Bonus: Pittsburgh Pirates Annual 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 & amp; 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.



This was originally posted on Tuesday, December 4th.

Students of the Month: January

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

Social Studies: Alyssa B.

English: Megan V.
Science: Izzy S.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Brittney C.

The Giver Terms for Chapters 10-13

The Giver terms for Chapters 10-13  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.  The quiz on these terms will be on Tuesday, February 5th.

Science Class: 1/28/12-1/30/12

Homework Reminder: Chapter 4 Vocabulary (14 Words) - Due 1/31
a. Write the word and definition for all 14 words on the back of your vocabulary graph or a separate sheet of paper.
b. Complete the vocabulary graph for one of the vocabulary words.
Note: This assignment is to be done on your own time.  You can earn 1 bonus point if you color your illustration.

Please complete the following steps in order. Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.  

Note: If you owe ANY work, you are to complete the work that you owe before beginning the assignments listed below.  Periods 8/9, 10, and 11 will take the CH 7-3 & 7-4 exam before completing the steps below. 

1. Complete the "Mountain Scavenger Hunt."  (Due 1/30)

Mountain Scavenger Hunt Website

Mountain Scavenger Hunt Digital Copy

2. Complete: "Web Activity: Rocks & the Rock Cycle." This assignment will take at least two days. You may take the quiz at the end of this activity as many times as you like. This assignment is due February 4th.

3. Complete the homework described at the beginning of this post if you have not done so already.

4. Pick from the following options once everything else is complete.

Option 1: Complete a "Read & React" paper for bonus.

Option 2: Examine the rock kits near the windows. The rock kits are separated by rock type: metamorphic, sedimentary, and igneous. Use the rock description key to learn about each rock. Please remain silent and limit to three students at a time.

Option 3: Click here to visit some enrichment websites on rocks.

Option 4: Google Earth - When the website opens, click on the "View in Google Earth" link. Click here to explore volcanoes around the world.

Option 5: Click here to explore various science simulations. See Mr. Wolf for a username and password.

Option 6: Video - How the Earth Was Made: Hawaii. If you choose this option, you must use headphones.

Option 7: Click here to explore various volcano websites.

Science Class: January 22nd, 2013

Please complete the following steps in order. Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.

1. Turn in - "Fun Dough Lab: Stress and Faults" (Due Today)

Note - If you were absent for the lab and do not have Play-Doh at home, please see Mr. Wolf for the materials to conduct the lab at this time.

2. Finish the "Plate Tectonics: Online Activity".  Turn the packet in once it is complete. The packet is due on January 23rd (Tomorrow).

3. Complete the "Mountain Scavenger Hunt".  The activity will be due on January 30th.

• Mountain Scavenger Hunt Website
• Mountain Scavenger Hunt Digital Copy

4. Pick from the following options once you complete all the other steps:

Option 1: Click on the link below to explore various websites to further your understanding of plate tectonics.

"Enrichment Websites: Plate Tectonics"
(Note: Click on the GREEN links when visiting the enrichment websites.)

Option 2: Complete a "Read and React" paper for bonus points.

Play-Doh Lab: Stress and Faults (12-13)

Mr. Wolf's 8th grade science classes used Play-Doh to model and identify various types of stress and faults.

The Giver Terms for Chapters 6-9

The Giver terms for Chapters 6-9 have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.  The quiz on these terms will be on Tuesday, January 29th.

The Discovery Education 3M Young Scientist Challenge

Information from the website:
Do you have what it takes to be America's Top Young Scientist? Discovery Education and 3M are looking for students in grades 5-8 who are enthusiastic about science. The top 10 students will receive a trip to the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, MN to compete for the chance to win $25,000!

http://www.youngscientistchallenge.com/registrations/enterNow.cfm

Science Class: January 9th-11th

Please complete the following steps in order. Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.

1. Ensure all the questions from the "Sea-floor Spreading Lab" are complete. Also, make sure that you identified what feature occurs at the corresponding location on the ocean floor for questions 1 and 2. This would either being a mid-ocean ridge or a trench. Place the lab questions in the bin near the teacher's computer.

2. Click on the link to complete the "CH 7-1 & 7-2 Quia Activity" using the Quia website. You are allowed to take the activity up to three times. If you do not score a 30 out of 30 (100%), retake the activity until you score a perfect or you have used all three attempts. Only your best score will be recorded in the gradebook.

Note: You may use your notes, book, and internet to help you with the activity. You are not allowed to communicate the answers with other students. The school’s cheating consequences will be followed if you are caught sharing answers. See your student handbook for more information.

3. Finish any work that you currently owe. Mr. Wolf will be around to let you know if you owe any work.

4. Complete the "Plate Tectonics: Online Activity". Ensure you have a copy of the activity. This activity will take longer than one class period. Turn the packet in once it is complete. The packet will be due on January 23rd.

5. Pick from the following options once you complete all the other steps:

Option 1: Click on the link below to explore various websites to further your understanding of plate tectonics.

"Enrichment Websites: Plate Tectonics"
(Note: Click on the GREEN links when visiting the enrichment websites.)

Option 2: Complete a "Read and React" paper for bonus points.

The Giver Terms for Chapters 1-5

The Giver terms for Chapters 1-5  have been posted on Quizlet.  You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link.  The quiz on these terms will be on Wednesday, January 16th.

Penn State Weather Camp (June 23rd-June 28th)

Click on the following link to view information about Penn State's Weather Camp.

http://www.outreach.psu.edu/weather-camp/

The Incredible Edible Earth!: 2012-2013

Under the direction of Mr. Wolf's student teacher for a day, Carlee P., the Supernova science classes spent time creating edible physical models of the Earth's interior. These models didn't last too long because of hungry Supernovas! Fortunately, the real Earth is not in danger because, unlike our models, it does not consist of SunButter, jelly, chocolate chips, grahams crackers, powdered sugar, and honey.

Layers of the Earth Rap Song