Sunday, September 30, 2012

Bonus Question 10-5-12 Electricity Test

Some animals can produce electricity!  The Electric eel can produce enough electricity to light up a Christmas tree!  How cool is that!!  Click on the video below to see the eel in action!




I want one to light up my Christmas tree this year!
The bonus question is...what type of energy is the eel?  Complete this statement.  The electric eel is ________ energy that can be turned into electrical energy.  Leave your answer in the comment section below.  Do not use your name, only your initials and color group.  If you need help, look in your electricity notes.  A correct answer is worth 10 points on the electricity test!

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Trivia Question for 9-28-12

Saturday,September 22, 2012 was a very special day called the Autumnal Equinox.  


So, what is an Autumnal Equinox?  Type "Autumnal Equinox" into the goggle search box and find out!.  A correct answer will be worth 10 points on the Physical Properties Test!  You can leave your answer in the comment section, only write your initials and color group.  Remember to publish anonymous.  If you have problems leaving a comment just write your answer on paper and turn in during class.  Good Luck!

Monday, September 17, 2012

Trivia question for 9-20-12

National Geographic Kids


What do you think the dog is thinking?  Leave me a comment.  Remember to use only your initials and color group and publish anonymous.  If it does not work for you, write you answer on paper and turn in.   Go here to check out other photo fill in pictures!  Have fun!
 CLICK HERE  http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/activities/photofillins/

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Bonus question for 9-14-12

Did you know that scientist have discovered a 4th state of matter.  You probably already know the 3 states; solid, liquid, and gas but do you know the 4th state of matter? Here are some pictures of the 4th state of matter.
Neon Sign

Energy Ball

Nebula is space

Lightening
Bonus Questions:  What is the 4th state of matter?  Leave your answer in the comment section below.  Click on comments, type your answer and use only you initials and color group.  For profile choose anonymous and click publish.  If you have a hard time getting published because it wants you to prove you are not a robot, just copy and paste your response in an email to me at szwahr@brenhamisd.net.  Good luck!

Monday, September 3, 2012

Scientists can do anything! Right?

I would love to say yes but, scientist have not been able to reach absolute zero yet.


Trivia question for this week.  What is absolute zero? If you want to answer the trivia question click on comments and type in your answer. REMEMBER: do not use your name and leave me your initials and color group.  Good luck!
(For profile - choose anonymous)

Bonus Question for 9-7-12 Quiz

The temperature of boiling water using the Fahrenheit scale is 212 degrees.  What is the temperature of boiling water using the Celsius Scale?
Click on the comment tab is you want to answer the question.  Remember - DO NOT USE YOUR NAME - only leave your initials and your color group!  10 points will be rewarded to those students who answer the question correctly.  Good Luck :)