Phet Virtual Lab Assignment

Today, you will be completing a virtual lab on energy and thermal energy. To begin, go to:

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/energy-skate-park

While there, choose RUN NOW and complete the steps in your packet.

Next, visit:
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/pendulum-lab

Then,
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/lunar-lander

Finally,
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter

If you have additional time, you may go back to your favorite site and explore....or, you can work on your Energy Glogster...which I have not checked yet.

Energy Glogster Assignment

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

Choose one of two choices for your glogster:

1. Law of Conservation of Energy
-Describe it
-Give six real, original examples of it in the natural world.

2. Transformations between potential and kinetic energy.
-Describe it
-Give six real, original examples of it in the natural world.

This should be completed by the end of class...but I will be checking them on Friday.

Online textbook

Visit:

https://www.pearsonsuccessnet.com/snpapp/login/login.jsp

Enter your school username and password.

On the left, there is a link to textbooks, once you have logged on. You are welcome to use this or check out a textbook from the classroom. You must have your book turned in to get a new textbook.

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!!!!

Ion Simulator

http://http://dawn.jpl.nasa.gov/mission/ion_engine_interactive/index.html