tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35768524805923211182024-03-06T00:18:48.941-05:00Hamilton 7th Grade Science Survival GuideAll the information you will ever need to survive 7th Grade Science. This is where you will find calendars, extra handouts, assignment due dates, and links to extended information about what we cover in class!Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16187258467425402230noreply@blogger.comBlogger814125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-70448686894555750272015-06-03T11:07:00.003-04:002015-06-03T11:07:50.576-04:00Water Cycle Assessment GraphsIf you are finishing the Water Cycle Assessment, click on the link below and it will take you to a copy of the document. Page 2 has the charts and graphs you will need. Thanks! <br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/document/d/1Vb0uN9xnv92iB-xpSC-_0vc4mhbWJTnYJnYAJ1IGKPU/edit?usp=sharing">Assessment Link</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-73085531166667397382015-05-19T10:36:00.001-04:002015-06-01T11:19:33.824-04:00Today in science we start the One Week Weather Challenge!Below is the link with the information for the One Week Weather Challenge! If you are gone, please continue your work on the daily activities. <br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/document/d/1xEZLSqz1KDMT4hUskj4zll39WJlntBK628R15bYgH1g/edit?usp=sharing">Weather Resource Link</a><br />
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Climate Graph Example...Remember you are doing two cities so you will have two bars and two lines. Questions? Let me know!!!<br />
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<br />Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-79004501229283833722015-05-18T08:24:00.000-04:002015-05-26T09:02:28.679-04:00Wild Things AssessmentL.EC.M.2 Relationships of Organisms- Two types of
organisms may interact with one another in several ways:
they may be in a producer/consumer, predator/
prey, or parasite/host relationship. Some organisms
may scavenge or decompose another. Relationships may be
competitive or mutually beneficial. Some species have
become so adapted to each other that neither could survive
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1. Use the following resources to create a Lake Michigan Foodweb centered on the Chinook Salmon<br />
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<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,4570,7-153-10364_53405-214020--,00.html">Chinook Salmon Information</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.michigan.gov/dnr/0,1607,7-153-10364_18958---,00.html">Fish</a><br />
<a href="http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/explore/native-and-invasive-species/species/birds/nggallery/thumbnails">Birds</a><br />
<a href="http://www.miseagrant.umich.edu/explore/native-and-invasive-species/species/plants/">Land Plants</a><br />
<a href="https://www.michigan.gov/documents/deq/wrd-anc-CommonPlant_408518_7.pdf">Aquatic Plants</a><br />
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2. Add four invasive species to your Food Web. <br />
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<a href="http://www.epa.gov/greatlakes/invasive/">Great Lakes Invasive Species</a><br />
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3. Write Up: What does the chinook salmon depend on for survival in Lake Michigan? How do invasive species play into that<br />
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Paragraph One: Explain the history of Chinook Salmon in Lake Michigan.<br />
Paragraph Two: Explain the survival interactions of the Chinook Salmon that are in Lake Michigan. Talk about how invasive species may have impacted the population.<br />
Paragraph Three: Explain how we will keep the population stable in Lake Michigan in the future. <br />
Paragraph Four: Conclusion<br />
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<br />Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-36013780861302391452015-05-15T12:43:00.000-04:002015-05-15T12:43:05.976-04:00Water CycleHere is the link to the water cycle lecture and information. <br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/document/d/10GZPfeLs09B-GIniWYBNjmzS2NAlTE7KXZAD5RTB9Dc/edit?usp=sharing">Water Cycle Lecture</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-9494105470906953602015-05-05T08:36:00.001-04:002015-05-05T08:36:22.396-04:00The Water CycleThis week we are studying the water cycle in science. Students are learning vocabulary and creating stop animation films about the water cycle. Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-44725239272358154902015-05-05T08:35:00.002-04:002015-05-05T10:00:59.004-04:002nd Hour Teaching GuideBelow is the teaching guide for the Plant Lab we are running in second hour for life skills. <br />
