Science Class (Chromebooks): 5/28-5/30

Please complete all steps in order.

1. Complete the following anonymous survey to help Mr. Wolf improve his science class.  

• Mr. Wolf's Science Class (2012-2013)

2. Finish: Volcano Research Activity - (Due 5/29 - End of Class)

• Helpful Websites: http://www.diigo.com/user/wolfpaul/volcanoes
• Use the links that say "research various volcanoes"
• Note: Google Earth does NOT work on the Chromebooks

3. Complete: Webquest: Tornadoes and Hurricanes - Due 5/31 

• Website Used: National Geographic - Forces of Nature
• This will be graded for accuracy.  Please take your time.

4. Complete the following guided notes: Chapter 16-3: Severe Weather  

5. Complete all missing/late assignments.

6.  Once have completed all the steps listed above, please choose from the following options.  

• Explore: NOAA - Severe Weather 101
• Explore: Storm Surge Animation
• Explore: The National Hurricane Center
• Explore: Live Science - Tornadoes
• Complete a "Read and React" paper.

Science Class (Chromebooks): 5/22-5/24

Please complete all steps in order.  

1.  Complete any missing assignments.

2. Complete your guided notes using the PowerPoint shown below.  Please read through each slide and examine all the pictures.  Alternate PowerPoint Link


3. Complete the "Volcano Research Activity" (DUE 5/29) after reading the following information/instructions.

• Helpful Websites: http://www.diigo.com/user/wolfpaul/volcanoes.  IMPORTANT: The links that state "research various volcanoes" will help you find information on specific volcanoes.  
• Google Earth is currently NOT compatible with the Chromebooks and will not work.  You may use "Google Maps" instead of "Google Earth" when you reach step #9 if you can't find the location of your volcano using the helpful websites. 

4. If you finish early you may choose from the following options:

• Read about the devastating tornado that hit Oklahoma on Monday.
• CNN Latest Developments: Oklahoma Tornado
• CNN: Tornado Prediction is Advancing and Evolving, Scientist Say
• Explore more on volcanoes by visiting the helpful websites listed above.
• Explore information on earthquakes using the following link:  http://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/ 
• Complete a "Read and React" paper for bonus.  

Supernova Students of the Year: 2012-2013

The following students have been selected as the Supernova Students of the Year for the 2012-2013 school year.

English: Kayla R.

Science: Nate S.

Social Studies: Matt P.

Outstanding Citizenship: Rodney T. 

"The Hitchhiker" Vocabulary Terms

The terms for the play, "The Hitchhiker" have been posted on Quizlet. You may access the Quizlet website by clicking on the link. The test date for these terms is Friday, May 24th.

English 8 & Advanced English 8: End of the Year Bonus

Your book log for the 2012-2013 school year must be turned in to Mrs. Porter by Friday, May 24th.  You will receive a bonus point for each novel that you have read independently during this school year.  You can earn up to 50 bonus points!  

Science Class: 5/16 and 5/17

Please complete the following by the due dates listed below. Please remain silent and on-task the entire class period.

1. Click on the link below to complete an earthquake Quia activity. You are allowed to take the activity up to three times. If you do not score a 25 out of 25 (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. You may use your notes, book, and internet to help you with the activity.  You last attempt must be completed by 5/20/13.

• Chapter 8 - Sections 1 & 2 Quia Activity (Earthquakes)
• Chapter 8 - Sections 1 & 2 (Earthquakes) - PowerPoint Notes

2. Complete: "Webquest: Earthquakes."  Read the instructions listed below before starting the webquest!!!! An electronic version with working links is embedded below. (DUE: 5/22/13)

• Show your green certificate (5 points) to Mr. Wolf once you reach step 4.  If you complete this assignment outside of class, you must print or email your certificate to Mr. Wolf.  
• When working on the National Geographic website, please take your time and read through each step on the lab.  DO NOT SKIP TO TAB 7.  
• The USGS website has recently been updated.  When completing numbers 13 and 16, refer to the electronic document below for updated instructions.  Your paper copy has the old instructions.   
•  Don't forget about the optional bonus paragraph. 
• Please turn in the webquest paper once it is complete.  (7 points)

3. Please complete all missing/late assignments.

4. If you finish early, please choose from the following options:

• Explore Volcanoes (National Geographic):  http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/forces-of-nature/ (CLICK ON THE VOLCANO TAB.  DO NOT EXPLORE THE HURRICANE OR TORNADO ACTIVITIES because we will do this at a later date).  
• Explore Virtual Volcanoes:  http://kids.discovery.com/games/build-play/volcano-explorer
• Explore Additional Earthquake or Volcano Websites:
• Earthquake Websites
• Volcano Websites
• Complete a "Read and React" bonus paper

Career Fair

Here is a link to every thing you will need for the career fair.

https://docs.google.com/a/cmsd.k12.pa.us/document/d/1LhcI2MsnIiZhjc46fagnmdbdb8kSaUCUW9TO4uGPQyw/edit?usp=sharing

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: Kierra K.

Science: Rachel J.
English: Nicole W.

Outstanding Supernova Citizen: Kira S.

Career Research Paper

The students of Mrs. Porter's English 8 and Advanced English 8 classes are writing career research papers. The students will be completing their research in the CMS Library and are to use the career pathfinder to gather research. The students are encouraged to use the Purdue OWL website to assist them with using MLA format for the in-text citations. The students will be using NoodleBib to create their works cited pages. The papers are due at the end of class on Wednesday, May 15th. The students will also be holding a career fair in the school's library.