Scanning Electron microscope

Hi Champions. We are starting our unit on microscopes and cells. Click on the title to see some cool pictures taken with the electron microscope at the Museum of science.

International Space Station

Hi Champions. Click on the Title to see when you can view the International Space Station.

This week: Space Exploration

Hello Champions. Yes, we are heading out into space. But, before we do, we have to recap on the Sun-Earth-Moon system. Some of you are having a hard time understanding the seasons and the phases of the moon. If you check out the blog, you will see that I have posted several diagrams of the seasons and the moon phases. These are also located in your Sciencesaurus.

New week, we are heading to the Imax to see "Desolation Moon 3-D" and "Spacestation 3-D.

Tides

Hello champions. This week we will be looking at Tides and Eclipses. Why do you think tides are important? Are the tides the same all over the world? Can tides be harnessed for energy? Yes, all the questions will be discussed this week. See if you can find out the answers to these questions on your own. If you come in to class with the correct answer, you will get to raffle tickets for Team Time.
Friday was the second Ski club date. The conditions were "ok", but skiing with "Champions" was absolutely awesome. See if you can recognize these future Olympic skiers

Here is a great website for information on tides. http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/kits/tides/

moon phases

Hi Champions. Here are some great pictures of the moon. We are going to be looking at the phases of the moon. As you can see, The moon appears to be illuminated differently depending on where it is as it goes around the earth. We will also be doing a gizmo at http://www.explorelearning.com/ that explains the moon phases.