May
28
Semester Exam Schedule
May 28, 2010 | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Chemistry (4th): Thurs 6/3, 8:30 AM
Chemistry (5th): Thurs 6/3, 10:15 AM
Earth Science: Fri 6/4, 8:30 AM
Hnrs Earth Science: Fri 6/4, 10:15 AM
Sep
6
What You Need For Class- 2009-2010
September 6, 2009 | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Following are the minimum needs for students in each of my classes:
AP Biology- 3 ring notebook, scientific calculator
Physics- 3 ring notebook, scientific calculator
Chemistry- 3 ring notebook, scientific calculator
Hnrs. Earth Science- 3 ring notebook
Earth Science- 3 ring notebook or spiral notebook and folder
Apr
1
What are Primary Sources?
April 1, 2009 | Hnrs Earth Science, Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
When a teacher asks you to do research and report your findings, they often ask that you include some primary sources. Just what are primary sources and how do they differ from other (secondary) sources? Watch this presentation from an MIT Material’s Engineering class called ‘Becoming a Tech-Savvy Scholar’:
http://ocw.mit.edu/ans7870/3/3.093/f06/tutorials/pub-cycle-with-quiz.swf
Mar
24
Delicious Tutorial
March 24, 2009 | Chemistry, Earth Science, Hnrs Earth Science, Physics | Leave a Comment
Here’s a video that explains the advantages of social bookmarking tools like delicious..Tagging With Delicious
Mar
8
Bubbl.us a Web-based Organizer
March 8, 2009 | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
Bubbl.us is a free web-based graphic organizer that is used to brainstorm and create concept maps. We will learn to use bubbl.us this week by creating a concept map of the main ideas in Ch. 14 of the chemistry textbook. To sign up for a free account, use the e-mail account pengeldrum+your first name and the initial of your last name @gmail.com. Example: pengeldrum+mattd@gmail.com
Mar
2
Chemistry Classes to Begin Oceans Study
March 2, 2009 | Uncategorized | Leave a Comment
During the month of march, Chemistry classes will be engaged in a project that will investigate changes in the ocean that may be linked with global climate change. Some of the questions we will be addressing:
- is ocean chemistry changing, especially pH?
- are chemistry changes affecting the oceanic food chain?
-are coral reefs endangered?
We will investigate these topics through laboratory work and web-based activities and research.
