To wrap up the year (can't believe I'm saying that), we're introducing Newton's Laws of Motion. Students will be taking Physics next year and we feel that this will provide a good transition. Our physics teacher, Mr. Ford, suggested we also have students focus on math skills around the formula F=MA and average speed.
Ask your student to expalin these three laws and give you examples!
Click here to see a site we used in class that has a great interactive.
We have begun our review of science standards to prepare for the upcoming MCAS testing. We will be taking the test on Tuesday 5/17 and Wednesday 5/18. Please see the information and photos under the Science Museum tab to get an idea of what students are researching and creating.
As we transition to the 2016 MA Science Standards, we have paid special attention to the standards that were moved to specific grade levels and to the time we have had available to cover necessary content. These tests will remain aligned to the 2006 MA Standards until the state releases a timeline to transition- this may take up to 3 years.
You can find more information here: http://www.doe.mass.edu/stem/standards/faq.html
This may be intended for a bit of a younger crowd, but it sounds like a great local opportunity.
"The Chemistry department faculty, staff and graduate students invite you to our 3rd Annual CHEMISTRY DEMONSTRATION SHOW Please join us for an engaging evening of exciting chemical demonstrations! Stay after the show for some hands-on chemistry fun!"
Where: University of Massachusetts Amherst Integrated Sciences Building
Room 135
661 North Pleasant Street Amherst MA 01003
When: May 13, 2016 7:00PM
Contact: For information or to RSVP contact Raina Kittilstved at rkittilstved@chem.umass.edu
*Not a university sponsored event
