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!

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 :)

Do you remeber watching Sesame Street?

Check out this video of Cookie Monster!!  When I was little I watched Sesame Street every morning!  Did you have a favorite character on Sesame Street.  I did!  Can you guess my favorite character?  I will give you a clue.... my favorite character did not talk but, made a sound.    If you figure it out, leave the answer in the comment section and type only your initials and color group if you know it.  If you are a 6th grader, tell me you were one of my students from last year and leave you initials.  If you are a smartie and get it correct, you will be rewarded in class.  :)

WELCOME TO THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR!! IT IS GOING TO BE AWESOME!

WOW!!  What an awesome summer!  
In the comment section below, tell me what awesome things you did this summer!  Do not write your name.  Write only your initials!!
(The letters your first and last name start with)

Have you checked out the eaglets lately?

They are getting ready to leave the nest!  It's so exciting!

Click here    http://www.alcoa.com/locations/usa_davenport/en/info_page/eaglecam.asp

Have you ever wondered what happens to you plastic water bottle when you throw it away?

Watch this video about the Great Garbage Patch in the ocean WE created.

Question: What can you do to stop the Great Garbage Patch from growing even bigger?  Only leave your color group and initials.