http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/ A forum for science teachers in grades 6 - 8. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:43:14 GMT Jenny Pendleton http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35349 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35349 yup. I'm so glad I didn't assume they knew what the atmosphere was... :-P On Nov 8, 2009, at 4:57 PM, Eugene Williamson wrote: ... Yow! You have your work Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:03:33 GMT Leanna Aker http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35348 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35348 I love misconceptions...it is one of my favorite things to toy with in science education.. What I enjoyed about this explanation is how you can see where they Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:58:00 GMT Eugene Williamson http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35347 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35347 ... Yow! You have your work cut out for you. I'm looking for a shred of truth in the exposition. It's a stretch. Gene epwbiz@... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 21:10:31 GMT jennypendleton_mgsd http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35346 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35346 I have just started our unit on atmosphere and as part of assessing what my students already know I asked "what is atmosphere and why is the Earth's atmosphere Sun, 08 Nov 2009 17:56:49 GMT Keely Trauber http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35345 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35345 VERY cleverly done! What a smart tune! Thanks for sharing! Keely R. Trauber 5th Grade Science & Social Studies Taylor Creek Elementary Lampasas ISD Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:35:26 GMT Kellylyn http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35344 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35344 I also have Holt, but it is the mini books. We use 3-4 books per grade level (6-8). This means we don't use all of them (nor do we use every chapter in every Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:59:29 GMT jen k http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35343 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35343 I have a lot of older bunsen burners, electricity example stuff, magnets, batteries, etc..I am available most days after school..just let me know! :o) Jen Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:33:55 GMT M.ahin BÜLBÜL http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35342 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35342 Hello everyone, There is a project about science teachers. We collect their letter and publish them. You may write your views, comments or other critics about Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:46:30 GMT mrkyoungblood http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35341 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35341 In case you can't find it on the site: http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/content/experiment/exploding-pumpkin Sun, 08 Nov 2009 05:45:39 GMT Ellen Loehman http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35340 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35340 http://smartboardresources.pbworks.com/ Ellen Loehman loehman@... Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:28:03 GMT Dawn Boeshart http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35339 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35339 That is where my reservations lie as well. I like the interactive nature of the book. The cost is pretty high. Plus I feel I would be tied to the book much Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:58:44 GMT cynthia http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35338 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35338 Hi! I am interested in free stuff, I work in a small Catholic School & we can always use stuff. When can it be picked up & what do you have? Thanks Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:41:06 GMT Jill Bailer http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35337 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35337 I was just on the Pearson Publishing site and they have a book on Forensics. Wasn't looking for that but did notice it. Jill -----Original Message----- From: Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:26:05 GMT Deborah Costolnick http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35336 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35336 I have three samples for our 6th grade curriculum. I have flipped through all of the them and so far love the content, layout and interactive nature. The cost Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:21:34 GMT Deborah Costolnick http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35335 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/middleschoolscience/message/35335 Hello all - here is a link to a music video called "My universe revolves around you". It was written and performed by a former student (Danny Tieger) at a