Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Computer Lab - Thursday 8/20

Today's Agenda:
1. States of Matter Interactive Activity:
- Open a new window and enter the address:
http://phet.colorado.edu/simulations/sims.php?sim=States_of_Matter
- Click on "Play with Sims" and select "Chemistry" from the menu on the left.
- Open the "States of Matter" simulation and select "Run Now"
- Follow the instructions on your handout.

2. Complete your States of Matter Concept Map
This will help prepare you for the quiz tomorrow!

3. Check out an interview with Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz (one of the scientists above our classroom tables)
http://www.pbs.org/kcet/wiredscience/story/80-franklin_chang_diaz_astronaut_and_rocket_scientist.html
in the interview Dr. Chang-Diaz talks about:
  • the seven times he's been in space
  • what it feels like to sweat in space
  • his new design for a rocket that launches using PLASMA!

IF YOU FINISH EARLY
YOU CAN GO ON THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES:
Discovery Education
Please spend some time on Discovery Education's website: http://www.discoveryeducation.com/
Sign in using your new username and password (these are on the ticket you got in class).

Edheads
www.edheads.org

And don't forget your favorite new song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9WYweBA6vA