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. 

Friday, October 23, 2015

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

Monday, October 19, 2015

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