Thursday, October 22 at the BCPA, starting at 6:30 p.m.  All interested parties are welcome to attend, not only eighth graders and families.

Bowie High's SUMMIT Scholar Program is pleased to announce our 2015-2016 application season. We are a comprehensive, college preparatory Advanced Placement program; all students residing within the Bowie High boundary are welcome to apply.   Please see attached documents for more information about SUMMIT, and feel free to post and share them with parents and students; I have attached a meeting flier, an admissions calendar, and a program description.

Our application season deadlines and  online application are now available at:

https://sites.google.com/a/pgcps.org/bowie-hs-summit-program/home

Please look through the application to familiarize yourselves with our procedures; we have tried to keep things as simple as possible!

Please note that the following procedures have changed:

a) Our application is now completely paperless.  Applicants are no longer required to submit final 7th and first quarter 8th grade reports to us. The SUMMIT Admissions Committee will access PGCPS students' grades through Schoolmax; we ask that private school counselors email students' grades to kprice@pgcps.org by December 1, 2015.

b) Students will register for the entrance exam when they complete the online application. We offer three separate testing dates to accommodate our community:November 14, December 12, and December 16. Students select their first and second choices on the application; we will notify each applicant of his or her official test date.

c) The Parent Permission Statement is now part of the online application and requires only an electronic (typed) application.

Homework - Select a STEM Fair Project "Due Thursday 10/15"

Students must select a STEM Fair Project by Thursday 10/15.  They may select a project that falls within the categories provided by Intel ISEF and SRC.  After their selection of a project, it will be approved by Mr. Greene so they can begin completing the scientific method.  Any questions, please contact:  byron.greene@pgcps.org

Parent Teacher Conferences - Sign Up Now

Please sign up at the link below to meet with the Middle School Team regarding the performance of your scholar:  http://vols.pt/W3Wwng

STEM FAIR - What is Intel ISEF?

The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (Intel ISEF), a program of Society for Science & the Public (SSP), is the world’s largest international pre-college science competition.

Approximately 1,700 high school students from over 75 countries, regions, and territories are awarded the opportunity to showcase their independent research and compete for approximately $4 million in prizes.

Today, millions of students worldwide compete each year in local and school-sponsored science fairs; the winners of these events go on to participate in SSP-affiliated regional and state fairs from which the best win the opportunity to attend Intel ISEF.

Intel ISEF unites these top young scientific minds, showcasing their talents on an international stage, where doctoral level scientists review and judge their work. 

Check out this link below:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKJ3a1iFMOs#action=share

2015 PGCPS Academic Fairs

2015 PGCPS Academic Fairs

6   Oct 6-8pm at Eleanor Roosevelt HS 

14 Oct 6-8pm at Dr. Wise HS

The link below will help parents and students as they explore options that our county school system offers:

http://www.pgcpsready.com/ 

Altered Genes Twisted Truth - Steven M. Druker

This is a great read! It discusses how genetically modified food is affecting our environment.

"Altered Genes Twisted Truth" by: Steven M. Druker

How the venture to genetically engineer our food has subverted science, corrupted government, and systematically deceived the public.  Foreward - Jane Goodall

https://www.facebook.com/alteredgenestwistedtruth

Science & Why we Study It

Science is the study of the natural world we live in and the investigative process we go through.  Our goal here at Imagine Andrews is to expose the creative and brilliant minds of our scholars to an atmosphere without boundaries.  We strive to help our students develop critical thinking skills, and achieve scientific literacy in order to fully investigate and understand the universe.  These deductive reasoning skills will also serve as a cross functional purpose among many disciplines.  By making these skills accessible and part of their normal curriculum, we hope to inspire and encourage them to never stop persevering, while continuing to achieve excellence.