Sunday, January 24, 2016

STEM FAIR @ Imagine Andrews

STEM FAIR Projects and Oral Presentations will be during class the week of January 19th. All boards should be at least 36 x 48".  Students will be graded upon the content and quality of the board.  They will be judged upon the hypothesis, procedures, variables, experiment, research and conclusion of the project as well.  In addition to the fore mentioned criteria, a research paper with at least two supporting references that is no less than one page, single spaced,  and 14 font must be turned in with the project.  STEM FAIR is scheduled to be held on Thursday, January 28th from 5:00-7:00 pm.

Thursday, December 3, 2015

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

Monday, November 9, 2015

Water Definitions - Due Tues 11/10

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

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

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

Tuesday, November 3, 2015

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!

Sunday, November 1, 2015

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.