Quote of the Week

Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. ~ Author Unknown

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Homework for the week of Dec. 13 - 17

Monday (12/13) - Brochures and the notes from all stations (Atmosphere Scavenger Hunt, Goldilocks Principle station, How High station, Astroventure website, and Atmosphere website) are due Tuesday, 12/14.

Tuesday (12/14) - Read pages 31-33 (Catastrophic Events book), 'The Source of Earth's Heat'. Answer corresponding comprehension questions. Due Wednesday, 12/15.

Wednesday (12/15) - Comprehension questions from 'The Source of Earth's Heat' is due today. Read the supplemental material on 'Heating the Earth's Atmosphere'. Answer the accompanying questions. Due Thursday, 12/16.

Thursday (12/16) - Lab worksheet for the Evaporation Game is due Friday, 12/18.

Friday (12/17) - Evaporation Game lab sheet is due today.

Have a safe, warm, and merry Christmas break! I send all of you wishes for another healthy, joyful, and prosperous New Year!

Ms. T-R

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Saturday, 12/11/10 Problems finding brochure template

Thanks to a parent having problems finding his/her brochure template in Microsoft 7 on a new computer, I have found directions to the template I hope will be easier for everyone to find. Please look under Class Handouts for those of you with older versions of Microsoft Word (ME, and XP).

Instructions:
Step 1 - Open a new word document.

Step2 - Click on the Microsoft logo (it is the equivalent of the file button) in the upper left hand corner of the screen.

Step 3 - Click on "New"and you will see a menu with the brochure option on the left side of the page. (You have the option of selecting a template that comes with the program or downloading one from Microsoft.com)

Step 4 - Under the "Template on Office Online" option, there are several templates that are available for you to select. (Click on "Brochures" and this will Microsoft.com brochures options page.)

Step 5 - Click on the brochure that best fits your need.

Step 6 - After clicking on the template, a new browser will open with an enlarged view of the template. (Click on the "download" button and your brochure will open in a new document. Name and save your document.

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Homework for the week of Dec. 6-10

Monday (12/6) Work on station 3. Print out notes and certificate and turn in for check-in Thursday, 12/9.

Tuesday (12//7) Your certificate and notes for Astroventure are due Thursday for check-in. Project is due Monday, 12/14.

Wednesday (12/8) Finish working on Station 3. Notes are due Thursday for note check.

Thursday (12/9) Notes and certificate are due today for class check-in. Work on your brochure. Brochure is due 12/14.

Friday (12/10) Work on your brochure over the weekend. Brochure is due Tuesday, 12/14. All notes from each of the three stations are due on Tuesday, 12/14. The brochure is due on Tuesday, 12/14.