Cut your studying short!!!!

Vocabulary terms on the quiz for Friday Nov, 19th:

electromagnetic spectrum
radio waves
visible light
gamma rays
transparent
translucent
opaque
regular reflection
diffuse reflection
virtual image
index of refraction
convex lens
concave lens
lens

Happy studying and Happy Thanksgiving!

Glogster Assignment

Login to your mssd14 email/google account here:

https://www.google.com/a/mssd14.org/ServiceLogin?service=mail&passive=true&rm=false&continue=http%3A%2F%2Fmail.google.com%2Fa%2Fmssd14.org%2F&bsv=1eic6yu9oa4y3&ltmpl=default&ltmplcache=2

Also, you need to register at www.glogster.com

Your glog must include:

-12 facts about your technology (you could also include facts about the type of electromagnetic wave the technology uses...if you are struggling)
-5 pictures

Finally, post your glog to your blog!

Internet Activity

Go to: http://www.phschool.com/

Load in the following web codes at the bottom right of the page to finish the activities.

1. cgd-5022: Use the website to answer the worksheet questions regarding sound.

2. cgp-5023: Hit the "Start" button and complete the activity. After exploring each instrument, complete the "Self-Test" and record the answers on the back of your worksheet.

3. cgp-5032: This is like #2....please, do the same.

4. cgp-5042: Again, like #2...please, do the same.

Electromagnetic Spectrum Research Project

1. Choose one of the following topics: radio, television, microwave ovens, cellular phones, satellite phone/tv, global positioning system (GPS), or another technology of your choice (check, with me, to be sure it is okay).

2. Research this technology....

How does it use electromagnetic waves?...DESCRIBE THIS IN DETAIL!!!!!
How does it work?
What are the advantages or disadvantages of this technology?
Can this technology cause any known harm?
What is the history of this technology?

3. After completing your research...

You will have an additional assignment next week!!!!