Science students on TV tonight!!!!

Some students attended the bonus opportunity at MOSH last evening and the news people were there. They are supposed to be on First Coast News at 5:30. See if you see them.

JLCP Science Fair Results and a few updates for Toshiba and E-Cyber Mission

The following students and their projects were judged the winners of our annual science fair. All of the students will advance on to the DCPS Secondary Science Fair in January and then  9 of the projects will go to NEFRSEF. Please join me in congratulating the following students:

Lauren H.       6th
Blake C.          7th
Jasmine H-R   7th
and 8th grade students
Eric S.
 Zachary H.
Kathleen K.
Raha R.
Chris B.
Lauren E.
Ashlyn L. and Imani W. (team project)


If you are one of these lucky winners, please plan to meet with me on Tuesday, January 5 from 3-3:45 pm to check boards and go over details.

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Toshiba and E-Cybermission projects must be completed before the submission date.

 If you haven't registered for E-Cybermission it's too late. Only registered teams may work on this project ans submit it for a science project grade.

If you haven't registered for Toshiba you either must plan to stay after school on 1/14 from 3-4 pm to register or you must see me during work time in class. You can't register without me so we have to do it in school.

10 Lies You Were Told About Space - Not in my class

NASA | Moon Phases 2016, Northern Hemisphere - 4K FYI

Updates for next week

Everyone has the Property of Stars activity due either Monday A day or Tuesday Bday. Science project  presentations each day also. If you don't have the activity due to an absence or other situation you can get it here
http://www.myips.org/cms/lib8/IN01906626/Centricity/Domain/8123/Properties%20of%20Stars.pdf



Remember to start reviewing for the scrimmage. Use the results from your benchmark exam to focus your efforts.  You have your results and the analysis sheet to help you pinpoint where you need to spend more time. There's a book that I posted back in November. It's a free resource - use it.


ALL INDIVIDUAL SCIENCE PROJECT PAPERWORK IS DUE ON MONDAY NO MATTER IF YOU ARE AN A DAY OR A B DAY STUDENT.

Additional Bonus Opportunity for 2nd nine weeks Due upon return in January

This is one last opportunity to earn up to 2 Bonus points for the second 9 week grading period. You can attend the event below and write a report  that answers the questions on the poster. Due right after Winter Break!!!!! _______________________________________________________  Come hear from the regions experts on our climate in Northeast Florida  and how we can build a more resilient community moving forward. December 17 | 6:30 - 9 p.m. The event is FREE and open to the public.  To attend, please RSVP to events@themosh.org.

This event is part of the Cultural Fusion Year of the River Initiative.

Science Project display board and reminders...

Remember:
the abstract is on the state form  http://www.ssefflorida.com/rulesforms.html

and you put it on the bottom of the board at the lower left hand corner.

You can get some "helps" from the sites below, but there is no one right way to do a display board. Make it yours. If you are chosen for the district or the regional fair you may have to adjust for the audience.

http://science-fair-coach.com/backboard-basics-for-science-fair-projects/

http://www.sciencebuddies.org/science-fair-projects/project_display_board.shtml

http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/cms/lib/NC01001395/Centricity/Domain/4704/how_to_set_up_display_board.pdf

Reminders

Each student will turn in  a copy of all forms including a  research plan and an abstract on Monday. Staple them together with the abstract on top.

 A day paperwork will be collected in class.

Bday paperwork will be collected in the hall before school (8:01-8:09)  and during class changes.

You only bring your display board on the day you present.

Late paper work and late project presentations will have points deducted. If you have a valid reason that your project must be submitted late, you must have a note from a parent or a sponsor.

E-Cybermission Participants

As of this morning 6 students have registered. SFSG... But I can't add you to a team unless you have a team name and tell it to me. The I can start to assign teams. Otherwise you are not completely registered. Get me that info STAT!

New most distant object in solar system | Science Wire | EarthSky

New most distant object in solar system | Science Wire | EarthSky










Isn't it amazing how new data can inform us and begin the change in our thinking.

Calling all Bonus Points

Time's almost up to earn a bonus point by completing the challenge that was posted on October 30. I will accept Bonus activities only until 3:00 on 12/14.

This is a great video that explains the life and death of stars.Watch it at home to learn more.

Requirements for Individual Project

Everyone will turn in an Abstract and a completed set of forms. You must have a research plan and a completed bibliography along with forms 1, 1A, 1B, and 3. All of your forms must be complete and signed.

Presentation Day: Bring your backboard and your research log. You will present to small groups and they will provide peer feedback. The teacher will grade you. You will explain what you did, why you did it, and how you did it. You will explain your results including your data analysis (mean, median, mode, range as appropriate). You will explain how you developed your conclusion based on the results. You will be marked down on your presentation if you say "my hypothesis was wrong or my hypothesis was right". Use the appropriate phrase such as " the results supported the hypothesis or the results did not support the hypothesis".