tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59889087361967763532024-02-18T20:39:44.866-05:00CMS SupernovasMr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11137870788262583338noreply@blogger.comBlogger720125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-59624982536755599352017-09-25T13:50:00.005-04:002017-09-25T14:31:42.625-04:00ATTENTION: SUPERNOVA BLOG BEING REPLACED BY SCHOOLOGY<span style="font-size: x-large;">The Supernova Blog will be discontinued and replaced by Schoology. </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Each student has access to Schoology and uses it frequently in their classes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;">If you are a parent or guardian of a Supernova student, please talk with them if you would like to view their Schoology material. I believe it is the intention of the school district to eventually grant parents/guardians "view only" access to their child's Schoology account. </span></div>
Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-41423881686736613292017-09-24T08:14:00.000-04:002017-10-20T08:20:29.159-04:00OK GO - Upside Down & Inside Out - Discussion Board Videos <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="235" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/LWGJA9i18Co?rel=0" width="400"></iframe>
<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="235" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pnTqZ68fI7Q" width="400"></iframe>Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-58915105261663539222017-09-06T08:22:00.002-04:002017-09-07T11:08:44.841-04:00Designing a Controlled Experiment - Required Homework and Bonus Opportunity<b><u>Required Homework</u></b>:<br />
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<li>Complete the following paper: <a href="https://app.box.com/s/u3vkzggi8st2iywkft3h">Designing a Controlled Experiment</a></li>
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<li>Due: 9/18/17</li>
<li>This homework assignment is worth 2 points.</li>
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<b><u>Optional Bonus Opportunity (2 Bonus Points Possible)</u></b>: </div>
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<li>Actually conduct the experiment that you designed during the homework.</li>
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<li>1 Bonus Point: Provide visual proof that you conducted the experiment. </li>
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<li>1 Bonus Point: Organize the data you collected in a chart, table, graph, or written paragraph. Turn in your data along with your homework sheet. </li>
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<li>This bonus work can be turned in with the homework, or it can be emailed to Mr. Wolf. </li>
<li>Due: 9/18/17 - (Unless arrangements are made with Mr. Wolf due to your experiment requiring additional time.)</li>
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-32194562568612977222017-09-01T00:00:00.000-04:002019-01-24T08:46:33.349-05:00Science Class: 12/17/18 (If Schoology Isn't Working)If Schoology isn't working, follow the steps listed below:<br />
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1. Complete your "Energy Resources - Student Notes" using the Energy Infobook posted below.<br />
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2. Extra Time: If Schoology is down and you can't complete your independent lesson, watch the video posted below.<br />
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-14297314002141344812017-08-31T15:42:00.000-04:002017-09-01T09:21:43.776-04:00Science Class: 9/1/17Please complete the following steps in order. Please remain silent and on-task while given time to work on the Chromebooks.<br />
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1. Log-on to <a href="https://www.schoology.com/">Schoology</a> and complete the, "Procedures and Guidelines Check." Please retake the check until you earn all 5 points.</div>
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2. Use the following PowerPoint to complete your guided notes for the scientific method. Please take your time and read through each slide.</div>
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3. Watch - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyN2RhbhiEU">What’s the Difference Between a Scientific Law and Theory?</a> (Headphones Required)</div>
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4. Work on your "<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/cmsd.k12.pa.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Y21zZC5rMTIucGEudXN8Y21zc3VwZXJub3Zhc2NpZW5jZXxneDoyZGJkZjczNjU1MGRmMmQz">Science Career Picture and Paragraph</a>" - Due 9/7/17</div>
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-71079663656143103072017-08-25T11:01:00.003-04:002017-08-29T13:07:17.493-04:00Welcome 2017-2018 Supernovas!<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Welcome to the CMS Supernova team blog. Please use the blog to view announcements and updates throughout the school year. Utilize the "helpful links" on the right-hand side of the page to access commonly used team resources. We hope you have an enjoyable 8th grade year!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>Reminder - Beginning of the Year Forms to Turn-In</u>:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Handbook Form (Yellow) - Due 9/06/17</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Return to your homebase teacher</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Emergency Card - Due 9/01/17</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Return to your homebase teacher</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">T-Shirt Order (Optional) - Due 9/08/17</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Return to Mr. Wolf</span></li>
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-59845753017880249072017-05-31T14:50:00.000-04:002017-05-31T14:52:59.487-04:00Supernova Students of the Year (2016-2017)<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The following students have been selected as the Supernova Students of the Year for the 2016-2017 school year.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Citizenship - Benton S.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Science - Charlize G.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">English - Delaney L.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Social Studies - Max T.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">(Pictured from left to right</span>)</td></tr>
