Search and Rescue Demo

Next week a member of the New Jersey Task Force One (NJFT1) will be coming to speak to our class regarding using dogs to assist in search and rescue.

In order to participate, students need parent permission. Please be sure to turn your slip in by October 27. Check out Class Info for the slip (if you need another one).

Conference Time

Parent conferences will be held during the follwoing dates/times:

• Tuesday, October 27 1pm-3pm
• Wednesday, October 28 1pm-3pm
• Thursday, October 29 6pm-8:30pm

If the above dates are a conflict for you please let me know. I would be happy to meet at a more convenient time or can schedule a phone conference.

Test Review

We started reviewing for our test, which will be on 10/27. Be sure to finish it (if you did not do so in class). We will go over the answers and do a review activity on Monday.

Also, your Mercalli posters are due Monday for a quiz grade!

Mercalli Scale

We observed 2 ways to look at the intensity of an earthquake: qualitatively and quantitatively. The Richter Scale assigns numbers to determine the magnitude. The Mercalli Scale assigns a value based on the intensity.

Your task is to create a poster illustrating your assigned value. Poster are due Monday, October 26, for a quiz grade!

See class info for project assignment and rubric!

Also, your test will be on Tuesday, October 27.

Astronomy Night

Here is an opportunity to view the night sky and complete an MOS log at the same time!

Where: Sunday, October 25, from 7-11pm at Historic Smithville Park

It is free to participate but registration is required. Visit http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/ or call 609-265-5068.

Back to classwork!

Yesterday was our science trip and such a great time we had! Be on the lookout for some pics to follow!!

In class today we reviewed our notes on Lesson 12. Be sure you know the difference between the focus and the epicenter. We also started discussing how scientists measure the intensity of a quake.

Homework!! Complete worksheet Magnitude Math. Use the sample problem as a guide if you get stuck.

You will be having a test on Tuesday, October 27! Be sure to start reviewing.

Palmyra Cove Trip

Our science trip is this Tuesday (10/20) and the weather is looking promising. The forecast is calling for partly sunny and 65 degrees.

What to bring/wear:

• Sweatshirt or light jacket (the morning will be cool)
• Old pants and sneakers (we will be walking through the woods)
• A hat (it is hat day!)
• A small snack (we are eating lunch when we return at 1:30)

School rules still apply ~ Appropriate dress and no cell phones.