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If you would like to read the syllabus for the Life Science or Earth Science, please click on the links to access information such as classroom rules, the grading scale, and topics to be discussed.
One last thing that you might find interesting is a NASA picture of the day. Every picture has a great description of what you are seeing.


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Classroom expectations

I expect you to:

1. Always think safety first. NO HORESEPLAY IN THE LAB AREA!
2. Be in the room and prepared for class when the period begins.
3. Do your own work and work on science in science class.
4. Respect each other, yourself, and science as a worthwhile subject.
5. Follow all school rules including the dress code.
6. Take responsibility for your own actions!

I will not tolerate:
1. Swearing, offensive language, or rudeness
2. Tardiness
3. Cell phones in the classroom
4. Cheating
5. Physical Contact – hitting, kicking, pushing, etc.
6. Unsafe Actions – anything that you intentionally do that puts you or someone else in danger
7. Defiance

Monday, March 19, 2012

Rube Goldberg with simple machines


Click here to adjust a Rube Goldberg to use levers and pulleys to catch a criminal.



A Honda commercial with a intricate Rube Goldberg machine














Using a Rube Goldberg machine to turn on a light


 












Using a Rube Goldberg to crush a grape.









 



You can easily see the simple machines in this project, but the purpose of the experiment is not explained.









 Using a Rube Goldberg to pop a balloon.














This group did an excellent job describing the simple machines involved in their Rube Goldberg machine and the "easy task" of turning on the machine was completed.














The Purdue University's Rube Goldberg machine built to water a plant.
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