Let Your Voice Be Heard!!!

You can use the Citizen's Help Desk to contact your State and Federal Representatives in government to inform them of issues or changes you would like to see made in your state.

The Moving Man

The following simulation can be used to help understand speed, velocity, and acceleration. The simulation includes various graphs that can be analyzed to help understand the motion of the man.

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Video: Speed and Velocity

Measurement Week: 11-12

The Supernovas just finished conducting various science labs that involved different types of measurement. The students practiced using units in the modern metric system while conducting their labs.

9/20 - Length Lab
9/21 - Volume Lab
9/22 - Mass Lab
9/23 - Density Lab

Travel Research Project

Mrs. Porter's students selected a city located outside of the United States. The students have spent time in our library gathering information and are currently writing an informative research report. The students will be using an internet resource called Noodle Tools to create their works cited pages. The final component to the project is for the English 8 students to create brochures using Microsoft Publisher. The Advanced English 8 students are creating interactive posters(glogs) using Glogster. In addition, the students will be presenting their papers, brochures, and glogs to the class. Please check back for examples of the students' fantastic work!

Scholastic Writing Competition

The Alliance for Young Artists & Writers and the Western PA Writing Project is accepting submissions for the annual Scholastic Writing Competition. If you are interested in submitting your writing, you are to see Mrs. Porter for more details. In addition, you can click on the link for more information on the competition's requirements. The awards celebration will be held at the University of Pittsburgh in February. The students have the chance to receive scholarships and other awards for their work.

Advanced English 8: Edmodo and Glogster

The Advanced English 8 students will be using Glogster to create interactive posters that they will be presenting to the class. Edmodo will be used to connect students to helpful tools to assist them while creating their glogs. All glogs are to be turned in using Edmodo by Monday, October 3rd.

Scientific Models: 2011-2012

The Supernovas took a hands-on and creative approach to learning about how physical models can be used to replicate an object on a more convenient scale. In addition to physical models, the students also learned about mathematical and conceptual models.

eCYBERMISSION Enrichment Opportunity

eCYBERMISSION is a web-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics competition for 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th grade teams. Your team will propose a solution to a real problem in your community and compete for Regional and National Awards.

eCYBERMISSION challenges you to explore how Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics work in your world. Click on the link below to learn more about the eCybermission program.

eCYBERMISSION Website

Expanding Your Horizons Conference (Girls Only)

SCIENCE ENRICHMENT

Date: October 15, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m
Where: Robert Morris University, Sewall Center

What:
EYH is a nationally recognized conference for girls in 6th, 7th, 8th or 9th grade interested in exploring Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. Throughout the day you will attend hands-on workshops developed by RMU faculty, students and industry professionals in the STEM fields.

Flying the "Wright" Way!

After learning about how the American aviation pioneers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, used scientific processes while designing their aircraft, Mr. Wolf's science class took to the skies in an attempt to utilize the scientific method to improve on their own paper airplane design.

Steps of the Scientific Method
1) Ask a question
2) Form a hypothesis
3) Test the hypothesis
4) Analyze the results
5) Draw conclusions
6) Communicate results

Below are some images from the testing phase of the hands-on lab.

More History of the Day.

Learn more History of the Day @ The History Channel.

http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history

Advanced English: Extended Vocabulary List # 1

Extended Vocabulary List #1 is posted on Quizlet. The quiz on these terms will be Friday, September 9, 2011.

The 1st Week of Science Class: 2011-2012

Below are some photos from the 1st week of science class. The students conducted a communication activity on the 3rd day of school in which the students had to work together to accomplish a task that most thought was impossible.

Also, later in the week the students were asked to sketch a scientist. The majority of students shared certain characteristics in their sketches. A student volunteer dressed up in each class as the "stereotypical" male scientist as the students named common items in their sketches. After the activity, the students examined examples of real-life scientists in various fields of work. The students had the chance to see that women can become scientists, and that not all scientists work in a lab, have crazy hair, carry around beakers, and wear lab coats.

Welcome to the Supernova Team!

The Supernova teachers would like to welcome the 2011-2012 Supernova students! We are looking forward to a productive and exciting school year. Please use this blog to stay up-to-date on our team.