Microscope Videos...

Because of technical difficulties today in class I am posting the three short videos that we were going to watch. I will be switching out my speakers for a different pair so that hopefully we will not have this problem again.

Here is a short history of the microscope and how far we are advanced since the first working one:

We've discussed two different types of microscopes in class: the compound light and electron. This first video will take the compound light microscope and detail how it works:

This last video is just under two minutes and shows how an electron microscope works for a better understanding of the diffrences between the two. Compound light microscope magnifies up to 400x while an electron microscope can magnify up to 20,000:

Biology Quiz Moved...

The Biology quiz over sections 1.5-1.7 has been moved from Wednesday, August 30th, to Thursday, August 31st. We will finish Section 1.7 on Wednesday and review for the quiz for Thursday. Be sure to change the quiz in your assignment pad!

Class Competitions...

Just a reminder of the class competitions going on in the 9th and 10th grade class. First...

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION-
Each nine weeks I am giving $50 school bucks to the student who brings in the most box tops. They can still be turned in to Mrs. Allison just be sure to let me know how many you turned in. Right now Arianna is in the lead with nine!

TOILET PAPER/PAPER TOWEL ROLLS-
Until October we are collecting toilet paper and paper towel rolls for our fall project. We'll be using these to construct a "log" cabin to be put on display for our Thanksgiving meal. Teachers and elementary students have been bringing some in but our class is lagging behind! As of right now Daniela is in the lead with three.  The winner will receive a Homework Pass Coupon and a +5 Bonus Points added to your lowest test score of the nine weeks! I'd say that's a pretty sweet deal!!

So let's get rolling and get those box tops and toilet paper/paper towel rolls brought in!

Video: Spanish Armada...

I am disappointed that I do not have the time to show this video in class. But click on the video above and watch thirty-one minutes of fascinating history. Leave me a comment below if you watch all of it and I will give you +5 bonus points on your test on Wednesday, August 30th. Don't forget to leave me a comment!

US History Project...

Just a reminder to the 9th and 10th grade US History class that your project, The Explorer and His Ship, is due on Friday, September 1st, instead of Thursday, August 31st. This is due to the fact we did not have class the first day of school due to the Prayer Revival. Be sure you in class information to work on your essay about your explorer or materials to work on the formation of your ship. I will try to end early each day so that you can have some time to work on it. Study Hall is also a great time to work on your project if you complete your homework early. Here is the link again to check out past  productions of this project.

Salt Dough Recipe...

For the 11th and 12th World Geography we are beginning a new project tomorrow called Landforms Diorama. To check out past pictures of this project from a previous year, simply click HERE. I will be providing the salt dough on Monday, August 28th, to start out the project. Your shoe box will need to be there in class so that you can work on it when I am done teaching. If you are needing any more salt dough please use follow the recipe below from learning4kids.net:

What You Will Need:

• 1 cup salt
• 2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup water

What You Will Do:

• In a large bowl mix salt and flour together.
• Gradually stir in water. Mix well until it forms a doughy consistency.
• Turn the dough onto the bench and kneed with your hands until smooth and combined.

Be sure to store your dough in an air tight container and once dried can be painted with acrylic paint.  Use creativity! I can't wait to see your finished project!

Can You Find...

First week of school is ending and a our first full week of school is waiting just ahead! For those quizzes you'll be facing this week here's a little extra added bonus: find the football hidden somewhere on this blog. Remember where you found it because you could earn five extra bonus points on the next quiz if you can correctly give the page where it's hiding. Read? Set? Go!

US History Reminder...

We're starting work on our new project in 9th and 10th US History Class: The Explorer and his ship. Please be sure to bring some information to begin working on your explorer Friday, August 25th, in class. We'll have a shorter lesson and then time where you can start your summary about your chosen explorer. I look forward to seeing your finished products!

Want to check out what others have done with this project? Click HERE to view some pretty awesome pictures!

Something Else I Did...

My family and I took a road trip a couple of weeks ago to visit family near Houston, Texas. While there we had the opportunity to go to a major league baseball game: Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays. Our seats were right near first base...meaning a few foul balls came our direction. Sadly we didn't catch a one! But the game was awesome and this panoramic turned out quite nice. Now I need to find a place that sells panoramic picture frames because boy, do I have plenty of these types of photos!! Hope your summer is winding down quite nicely! I'm looking forward to seeing you all in class!