Monthly Archives: April 2013

Suggestions for EV work sample

Here are some possible ideas for your Electric Vehicle Work Sample: You don’t need to be limited to these ideas, but hopefully they will help you get started. Manipulate: tires (rubber bands) on certain wheels Front wheel vs rear wheel drive change the gear ratio add a load (weight) different batteries (number size configuration) add […]

Electric Cars, iPads and Research oh my!

Grades: Before you read any further, please check your grades and make sure that you have all work turned in. The goal is to have all students at or above a C- and currently there are 10 students who have Ds and Fs. iPads: I sent home the iPad user agreement this week and it […]

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

The boy who harnessed the wind Work and Power Song Electricity and Current  

My Spring Break & Upcoming Events in Science 8

Welcome Back Students! I hope you had a fun spring break. I spent the whole week in Point Reyes National Seashore, northwest of San Francisco with my extended family. If you ever have a chance to go there, I highly recommend a visit. There are beaches full of elephant seals and an elk reserve with […]