The Science Behind December 21st, 2012

A lot of excitement and attention has been generated in the media about the date of December 21st, 2012. Please click on the following link and/or view the video to learn what NASA has to say about what will happen on this date.

2012: Beginning of the End or Why the World Won't End?

Video: 12-21-2012 Just Another Day

C-MITES: Carnegie Mellon Institute for Talented Elementary and Secondary Students

C-MITES offers several enrichment programs for students throughout the calendar year.  Click on the link below to learn more about the student programs and the registration process.  

http://www.cmu.edu/cmites/

Students of the Month: December

The Supernova teachers would like to congratulate the following Supernovas for earning student of the month honors for the month of December.

Social Studies: Reid T.

English: Raven S.
Science: Abby B.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Kelsey B.

How to Work on Your PowerPoint at Home (Edmodo), Sharing Options, and Energy Pathfinder

PowerPoint Due Date: December 13, 2012

Working on the PowerPoint at Home:

Throughout the energy research debate, you may want to work on your PowerPoint at home. You can use the codes below to join our science class on Edmodo.

Period 2: 1r3t9v

Period 6/7: 4f96ve

Period 8/9: 67h869

Period 10: qtokl3

Period 11: a1roul

Once you join the class, you can add the PowerPoint to your "backpack." After you finish working on it at home, make sure you upload the current file to your "backpack" so you will have it available at school.  You can also save other file types and various links to your backpack.  

Sharing and Submitting Options 

Option 1: You can share with your group members by attaching your current version of your PowerPoint, links, pictures, and other files to a "Post" on the class homepage using Edmodo. Use the codes above to join our class. You can also submit the final version of your PowerPoint using the "Final Energy PowerPoint Submission" assignment. 

Option 2: You can save and submit your most recent PowerPoint on the "Accell" share drive on the school's network.  

• Click on "My Computer" 
• Click on "Accell" 
• Click on the folder titled "Mr. Wolf" 
• Save the file in the folder for your class period.

Energy Pathfinder

Please use the following pathfinder to help you get started with your research.  The pathfinder can also be accessed from the library's website.

http://cmspathfinders.wikispaces.com/Energy

Pittsburgh Pirates Jackie Robinson Art, Essay, and Poetry Contest

It is time to submit your entries for the Pittsburgh Pirates Annual Jackie Robinson Art, Essay, and Poetry Contest. One of the most significant moments in Major League Baseball history was when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier on April 15, 1947. In celebration of the anniversary, the Pittsburgh Pirates have invited CMS to participate in their art, essay, and poetry contest. Any student who wishes to participate is to see Mrs. Porter for a copy of the contest rules and entry form. All submissions are due to Mrs. Porter by Friday, March 8th.  Any student who participates and follows all contest rules will receive bonus points towards their third quarter English grade.

Winning prizes include (subject to change & availability):

-          Pittsburgh Pirates complimentary game tickets

-          Special on-field pregame recognition

-          Autograph item(s)

-          Pre-game awards ceremony with Pirates celebrities

-          Complimentary Food & Beverages

-          Pirates Promotional package                                                                                                      You can review the winning submissions from last year by clicking this link.