Assignments
PlantsWednesday, May 11, 2011 at 9:13 am
Danielle DavisComments about three new things you've learned!!
An 'Artificial Leaf' That Could Be The Source Of Cheap Green Energy
Green leaves are amongst the cheapest and most efficient creators of energy. In the presence of sunlight they are able to transform carbon dioxide and water into glucose - A process we call photosynthesis. While it sounds simple, trying to imitate this has been one of the holy grails for science for decades - Now, there may finally be a breakthrough.Smart AnimalsFriday, April 8, 2011 at 4:30 am
Danielle DavisFollow the steps below to complete the assignment:1) Read the article.2) Write two things you learned in the comment section. Use complete sentences and make sure everything is spelled correctly.3) Open a word document and sequence the events in the article. Remember to re-read the article as much as you need to.
Eureka! Elephants Are Really Smart!
Researchers from the Department of experimental psychology at England's Cambridge University recently revealed that the mighty elephant is not only strong, but intelligent too. In fact, so much so, that it has been put in the elite category of the world's smartest animals, along with the chimpanzee, dolphin and common crow. Not only that, these highly social animals are very cooperative and quick to help out fellow members in distress.Earthquake in JapanTuesday, March 15, 2011 at 9:46 am
Danielle DavisThis article talks about many events that have happened in Japan. Use the information in the text to sequence each event.
Japan's Triple Whammy - Earthquake, Tsunami And Aftershocks
Friday March 11th, 2.46 pm will be forever be etched in the minds of people worldwide - For that's the precise moment the nation of Japan was rocked by an 8.9 magnitude earthquake - the fifth largest tremor since scientists began keeping records in the late 1800's. And, it gets worse . . . .Join Class
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