No homework tonight!

Assignment #13 (due 10.31)

Please complete the Fall Water Quality Testing Reflection for 10.31. NOTE: You should answer the questions provided using full sentences (you are welcome to type them, too). Also, remember that your illustration should be original, neatly-done, and in color.

Also, check out these sweet photographs from the Astronomy Photographer of the Year Awards...but only when you're done with your homework!

No weekend homework...

...get outside and play!!

Assignment #12 is still due tomorrow!

Be sure you've completed the Lost and (Puget) Sound Survey with one adult friend or family member of your choice for tomorrow. You should record the responses of this individual on the handout. Be sure to get their signature when you are finished. You may not use a NOVA teacher or staff member. Due 10.19.

REMINDER: If you haven't already done so, be sure to give the letter about next week's Fall Water Quality Testing project to your people tonight!

Assignment #12 (due 10.19)

Please complete the Lost and (Puget) Sound Survey with an adult friend or family member of your choice. You should record the responses of this individual on the handout. Be sure to get their signature when you are finished. You may not use a NOVA teacher or staff member. Please remember this assignment is due on Friday, 10.19.

REMINDER: Be sure to give the letter about next week's Fall Water Quality Testing project to your people tonight!

Assignment #11 (due 10.17)

Please read the article about stormwater runoff and coho salmon from the Seattle Times you received in class today. Be thorough with your reading, taking note of new vocabulary and the key points you encounter as you read. On a separate sheet of paper, please list the 5 most important points you think this article conveys.

Microscope Quiz tomorrow!

Please study for tomorrow's Microscope Quiz! The review guide can be accessed here!

Assignment #10 (due 10.10)

Please complete the rest of the chart on the second page of your What Is A Hypothesis? handout from class today. This includes the last sample question PLUS the 3 scientific questions about barnacles you will generate on your own. You can use the notes on the front page for help--do your best! We'll go over everything together in class on Wednesday.

REMINDER: Microscope Quiz this Thursday! Be sure to check out the Microscope Quiz Review Guide if you have not already.

No weekend homework...

...except to begin reviewing for the Microscope Quiz next Thursday. You may find the Microscope Quiz Review Guide you received in today's class helpful for your preparations.

Also, check out these cool images we recorded on our microscopes today!

Acorn Barnacle. 40X

Acorn Barnacle. 40X

Katydid wing and leg. 40X

And, as always...Happy Friday!

No homework tonight...

...be sure to get some rest!

Assignment #9 (due 10.4)

Please complete the Qualitative vs. Quantitative practice for 10.4. You can cut and paste each piece of data provided into the correct grouping OR design your own method of organizing the data.

Assignment #8 (due 10.3)

Please complete the Practicing Microscopes handout for 10.3. You may use your Microscopy 101 notes and recent experience with microscopes in class for help.