<a href="http://www.kidzone.ws/science/seeds.htm">http://www.kidzone.ws/science/seeds.htm</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-1294003689239850712015-04-24T06:57:00.000-04:002015-04-24T06:57:00.850-04:00The Wild Things Friday! (1st and 2nd Hours)The document below will take you to the descriptions of the required elements for the competition. Focus first on choosing an interesting organism and researching it. Monday we will get deeper into the food webs. <br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/103IlCsHUhfJeLWKdvbkbdaZyeB3osFo9Ef_sX3si_Ng/edit?usp=sharing">Project Overview</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-69652369672296913492015-04-21T13:49:00.001-04:002015-04-21T13:49:08.466-04:00Wednesday and Friday ClassWe will be completing the Acid Base Lab. We will also begin the Water Cycle Project. Below is a link for an acid rain resource. You may also google search on your own to create an infographic about acid rain. <br />
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Things to think about in your Infographic:<br />
Who causes it?<br />
How does it happen?<br />
What exactly is it?<br />
Where does it occur?<br />
When does it happen?<br />
Why does it happen?<br />
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<a href="http://geography.about.com/od/globalproblemsandissues/a/acidrain.htm">Acid Rain Article</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-73760934219779070522015-04-20T09:46:00.002-04:002015-04-20T09:46:40.546-04:00Monday!!!!Today we are beginning a lab on pH. Here is a link to the documents in color!<br />
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Before beginning the lab, take the test for color blindness. Note, this is not an actual diagnosis, but may lead to one if you see your eye doctor. <br />
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<a href="http://enchroma.com/test/instructions/">Enchroma Website</a><br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u4Tw8qvy0yM7eW07l99PJlloJCmqt2mnFRv3-GV48EE/edit?usp=sharing">Lab Handout</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-7459728137906835612015-04-13T10:27:00.002-04:002015-04-13T10:27:59.013-04:00Artist Statement....Today we are finishing our art work in Science. We will begin writing our artist statement that goes with the piece. <br />
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Here is a link to the artist statement guidelines....<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WwIFbTWFaGezKjwHzcWxXjRKNqrLE9xnaVZLlTbBNSc/edit?usp=sharing">Artist Statement Instructions</a><br />
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<br />Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-1394814715335688082015-03-26T09:49:00.002-04:002015-03-26T09:49:45.345-04:00Easter Island Case StudyWe are starting the Easter Island Case Study!!!<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/document/d/1qTEeP7uounA_2_fRBUpBTEHiGkFM077R1AGLUXoXQFA/edit?usp=sharing">Here is the link to the Case Study</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-71289487161846350822015-03-24T08:01:00.001-04:002015-03-24T08:01:10.749-04:00Owl Pellets 1st and 2nd Hour1. Finish your bone reconstruction to your satisfaction.<br />
2. Mount it on a poster with a title and drawing of your live creature. (Google your creature)<br />
3. Add a picture of a Barn Owl.<br />
4. Post your poster...<br />
5. Complete the graphing activity on a separate piece of paper.<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EkfPIY4IycvYU3aLwZWkfKQ-61jkzlWDRwsgp8LXSzA/edit?usp=sharing">Graphing Activity</a><br />
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6. Create a cool one minute or less video with your friends! <br />
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<br />Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-81810933425741087912015-03-23T11:06:00.000-04:002015-03-23T11:06:14.998-04:00Human Consequences ProjectToday we begin a project on human consequences. <br />
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Here is the link to the first case study.<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/document/d/1CopRc89qmJk630TxDjOwNmo1LII-etJmjSZO1wu8Mck/edit">So Long Lake Erie</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-51741289565424392262015-03-20T10:33:00.000-04:002015-03-20T10:33:21.134-04:00Friday ScienceToday we will be taking the quiz on chemical reactions. Those that have already taken it or finish will complete their carbon footprint infographic. The next step is to write a sustainability plan for your family. The plan will consist of a goal or number of goals to reduce energy use or waste in the household. <br />
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Sustainability Challenge:<br />
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Using the information you gathered from your carbon footprint, develop a sustainability plan for your home. Choose a goal or goals that would reduce waste or reduce energy use in the home. Make sure you use the SMART Goal Writing Guide link below to help you.<br />