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<br />Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-39657669189969009142017-05-25T07:45:00.003-04:002017-05-25T07:45:47.555-04:00Mr. Wolf's Science Class Survey (2016-2017)<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Please complete the following anonymous survey to help Mr. Wolf improve his science class.</span><br />
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-27133646079146632892017-05-24T11:04:00.002-04:002017-05-24T11:04:04.842-04:00Mr. Wolf's Scientific Scholars - 4th Nine Weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-7462907900235516012017-05-24T07:56:00.002-04:002017-05-24T08:09:07.653-04:00English Class on Wednesday, May 24th <b>For class today, you are to go to <a href="https://www.noredink.com/">No Red Ink</a> and complete the assigned activities. </b><b>The activities on No Red Ink are NOT GRADED. You do not need headphones if you are on the No Red Ink website. </b><br />
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Mrs. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16776582934646279323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-72228079032742700762017-05-22T07:30:00.000-04:002017-05-22T09:07:23.644-04:00When Disaster Strikes (Final Student Project)<b style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>FINAL CLASS ACTIVITY</u></b><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">: </span><a href="https://docs.google.com/a/cmsd.k12.pa.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Y21zZC5rMTIucGEudXN8Y21zc3VwZXJub3Zhc2NpZW5jZXxneDo1MjNjM2U4YWZkYjUyMzdl" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When Disaster Strikes (Student Copy)</a><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Create in Google Drive</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Share with Mr. Wolf: wolfp@cmsd.k12.pa.us</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Share with all your group members</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><u>How to Name Your Google Presentation (AKA: Google Slides):</u></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>classperiod_yournaturaldisaster</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Example: <b>4-5_hurricanes</b></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Title Slide </b>- Include the name of your natural disaster and all of your group members.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Define</b> - Include a basic description of your natural disaster.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Hazard Map (Likely Locations)</b> - Include a visual map that shows areas that are more likely to experience your natural disaster. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Science Details and Diagrams </b>- Include the details of how your natural disaster works. Describe any scales that are used to measure or classify your natural disaster. Have at least 1 diagram or other visual to help explain your natural disaster. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Warning Signs </b>- List any warning signs that your natural disaster is about to happen. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Preparation and Emergency Kit </b>- How should you prepare for your natural disaster? What items should you include in an emergency kit?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>How to React - </b>How should you react during the natural disaster to increase your chance of survival? </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>What to Expect - </b>What would you expect to take place while the natural disaster is occurring? What will be the aftermath?</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Case Studies </b>- Provide as much details as possible for a real-life example of your natural disaster.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><b>Works Cited - </b>Include a list of the resources that you used. </span></li>
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-43369418625627256232017-05-17T07:30:00.000-04:002017-05-17T07:30:27.246-04:00Science Class: 5/17-5/19Please complete the following steps in order. Please remain silent and on-task the entire class period.<br />
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1. Complete: "<a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Y21zZC5rMTIucGEudXN8Y21zc3VwZXJub3Zhc2NpZW5jZXxneDplNTE2MmIwNGY4ZjA3Yjc">Webquest: Earthquakes</a>." Read the instructions listed below before starting the webquest!!!!<br />
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<li>Show your <b>green certificat</b>e (4 points) to Mr. Wolf once you reach step 4 on the webquest. If you complete this assignment outside of class, you must print or email your certificate to Mr. Wolf. </li>
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<li>Watch: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzoBQ653nXiSM291ZzhVMVFteFE/view?usp=sharing">Raging Planet - Volcanoes</a> (Headphones Required)</li>
<li>Watch: <b>Megaquake - The Hour the Shook Japan</b> (Headphones Required)</li>
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<li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzoBQ653nXiSSmFzZVhTNEQ3SUE/view?usp=sharing">Link 1: Google Drive</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.schooltube.com/video/ddec599958fc414a88b5">Link 2: SchoolTube</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://nationalgeographic.org/interactive/forces-nature/">Explore Volcanoes (National Geographic)</a>:
(CLICK ON THE VOLCANO TAB) </li>
<li>Explore Virtual Volcanoes:
<a href="http://discoverykids.com/games/volcano-explorer/">http://discoverykids.com/games/volcano-explorer/</a></li>
<li>Explore Additional Earthquake or Volcano Websites:</li>
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<li><a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/wolfpaul/earthquakes">Earthquake Websites</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/wolfpaul/volcanoes">Volcano Websites</a></li>
