Week of 5/21/12 - 5/25/12

TOOTHPICK BRIDGES & TOWERS
On Wednesday, students will test the strength of their toothpick bridges and towers. Textbooks will be used to test towers, and bottles of sand will be used to test bridges. Projects should be finished over the weekend using only white Elmer's glue and flat toothpicks. Projects may be dropped off in Ms. TenBrock's room anytime before class on Wednesday.

DRAW THE LINE - RESPECT THE LINE
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday lessons will cover material from the Draw the Line - Respect the Line curriculum. Students will practice the skills needed to resist peer pressure so they are able to stick within their own limits. Students will also learn how to protect themselves from HIV, other STDs, and unplanned pregnancies.

Solar Eclipse!

There will be a great opportunity to view a solar eclipse this weekend! The eclipse is happening on Sunday, May 20th between 5:00 and 7:00pm. The San Francisco Bay Area will have 84% of the Sun covered at the peak at 6:33pm.  This is the first solar eclipse to happen in the US since 1994. Don't miss it! Because you will be viewing the Sun, be sure to see the eclipse safely.  Watching it directly can cause permanent damage to your vision.

Read the information below to learn more about this eclipse and how you can view it safely!

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/highlights/A-Preview-of-May-20ths-Annular-Eclipse-141037803.html

http://www.skyandtelescope.com/observing/home/Safely-View-the-Upcoming-Eclipse-and-Transit-150863835.html

http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/15may_sunday/

Week of 5/14/12 - 5/18/12

TOOTHPICK BRIDGES & TOWERS
Students will work in groups to design and build a bridge or tower made out of toothpicks. All supplies and work time will be provided in class during the week. Students will have five class periods to work (Monday-Friday). A contest will be held next Wednesday, May 23 to determine which project can support the most weight.  Bridges will be tested by holding a load of sand, and towers will be stacked with textbooks.

Week of 5/7/12 - 5/11/12

SOLAR SYSTEM PROJECT
Students were assigned a solar system project last Friday. Each group of students is responsible for researching their planet, creating a project, and presenting their work to the class. Students will be given time in class to work, and they should be able to complete their project during the time provided. Projects are due this Wednesday, and presentations will take place in class that day.

HOMEWORK
Monday (5/7): Project; Study
Tuesday (5/8): Project due; Study
Wednesday (5/9): Presentations in class today!  Study!
Thursday (5/10): Quiz today!
Friday (5/11): None