Students of the Month: April

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

Social Studies: Marcus K.
Science: Megan G.
English: Declan L.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Chris B.

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 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?

Calendar Enrichment/Bonus

Bonus (Optional): Although many societies base their calendars on the movements of the sun or the moon, a calendar's starting date is often linked to cultural or religious traditions. For example, both the Muslim and the Hebrew calendars are based on the phases of the moon, but they differ in a number of significant ways. Research a calendar used by another culture and find out the cultural significance of the calendar's starting date, the number of days per month, and the number of days per year. Write a short paragraph to explain your findings.

Carnegie Mellon University: Summer Engineering Experience for Girls (SEE)

Click here to learn about this enrichment opportunity!

English 8 and Advanced English 8: "The Diary of Anne Frank" Act Two

The terms for Act Two from "The Diary of Anne Frank" have been posted on Quizlet. You may access the Quizlet website by clicking the link in the title of the play.

CAMP Tech 2012

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English 8 and Advanced English 8: "The Diary of Anne Frank" Act One, Scenes Four and Five

The terms for Act One, Scenes Four and Five from "The Diary of Anne Frank" have been posted on Quizlet. You may access the Quizlet website by clicking the link in the title of the play.

Science Class: 4/12, 4/13, 4/23, and 4/25

Please complete all of step 1 before beginning step 2.  Please remain silent and on-task during the entire class period.

1. Click on the link below to complete an astronomy test on the solar system. You are allowed to take the test up to three times. If you do not score a 45 out of 45 (100%), retake the test until you score a perfect or you have used all three attempts. Only your best score will be recorded in the gradebook. You may use your notes, book, and internet to help you with the test.

• Astronomy Test: Our Solar System
• Astronomy PSSA Notes (Our Solar System)

2.  The following activities can be completed in any order.  Ensure you have a paper copy of each activity.  Please take note of the due dates that are listed. 

• 50 Years of NASA (Headphones Required) - Due 4/26
• Astronomy: Think-Tac-Toe 
• 1st Project Due 4/27
• 2nd Project Due 5/4 
• 3rd Project Due 5/11 (Optional)

    

Washington and Jefferson College: Saturday Science Workshop for Middle School Students

PERMISSION FORM

Astronomy Think-Tac-Toe: 2011-2012

Mr. Wolf's 8th grade science classes are conducting a student choice activity in which they choose and complete at least TWO astronomy activities. The students can complete a third activity to earn bonus points. One activity will be due on each of the following due dates.

Due Date 1: April 27th
Due Date 2: May 4th
Due Date 3: May 11th (Optional Bonus Activity)

Note - The students will have some time in the computer lab to work on the project.  The use of a computer is NOT required for the project.   

Astronomy Websites

Astronomy Think-Tac-Toe (Printable PDF File)

Students of the Month: March

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

English: Karissa K.
Social Studies: Joseph L.
Science: Nick F.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Connor C.

English 8 and Advanced English 8: "The Diary of Anne Frank" Act One, Scenes One through Three

The terms for Act One, Scenes One through Three from "The Diary of Anne Frank" have been posted on Quizlet. You may access the Quizlet website by clicking the link in the title of the play.