Monday, November 22, 2010

General Announcements:

• If you ever notice something missing or wrong on the blog, comment to let me know about it - I don't always have the whole picture. -Grace
• We need tissues! Cold season is upon us and we need nice tissues for sore noses. If every Prism family donated one box of tissues, that would almost certainly get us through the worst of tissue season.

Math:

• Test Tues., 11/23: Math's Mates Term 1 Test
• Due Tues., 11/23:
  • Review Math's Mates sheets from the previous term, especially 1.5-1.8, as they will be very similar to your test tomorrow.
  • Complete 12.3 (third page in "Analyzing the Citrus Sale" packet), practicing finding percents of various numbers.

Language Arts:

• Due Tues., 11/23: Have current independent reading book with you at all times and Reading Record form.

Social Studies:

• Due Wed., 11/24: Have at least one source about your Hindu god/goddess. Bring in the hard copy (book or printout) to John by 8:45 am.

Music:

• Due Tues., 11/23:
  • Bring an instrument if you have one!
  • Write a verse of 4-5 lines about religion or a religion to work into a larger composition.

Spanish:

• Grade 7:

Moment of Zen:

Volcanos: Hogging All The Awesome?

Explosions, lava, ash, steam, lightning? As if volcanos weren't impressive enough, vulcanologists (volcano scientists) are increasingly documenting the occurrence of lightning as part of a volcanic eruption. Here's some more links to pictures of volcanic lightning and possible scientific explanations.

• Volcanic Lightning in Iceland
• National Geographic gallery of Volcanic Lightning
• Discovery article about lightning and volcanos

(h/t Liam M.)