Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Is it possible to put the UNIVERSE on one sheet of paper?

Explain the answer to this question and research some of the PIONEERS who thought this was possible.

ELEMENT-A-R-Y SCIENCE

This blog will be a journey of science topics we cover in 8th grade science at Oliver Street School. We are currently exploring Properties of Matter, a chemistry/physical science module using an inquiry-based science approach. Students are able to derive at their OWN conclusions through exploration in cooperative learning groups. In this module, it is my hope that students learn "key" element properties just as well as they know their ABC's. This will build an understanding of all the molecules that make up the living and nonliving factors of the universe. We are almost there because many students have a good understanding of the organization of the periodic table, atomic numbers, atomic mass, element families, etc. We are also investigating chemical reactions, equations, and structures of chemicals. We will share differentiated projects, questions, comments, and/or concerns through this site. PLEASE SHARE WHAT WE ARE LEARNING NOW AND ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, DISCOVERIES, AND/OR CONCERNS YOU MAY HAVE...

Capzle of Students in Action

GLOGGING - Interactive Posters and Academic Social Networking - www.edu.glogster.com

Several students have already posted their introductory GLOG (about your future goals). Now you need to create a glog about your assignment element.

DIRECTIONS/EXAMPLE