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<li>Complete a "<a href="http://cmssupernovas.blogspot.com/2014/10/read-and-react-all-year-science-bonus.html">Read and React</a>" bonus paper</li>
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-35147721458085742882017-05-10T14:30:00.000-04:002017-05-10T14:30:52.994-04:00Students of the Month: May<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-40598465344882086562017-04-28T08:43:00.002-04:002017-04-28T08:43:35.872-04:00Career Research Paper<div style="text-align: center;">
<b>No Red Ink Career Research Practice</b></div>
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Go to <a href="https://www.noredink.com/">No Red Ink</a><br />
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You are to complete the <b>“Career Research Practice”</b> activity. The score that you receive from the activity will not be counted toward your grade. Reminder: No Red Ink allows the teacher to track the student’s performance to see which students are completing the assigned activity. If you don't finish the activity in class today, you are encouraged to complete it for homework to prepare you for the career research paper.<br />
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You are to use the <a href="https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/">Purdue OWL</a> website to assist you with using the MLA format for your in-text citations. You will be using NoodleTools to create your works cited pages. </div>
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Mrs. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16776582934646279323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-38551982939148442572017-04-25T13:20:00.003-04:002017-04-25T13:20:56.692-04:00Supernova Students of the Month: April<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-17980864238840521602017-04-10T14:41:00.000-04:002017-04-10T14:41:15.948-04:00Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe - 2016-2017Mr. Wolf's 8th grade science classes are conducting a student choice activity in which they choose and complete astronomy activities. The due dates for the activities are listed below. The students are only required to complete one activity. They can complete up to two additional activities for bonus points.<br />
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<b>1st Submission (Required) - Due Date: May 4th</b> (25 Points Possible)<br />
<b>2nd Submission (Optional) - Due Date: May 11th</b> (2.5 Bonus Points Possible)<br />
<b>3rd Submission (Optional) - Due Date: May 18th</b> (2.5 Bonus Points Possible)<br />
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<a href="https://www.diigo.com/user/wolfpaul/ATTT?type=all">Helpful Astronomy Websites</a><br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/cmsd.k12.pa.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Y21zZC5rMTIucGEudXN8Y21zc3VwZXJub3Zhc2NpZW5jZXxneDo3Mjc2OGU1NjQ0ZmExOTIz"> Astronomy Think-Tac-Toe (Printable PDF File)</a><br />
<b>Note</b>: Students wishing to complete the wild card will need prior approval from Mr. Wolf. The second and third submissions are worth 2.5 bonus points instead of the 25 points listed on the document. Also, the students can select any of the projects listed on the board. They do not need to get a winning tic-tac-toe board. However, they cannot complete the same project twice. <br />
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<b>Student Song Examples from Previous Years (Option # 2)</b>:<br />
<a href="http://cmssupernovas.blogspot.com/2012/05/solar-system-song.html">Solar System Song</a> <br />
<a href="http://cmssupernovas.blogspot.com/2010/05/space-story.html">Space Story Song</a>Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-11410299379410307832017-04-05T13:38:00.002-04:002017-04-10T09:45:43.902-04:00Science Class: 4/6/17Please complete the following items in order. Headphones are required. Please remain quiet and on-task during the entire class period.<br />
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<li>Watch: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rltpH6ck2Kc">What If The Sun Disappeared?</a></li>
<li>Watch: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SWvDHvWXok&feature=youtube_gdata_player">Questions No One Knows the Answers to (Full Version)</a></li>
<li>Finish: <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/cmsd.k12.pa.us/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Y21zZC5rMTIucGEudXN8Y21zc3VwZXJub3Zhc2NpZW5jZXxneDoyMDM0Njg3MGIzYjI0NTc3">The Planets of Our Solar System</a> - Note: You were given this in class yesterday. If you were absent, extra copies can be found in the "Make-Up Work" area. </li>
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<li>Explore: <a href="http://htwins.net/scale2/">The Scale of the Universe</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/gravity-and-orbits/latest/gravity-and-orbits_en.html">Gravity and Orbits</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="http://www.mrphome.net/mrp/Seasons_Nav.swf">The Seasons</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html">Your Weight on Other Worlds</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="http://aspire.cosmic-ray.org/Labs/LunarPhases/lunar_phase3.swf">Phases of the Moon</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="http://highered.mheducation.com/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=swf::640::480::/sites/dl/free/007299181x/220730/eclipse_interactive.swf::Eclipse%20Interactive">Eclipses</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="https://www.nasa.gov/">NASA</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="http://dusk.geo.orst.edu/oceans/PPT/TidalCycleV2.html">Tides</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/scishowspace">SciShow Space YouTube Channel</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbJ42wpShvml6Eg22WjWAR-6QUufHFh2v">A Guide To Space - Fraser Cain - YouTube Channel</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/NASAtelevision">NASA - YouTube Channel</a></li>
<li>Explore: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8dPuuaLjXtPAJr1ysd5yGIyiSFuh0mIL">Astronomy Crash Course - YouTube Channel</a></li>
