Weekly Scientific Readings - Due Friday 12/16

Weekly Scientific Readings - All C.E.R.s due on Friday

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning documents must be completed on each article in order to receive full credit.  All articles with links are found on www.discovermagazine.com below:

Google Dreams of Drone Food Delivery for Six Dollars

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/lovesick-cyborg/2016/12/10/google-dreams-of-drone-food-delivery-for-six-dollars/#.WE3uyqIrKCQ

Do We All Have Split Brains?

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/neuroskeptic/2016/12/08/are-we-split-brain/#.WE3v6qIrKCQ

A Drop of Blood, a History of Viruses

http://discovermagazine.com/bonus/dropofblood

Weekly Scientific Readings - Due Friday 12/9

Weekly Scientific Readings - All C.E.R.s due on Friday

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning documents must be completed on each article in order to receive full credit.  All articles with links are found on www.discovermagazine.com below:

For Cancer Patients, Psilocybin Brings Much-needed Relief

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2016/12/01/magic-mushrooms-psilocybin/

Blinded by Technology, CEOs Overlook Human Talent

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/lovesick-cyborg/2016/11/30/blinded-by-technology-ceos-overlook-human-talent/#.WERalqIrJsM

Something really crazy is happening in the Arctic

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/imageo/2016/11/20/something-really-crazy-is-happening-in-the-arctic/#.WERbVqIrJsM

Title & Research/Abstract Paper - STEM Fair

Title Deadline - Due 12/2

Research/Abstract Paper - Due Wed 12/21

Final Completed Project - Due Tues 1/17

Criteria: Research/Abstract must be 1 Page Typed
14 Font  -  Single Spaced
The Research/Abstract is designed to give a brief synopsis of the STEM Fair Project.  It may include the following:  

"Title", "Question", "Hypothesis/Prediction", "Background Information/Research"

ALL PROJECTS MUST BE APPROVED PRIOR TO BEGINNING 

Weekly Scientific Readings - Due Friday 12/2

Weekly Scientific Readings - All C.E.R.s due on Friday
Claim, Evidence, Reasoning documents must be completed on each article in order to receive full credit.  All articles with links are found on www.discoverymagazine.com below:

Guzzling Too Many Energy Drinks Can Cause Hepatitis

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2016/11/01/energy-drinks-hepatitis/#.WD47FKIrKCQ

Scientists Are Drowning, Artificial Intelligence Will Save Them

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/d-brief/2016/11/11/semantic-scholar-artificial-intelligence/#.WD4-GqIrKCQ

If You Want to Be Happy, Quit Facebook?

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/neuroskeptic/2016/11/16/quitting-facebook/#.WD4-oaIrKCQ

On TV: A Tale of Two Red Planets

http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/outthere/2016/11/15/tale-two-red-planets/#.WD4_m6IrKCQ

Quiz on Wednesday 11/16

There will be a QUIZ on this Wednesday 11/16.  The QUIZ will cover heat, greenhouse gases, energy, conduction, convection, radiation and how heat is transferred.  Good Luck

Imagine Andrews Canned Food Drive Nov 4th thru Nov 16th

We are collecting nonperishable food items for WHUR’s annual Food Drive sponsored by the Capital Area Food Bank, Wegmans, Shabach Ministries, and SunTrust Bank. All the items collected will be donated to the Capital Area Food Bank who serves many families in need within our community. Students can drop off items to their homeroom teachers starting November 4, 2016 thru November 14, 2016.

Parent Teacher Conferences 11/10-11/11

Greetings lovely parents!  Please find attached the following link that will enable you to sign up for a 15 minute increment to discuss your scholar's academic progress with the middle school team.  The conference times will be on Thursday, November 10, 2016 (3:30pm-7:00pm) and Friday, November 11, 2016 (8:00am-12 noon).  

http://signup.com/go/cuZ21i