Although the weather is still hot
as we begin the new school year, there is excitement in the Science Dept. The science teachers have worked to get
students active into the process of learning science as quickly as possible. Over the first few days there has been a bevy
of activity highlighted in this list:
- Physics students examining
Roadrunner cartoons to see if they obey the laws of physics
- General Science students using
chromatography to help solve a “kidnapping”
- Biology students using Mentos
and Coca-Cola to learn about the scientific method
- Chemistry students complete
mini-labs to gain an idea of the topics they will be completing throughout the
school year
- Biology students using
microscopes and cameras to study hydra
- General Science students making
elephant toothpaste - look it up!
- Biology students working to
demonstrate the 7 characteristics of life and make a PowerPoint
- Physics students examining the
laws of physics at different stations
- Biology students studying the characteristics of life to figure out what is alive and what’s not
- Chemistry students using
cornstarch and water to make silly putty while studying the scientific method
- Biology students answering what
makes something living
- Engineering Principles compete
in mini-competitions to get the feel for the Engineering Design Process and to
determine their best lab partner.
- Biology students writing for
the future
- Physics students using slinkys
to study waves
Aviation Students perfecting their Flyers!
Aviation Students perfecting their Flyers!
The science department is
committed to having students “do” science all year long but hopefully this
shows that we are off to a good start.
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