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-59707625087058069312017-04-04T07:45:00.001-04:002017-04-04T07:45:21.831-04:00Anne Frank House InstructionsYou are to use the embedded links to explore the <a href="http://www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/">Secret Annex</a> that Anne called home during her time in hiding. You will need headphones for this activity.<br />
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2. Click on the “<a href="http://www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/About-the-house/">About the house</a>” link and explore the page. Be sure to click on the link that says “See it on Google StreetView”</div>
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4. Click on the “<a href="http://www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Home/The-outcome/">Outcome</a>” link and explore the page by clicking on the various links.</div>
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5. Finally, you are to explore the <a href="http://www.annefrank.org/en/Subsites/Timeline/#!/en/Subsites/Timeline/">timeline</a> to gain an understanding of that time period.<br />
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Mrs. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16776582934646279323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-10359582681025190702017-03-29T13:51:00.000-04:002017-03-29T13:51:07.857-04:00Students of the Month: March<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-45319009175864967332017-03-28T08:22:00.002-04:002017-03-28T08:22:38.098-04:00Gravity and Orbits Simulation<div style="height: 200px; position: relative; width: 300px;">
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-69009053807062455222017-03-23T11:24:00.000-04:002017-03-23T11:24:06.558-04:00Mr. Wolf's Scientific Scholars: 3rd Nine Weeks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-44047468707522488582017-03-21T15:00:00.001-04:002017-03-24T07:46:01.590-04:00Science Class: 3/22-3/24<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Please complete all the steps in order when given time to use the Chromebooks during class.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Explore: <a href="http://www.nssl.noaa.gov/education/svrwx101/">NOAA - Severe Weather 101</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Explore: <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ssurge/animations/hurricane_stormsurge.swf">Storm Surge Animation</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Explore: <a href="http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/">The National Hurricane Center</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Explore: <a href="http://www.livescience.com/topics/tornadoes/">Live Science - Tornadoes</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Explore: <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0506/feature6/multimedia.html">Inside a Tornado</a> (Headphones Required)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Explore: <a href="http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0404/sights_n_sounds/media2.html">Chasing Tornadoes</a> (Headphones Required)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Explore: <a href="http://www.learner.org/interactives/weather/">Interactives - Weather</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Watch: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzoBQ653nXiSRklYUVU0OFNhOGc/view?usp=sharing">Raging Planet - Lightning</a> (Headphones Required)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Watch: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzoBQ653nXiSRi1tbUVxNUc3N28/view?usp=sharing">Raging Planet - Tornadoes</a> (Headphones Required)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Watch: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzoBQ653nXiSVk5qZDFrT25ndFE/view?usp=sharing">Raging Planet - Hurricanes</a> (Headphones Required)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">View: <a href="https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=sites&srcid=Y21zZC5rMTIucGEudXN8Y21zc3VwZXJub3Zhc2NpZW5jZXxneDozYzFmNzYwNGQ4ZDE3MmQ5">CH 16-3 - Severe Weather (PowerPoint)</a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Complete a "<a href="http://cmssupernovas.blogspot.com/2014/10/read-and-react-all-year-science-bonus.html">Read and React</a>" paper.</span></li>
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-70423780645491672022017-03-07T13:02:00.000-05:002017-03-07T13:30:06.282-05:00Delaney L. is the 2017 Carson Scholar! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Delaney L. has been selected as the 2017 Carson Scholar for the Canonsburg Middle School. A teacher is permitted to nominate and submit an application for one student out of the entire school who fits the description of a Carson Scholar. The contest was open to all students at the Canonsburg Middle School who met the academic requirements. Mrs. Porter was Delaney's nominating teacher and was required to write about her reading activity, attitude toward learning, leadership ability, scholastic work ethic, motivation, and achievements. Delaney was also required to list her school activities, extracurricular activities, community service, and she wrote an essay based on a given prompt.<br />
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Delaney will receive a $1,000 scholarship award that will be invested for her college education. Her academic achievements and service to her community are what make her a future leader of tomorrow. Delaney will also receive a medal, certificate, and her name on the Carson Scholar Trophy at Canonsburg Middle School. In addition, Delaney has been invited to attend the Pittsburgh Carson Scholars Fund's Annual Awards Banquet.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Porterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16776582934646279323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-21896169673370141252017-02-24T14:15:00.000-05:002017-02-24T14:15:04.020-05:00Students of the Month: February<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5988908736196776353.post-40619971287667460432017-02-13T09:29:00.002-05:002017-02-13T09:31:44.667-05:00Oroville Dam - Nearly 200,000 Evacuated <a href="http://abcnews.go.com/US/thousands-evacuated-calif-dam-danger-failure/story?id=45450195">ABC News Video Link</a>Mr. Wolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03964935780197565797noreply@blogger.com0