Sat, Apr 21, 2012 2:31 AM in Planet Project
Ok, planet reports were well done and students made some interesting discoveries. I was pleased to have most all groups report and of course there was a range from exemplary to just barely but the focus was on basics for them.
The next four weeks' projects are to paint a solar system/galaxy mural, do some star mapping and a visit to our wonderful astronomy center.
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Sat, Apr 21, 2012 2:27 AM in Transit of Venus on June 5
I am having a speaker come in to share about the Transit of Venus and do an activity with the students. I am , myself looking forward to having more information and also having the opportunity to observe another science educator work with my students next week.
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Sat, Apr 21, 2012 2:24 AM in what if
Yes, I have the powers of ten, my students seem to think it was a little dated with the guy at navy pier. I love it. My thoughts are that at the 8th grade students change quite a lot from the beginning of the year to now. I am not sure if they are able to grasp the vastness of space any better now than they would have been at the beginning of the term, but next year I can start and help them st...
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