Friday, 11-18 LUKE IS HERE!!!

Luke finally arrived! I can't believe he's here! I'll see if I can get another picture on. Life is good!!! :)

Monday, 11/14 (No Luke!)

You will need to describe what you found. Two students found olivine in their micrometeorites. Describe and attempt to classify your micrometeorites in your research journal. Include photos with your descriptions.

Sunday, 11/13 (and still, no LUKE!)

Remember to dress for going outside for micrometeorite collection! See you then!

Thursday, 11/10 Still no Luke!!

Today, student research groups read about 3 methods of micrometeorite collection (Activity 1 of Chapter 3) We have a unique opportunity to collect material from BEYOND our solar system as we are between 2 major meteor showers, the Taurids and the Leonids! We will be passing through the tail of a comet! The Taurids were last week, but the Leonids will be between the 16th and 18th. Students are planning to put some kind of pie pan out in the yards of their homes (the book suggests an aluminum pan, but a pie pan or other clean pan will do just fine.) Of course, this needs to be out of the wind and away from pets! :) We will collect during class on Monday as well, so all students should bring something warm to wear as we will be outside and I think the weather will be cooler than it's been! Have a great 3 day weekend!

Sunday, 11/6 (Patriots lost and NO LUKE!!)

The Location, Location, Location projects are due for presentation on Tuesday, 11/8. Students will have the whole period Monday to work on projects.

Wednesday, 11/3

Today, we classified stars by their brightness and temperature. This is called the HR-Diagram! We are working on our Chapter 2 challenge; "Location, Location, Location!" These are due on Tuesday of next week 11/9. On Friday, we will check out our Winogradsky Columns, looking for signs of life!