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Product: Send an email to a family member outlining your SMART Goal for sustainability. Show your email to Mr. Wandel before hitting send.<br />
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<a href="http://topachievement.com/smart.html">Smart Goal Guide</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-1792620998713205642015-03-19T11:03:00.002-04:002015-03-19T11:03:57.996-04:00InfographicToday we are creating infographics of our carbon footprint! Below is an example of what an infographic is. Make your own using your carbon footprint data. <br />
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Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-8702571324834009342015-03-17T11:01:00.000-04:002015-03-17T13:41:36.852-04:00Tuesday ScienceToday in Science we begin to calculate our carbon footprint! Use the link below to support your work. Listed below is also a conversion chart for metrics. <br />
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<a href="http://footprint.stanford.edu/calculate.html" target="_blank">Calculator Website</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.freetechnicalcharts.com/media/Metric_Conversion_Chart.pdf" target="_blank">Metric Conversions</a><br />
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Here is a link for fuel economy conversions!<br />
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<a href="http://www.checkyourmath.com/convert/fuel_economy/us_mpg_liters_per_100km.php" target="_blank">Fuel Conversion</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-28184202762940971452015-03-17T07:52:00.003-04:002015-03-17T07:58:38.716-04:00First/Second Hour Owl Pellet DissectionHere is a link to the lab part of the dissection!<br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eS_sGgoyZhxDSgx10oG9-B5gJNIz9zxQqMwOHb_KE9E/edit?usp=sharing&authkey=CI63vZ4M" target="_blank">Owl Pellet Lab Instructions</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.carolina.com/pdf/activities-articles/birdskeleton.pdf" target="_blank">Bird Skeleton Diagram</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-40024129007965306352015-03-13T13:39:00.002-04:002015-03-13T13:39:30.963-04:00Friday ClassToday we are finishing up lab reports.<br />
For those that need an extension activity, this will help prepare for quizzes forthcoming...<br />
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<a href="https://sites.google.com/a/pcmonroe.k12.ia.us/mr-ballard-s-hs-science/counting-atoms-practice-quiz">https://sites.google.com/a/pcmonroe.k12.ia.us/mr-ballard-s-hs-science/counting-atoms-practice-quiz</a><br />
<br />Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-29750695089922501902015-03-11T14:53:00.001-04:002015-03-11T14:53:31.095-04:00Thursday ClassToday we will be doing an experiment to practice the scientific process and experimental design. It is not graded but will be important practice for when students design their own experiment and are graded on it. <br />
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We are going to be creating sustainability plans. Kids will be doing a carbon footprint research study at home. They will use this data to create a sustainability plan to save money in your home. Don't be surprised if they present it to you and ask for a commission on the cost savings! Know that I have told them I support your decision to implement this plan or not implement it as well as your choice of whether or not to compensate them for their design and management of the plan. You are their parent and your word is final! <br />
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<br />Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-59824280678058582232015-03-11T13:48:00.002-04:002015-03-11T13:48:56.750-04:00Zoo Design ChallengeHere are links to support the zoo exhibit design challenge in first and second hour. <br />
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<a href="http://www.zoolex.org/zoolexcgi/gallery.py">http://www.zoolex.org/zoolexcgi/gallery.py</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.clrdesign.com/">http://www.clrdesign.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.joncoedesign.com/trends/exhibit_trends.htm">http://www.joncoedesign.com/trends/exhibit_trends.htm</a><br />
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<br />Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-53956168728803774172015-03-10T12:59:00.002-04:002015-03-10T12:59:26.409-04:00This week in science...Monday through Thursday this week we are taking an assessment on energy transfer, waves, and photosynthesis. This includes a hands on lab test in which students are designing a thermos and measuring heat loss. Later this week, we will begin looking at energy use and sustainability. Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-86473806794754019292015-02-24T11:07:00.002-05:002015-02-25T10:55:17.033-05:00Tuesday Science and BeyondToday we begin self paced learning of some content. I will add to this post as we develop activities throughout the week. Check back often if you are out of school. If you are gone, complete the Web Activities listed as you are able. It will help you when you get back to feel caught up quicker. <br />
