Chapter 16 PowerPoint Notes

Below are the PowerPoint notes for CH 16: Understanding the Weather.

Mr. Wolf's Science Survey: 2009-2010

Mr. Wolf is looking to improve his science class.  Please take the following survey to provide feedback on your science experience for the 2009-2010 school year.  

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Land Breeze/Sea Breeze

Click on the link below to see why sea breezes occur during the day and land breezes occur at night.  As you watch the animation, observe how the air over the land heats up and cools down more quickly than the air over the water. 

Animation: Land and Sea Breezes

Rap Song: Radiation, Conduction, and Convection

Below is a rap that I found on TeacherTube that discusses the topics of conduction, convection, and radiation.

TeacherTube Video: Radiation, Conduction, and Convection

CH 15: The Atmosphere

Mr. Wolf's 8th grade science classes just finished a group activity in which the students debated various types of energy resources.  During the next few weeks, the students will be exploring topics in meteorology.  Below are the PointPoint notes for the entire chapter.

Cassie is Our 2010 Carson Scholar!

Cassie has been selected as the 2010 Carson Scholar. She will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for her college education. Cassie is among a very special group of over 4,200 students from across the country that has been named a Carson Scholar. Her academic achievements and service to her community are what make her stand out as a future leader of tomorrow. Cassie will also receive a medal, certificate, and a place on the Carson Scholar trophy at Canonsburg Middle School. In addition, Cassie is invited to attend the Pittsburgh Carson Scholars Fund's Annual Awards Banquet.