Monthly Archives: May 2012

Solar Challenge is Coming

May 29, 2012 – 9:27 pm

On June 9th, teams of science students will compete in the EWEB solar challenge at Cal Young Middle School. Registration begins at 9:30 in the East Gym. The event will be held rain or shine. Adding to the speed competition, there will be a new hill climbing event this year. Students are preparing their cars […]

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CHECK GRADES PLEASE!

May 22, 2012 – 8:19 pm

Many of you have decided you are done working for the year, but summer isn’t quite here. After grading SNs this past weekend, I was disappointed to find that many students haven’t been keeping up with work. Please check your grades right now and see which assignments are missing and which ones have low grades […]

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Solar Panels

May 14, 2012 – 3:12 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCLHl0FoTp0[/youtube] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27KZ0ng6VO4&feature=related[/youtube]

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Motors and Generators

May 8, 2012 – 9:03 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_aTC0iKO68&feature=related[/youtube]

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Beakman Motor

May 8, 2012 – 5:17 pm

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it_Z7NdKgmY&feature=player_embedded[/youtube] This is a short video for how to make a beakman motor and how it works

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Wind Turbine Project

May 6, 2012 – 10:51 am

We are currently in the middle of an engaging hands on lesson in building and modifying model wind turbines used to generate electricity. We have a wonderful visiting teacher, the EWEB grant coordinator for school district 4J Tim Whitley. Bryce and Levi wind a perfect coil Esperanza and Tyler make a great team  

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