Blog Posts - Mr. Powell Science

Tuesday November 2, 2021

11/2/2021

Environmental Science

In preparation for our exam on Friday, over the last two days we have watched "Hunting the Elements" a NOVA documentary about the periodic table.

APES

Monday in class we played board games to review the nitrogen, carbon, and phosphorous cycles. In class today we took a practice FRQ and took notes on Primary productivity. For Homework, finish your Unit 1 Smedes notes. Videos for 1.8-1.11 are posted below.

Friday October 29, 2021

10/29/2021

Environmental Science

Yesterday we took our first quiz of the year. Quizzes were returned today and then we worked on a molecular modelling simulation. Use the simulation below to complete your molecular modelling packet.

APES

We are about halfway through Unit 1. The plan is to take our unit 1 exam next Friday. Below are the video lectures from yesterday as well as the videos for the weekend.

Wednesday October 27, 2021

10/27/2021

Environmental Science

APES

In class we watched a video on the history of the atom then reviewed for our quiz that we'll be taking tomorrow. Use the attached review packet to review the material you need to know for the quiz.

In class we discussed symbiotic relationships and did a card sort to further investigate mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. Then we worked on climate graphs. You can watch a video on how to make climate graphs below and the materials for your assignment are on google classroom.
Homework: Watch Smedes 1.3 and Take Notes

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Tuesday October 26, 2021

10/26/2021

Environmental Science

Over the last several days we've been exploring the parts of the atom. We used the Phet Build an Atom Simulation to further explore these concepts.

APES

We are well on our way into unit 1, Ecosystems! In class yesterday we did a lab called "Oh Deer" For homework, make sure you are completing your notes using the videos below.

October 22, 2021

10/22/2021

Lab Safety

Both classes discussed lab safety in anticipation of your first lab today. If you want to review lab safety watch the video Below. Additionally, for APES, we continue to work on our math skills. If you need a refresher on scientific notation, use the tutorial below.

October 20, 2021

10/20/2021

Environmental Science

APES

In class we finished up our CER Lecture and started working on our first graded Assignment "Where do Chemical Elements Come From" CER. Find the article for that assignment below.

In class we worked on Dimensional Analysis, use the video below to review and practice dimensional analysis problems. Complete Sections 1-3 of your packet for homework.

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October 19, 2021

10/19/2021

Environmental Science

APES

In class today we began practicing our CERs. Claim, Evidence, Reasoning. We also used our powers of deduction to figure out what was in the mystery box.
If you missed class, watch the video below on CER.

Today we picked our environmental podcast and started our first assignment learning about Native Cutthroat Trout. Use the article below to complete the back page of your syllabus. Also, be sure to complete and turn in your APES contract by Friday at the latest

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Welcome Back for Second Quarter!

10/18/2021

It's my pleasure to join you this year at Central for an exciting year of science. Below you will find your syllabus. Please visit this website regularly to stay on top of what we do in science.

Today we discussed what is science and why it's important. The accompanying two videos were used to facilitate class discussion.

Environmental Science

Be sure to bring a binder to class tomorrow.

APES

Please get your contracts signed and returned as soon as you can. Also bring your binders to class tomorrow.

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CER Continued

8/19/2020

Environmental Science

In class we continued practicing our CERs. We analyzed the painting at the right and tried to make a claim about the meaning of the painting. Tomorrow we will complete our first CER assessment.

APES

Today we got our textbooks, registered for https://myap.collegeboard.org/login as well as worked on our first submitted assignment, a CER about Native Cutthroat Trout Reintroduction.
Homework: read pages 3-17 in your APES textbook.

CER

8/18/2020

Today we focused on CERs. CER stands for CLAIM, EVIDENCE, and REASONING. After going through some notes we made our own CER based on the Shamwow infomercial below.