Mr. Haselden’s physics students, Dani Weeks and Elias Kief, are busy converting periods to frequencies using wavelengths and time. In their lab, Qualitative Vibrations and Waves, they set up different pendulum lengths. After their calculations, they moved on to measuring and observing longitudinal and transverse waves using a modified slinky. They witnessed constructive and destructive […]
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To begin the chapter on ecosystems, Mr. Haselden’s Biology I class went to the science lab to complete the pond water experiment. They acquired the pond water from down the street and examined it under a microscope. Students were able to identify the amoeba, volvox and spirogyra. The spirogyra was thrashing around violently under the […]
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The K8 Pace class enjoyed the visuals of a flame spectroscopy experiment put on by Mr. Baldrich. Flame spectroscopy is a method to chemically analyze the light from a flame to determine what elements are in the sample. The students really enjoyed the pink (Lithium Chloride) and green (Boric Acid) fire, but every color of […]
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Ms. Lindsey-Kerce’s science classes are studying the tools of science (measurement and accuracy), discovering evidence for the origins of the universe (electroscope lab), and exploring the properties of life(extracting DNA).
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Mrs. Romero’s fourth grade science class looked at the skin of an onion under a microscope. They were learning about cells and had to draw what they saw under the microscope.
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Students in Ms. Bonton’s chemistry class have continued their studies of the chemical substances through the application of the kinetic theory of matter. They evidenced the movement of molecular gases through air by allowing concentrated ammonia and hydrochloric acid solutions to move through a straw apparatus. The formation of an ammonium chloride ring was analyzed […]
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Eighth graders investigate Newton’s Laws of Motion. Using a fresh egg, cardboard tube and tray, and glass of water, students are able to demonstrate Newton’s First Law. We were able to see inertia displayed by the egg as it dropped intact into the glass of water as the tray was knocked straight out. When the […]
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Students in Ms. Bonton’s chemistry class are continuing their studies of the unit on compounds. Students experimented with transition elements in order to determine how electron configuration relates to the formation of iron compounds. Specifically, students looked at a reaction between ferrous chloride and sodium hydroxide. -Submitted By – Ms. Bonton, High School Science Instructor […]
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Students in Ms. Bonton’s environmental science class have been studying diverse ecosystems. The American Dagger moth caterpillar is one such organism whose life cycle changes as a result of seasonal changes. After the students researched various species of trees found near the school, they collected maple leaves for the caterpillar to prepare to pupate during […]
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Students in Ms. Bonton’s chemistry class are seen here experimenting with calcium chloride and sodium bicarbonate to produce an endothermic reaction. They are using phenol red to determine whether the compound formed was acidic or basic in nature. -Submitted By – Ms. Bonton, High School Science Instructor
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