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<a href="https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/document/d/14hmtlbv9M5dL6c8pQB0up9OmmvelJSmDptQGpomPMOM/edit" target="_blank">Mind Map Activity</a><br />
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<b>Graphing Activity!</b><br />
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Instructions for calculating Axis Line Intervals:<br />
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1. Calculate the Range of Your Data for the Axis.<br />
2. Subtract the Low Value from the High Value of Your Range.<br />
3. Divide the answer by the number of "tick" marks you want on the graph's axis to get interval. <br />
4. Start at lowest number.....Stop at Highest Number.......<br />
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<b><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/114LWqbaULBG-ITvW5OzkPaLVERmBrrvQ8ZtZTfTzMdc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Photosynthesis Mind Map Activity</a></b>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-63472503136030933172015-02-23T10:40:00.000-05:002015-02-23T11:15:37.562-05:00Monday ScienceToday we are making detailed Venn Diagrams centered around the following concepts. <br />
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Radiation<br />
Convection<br />
Conduction<br />
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We are using this link to begin our work.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/lsps07_int_heattransfer/">http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/asset/lsps07_int_heattransfer/</a> NOT IPAD FRIENDLY<br />
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<a href="https://www.e-education.psu.edu/egee102/node/2053">https://www.e-education.psu.edu/egee102/node/2053</a> IPAD FRIENDLIER<br />
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<a href="http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/mechanisms-of-heat-transfer-conduction-convection-radiation.html" target="_blank">Definition Resource</a><br />
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<a href="https://www.wisc-online.com/learn/natural-science/earth-science/sce304/heat-transfer--conduction--convection--radiation" target="_blank">Review</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.monroe.k12.nj.us/Page/2683" target="_blank">Another Resource</a><br />
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If you were not here today, please create a venn diagram on these concepts. <br />
<br />Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-59329152172221328302015-02-18T08:34:00.001-05:002015-02-18T08:34:25.815-05:00Wednesday ClassToday we are returning to the Snow Pack. Today's objective will be to measure the density of the snowpack. This will be essential in establishing the insulation value of the snow to determine if life can be supported in these areas. Later in the week, we will connect this data with the radiation, conduction, and convection in regard to the sun and earth. <br />
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If you were not here you may want to complete this worksheet to help you understand the calculations. <br />
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<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-kDoM5n-lESQmhRVkhZc3Bkck0/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Density Worksheet</a><br />
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Here is the handout from yesterday and the day before. If you were not in school or did not participate, you will need to familiarize yourself with these concepts so you can participate in the connection portion later this week.<br />
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Survival in the Snow Pack Oerview <a href="https://docs.google.com/a/hamiltonschools.us/document/d/1wN2K0dIQ6iwDLk0c8sfzt-NkaPGtIisOT3SkJkVwMio/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">Data Sheet</a>Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3576852480592321118.post-26322210267355857832015-02-16T10:38:00.000-05:002015-02-16T10:38:15.727-05:00Monday ScienceToday we begin preparing to gather data in the snow tomorrow. We will be investigating how energy from the sun impacts the snow layers outside. We will also look at how conduction from the earth changes snow at the ground level. I will have links later today that support this work! <br />
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PLEASE DRESS FOR THE WEATHER THIS WEEK!!!!! HATS, GLOVES, COATS, BOOTS, SNOWPANTS.....The more the better! Coach Wandelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15085481951077912277noreply@blogger.com0