Earth is entering a stream of debris from Halley's Comet, source of the annual eta Aquarid meteor shower. The shower peaks this weekend on May 5th and 6th. Glare from a perigee full Moon--a "Super Moon"--will interfere with the display. Nevertheless, observers especially in the southern hemisphere could still see dozens of meteors during the hours before local sunrise on May 6th. More information about the shower and live audio from a meteor radar may be found on http://spaceweather.com
http://science.nasa.gov/science-news/science-at-nasa/2012/02may_supermoon/
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Friday, April 27, 2012
check it out
SIERRA FIREBALL DECODED: An explosion over California that rattled homes across at least two states on Sunday, April 22nd, has been analyzed by NASA's Meteoroid Environment Office: It was a natural meteoroid the size of a mini-van. Analysts say the space rock exploded in the atmosphere with an energy equal to nearly 4 kilotons of TNT and might have sprayed the Sierra Nevada mountains with meteorites. Visit http://spaceweather.com for more information.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
nasa rockets
very cool check this out
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/missions/atrex-nightlight.html
http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/sunearth/missions/atrex-nightlight.html
Monday, March 19, 2012
3/19
7th grade - beginning study of cells (types, parts, reproduction). Microscope review and cell theory today. Quiz on Friday (labeling, magnification, cell theory). 7-3 took data on tree buds to observe changes as they grow.
8th grade - working on balloon project. several parts are done already and this week we will design our future balloon (theoretical) and begin making graphs of flight data
8th grade - working on balloon project. several parts are done already and this week we will design our future balloon (theoretical) and begin making graphs of flight data
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Week of 3/6
7th grade is working on finishing with motors and looking at electricty generation and electrical components.
8th grade is building balloons this week. Once complete we will find the mass, volume and density. Flying next week depending on weather.
8th grade is building balloons this week. Once complete we will find the mass, volume and density. Flying next week depending on weather.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Week of 2/27
Eighth grade is beginning their balloon project to investigate density and its connection to weather. Notes and planning on Mon and Wed., begin building Fri or Tues., Flying the week of 3/12.
Seventh grade making simple electric motors this week.
Seventh grade making simple electric motors this week.
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