Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Week One - Locations, Safety, and Oceanography

So far this week we have been discussing latitude and longitude. Students were given information about the uses of latitude and location and were maybe surprised that many of their phones were equipped with GPS tools. Students practiced on their own, have looked up locations in the US, and participated in an "Around the World" challenge where they needed to follow directions and locate important places.

We watched a BrainPop about Latitude and Longitude featuring Tim and Moby hiking in the mountains. They claimed their position was:

60* 5' 22" N       
159* 13' 10" W

For extra credit (up to five people), tell me where they were hiking.

Today students reviewed safety rules by looking over a cartoon and trying to figure out what the people were doing correctly and incorrectly. They also had to identify the rule numbers (which is a lot more effort). We discussed why safety rules are important and how they are helpful.

Also today students got an introduction to oceanography. We discussed the salinity of the ocean (an average of 35 parts per thousand) and  the pH (the ocean has a pH of 8, which is basic). In second period we finished up with a video about flying penguins. Here's the link if you want to watch it.

Tomorrow is Thursday so there is a quiz. Safety Test is Friday.
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Computer Lab Etiquette

You are in the computer lab to do work for this class. If you are not doing work, then we will have problems.

Do not pack up early. Work until the bell or until MsJ says.

SAVE OFTEN. And if you save to a key, also save it to your number. If you lose it, you will have to do it again.

If MsJ asks for your attention, stop what you are doing and listen to what she has to say.

You may watch videos about your organism through reliable websites.

You may listen to music through the computer if you have your own headphones. Rule1 MsJ cannot hear it. You get one warning. Rule2 Turn it on and listen – no million clicks and constant changing. Take both ear phones out when MsJ is talking.