Mr. Clemens' Science Vision

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Orchid Intelligence? click on the picture to enlarge.
The Elbow Orchid grows an imitation female wasp to attract the male. The strategy is; while the male tries to carry 'her' away, the orchid dusts the male wasp's back with pollen. When the male gives up and tries another, pollination from one orchid to the other is complete. Orchid Intelligence? Photo Source: National Geographic Magazine, April 2001

Mr. Clemens' Science Class Info-Site

Science News:

Click to enlarge Ice Cubes & Neutrinos The South Pole has the most extreme weather conditions on Earth, but some scientists think it’s the best place to watch for neutrinos.
More Info? Click: Ice Cube Science

Follow these links to the latest in Today's Science News:

Science News

Discover Magazine

New Scientist

How Stuff Works: Science

Earth Science Picture of the Day

MYTHBUSTERS

Your Amazing Brain

Test your I.Q.
(Intelligence Quotient)

Science Beliefs Quiz

A Wolf in Action

7th Grade Science!
What are we currently studying in class?

Welcome to 7th Grade Science!
Dry Ice Investigations
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September 8 - 12, 2008
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Monday
Heat Energy, Systematic Observations & Experiments
Enrichment: Heat Energy Comic Strip due Thursday

Tuesday
The Mystery of the Floating Bubbles

Wednesday
Sorting Questions
HAL: Yerkes Research

Thursday
Marge's Experiment

Friday
Marge's Systematic Observation

What's happening Next Week ?

Daily plans for HAL Students are often equivalent but differentiated unless indicated.
See FYI's & FAQ's Below

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There’s something about where the sun sets that’s different than where the sun rises. Where the sun rises shines on what we have today.
But where the sun sets promises another tomorrow…which is opportunity, which is possibility.
Over that ridge is a bright new world where all your dreams can come true.
-John Denver

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Parent & Student Information Links

Student Information Links:

Test Taking Tips

How to NOT read your Science Textbook

SeRph RiTE 21
Textbook Reading Strategy

Round-House
Textbook Reading Strategy

Parent Information Links:

Is our student saying: "I'm Lost!" ?

Childhood Environment: Today vs Yesterday

The Framing Effect

What is "vesting"?

Self Determination Theory An Approach to Human Motivation and Personality

This is NOT like my old science class!

Our Student's Future

Cover the material, or teach students to THINK?

A Fresh Look At Brain Based Education
by Eric Jensen

Brain Diet & Rewards
by Eric Jensen's Brighter Brain Bulletin


	*F.Y.I.'s & F.A.Q.'s for Mr. Clemens' Science Classes*
	Fate is inexorable. Daily and weekly plans are subject to change as current events and teachable moments take priority in science.
	Enrichment, Tests, or Quizzes will be written in the plans above if and when they occur, also subject to change.
	Here, home work is an enrichment or an extension of the classroom, not just busy work! Time, concentration, and problem solving is required! Take home assignments (Enrichment) are normally due in two days. Two days gives you 2 days to ask questions and get it right before it is due! Start on them immediately as this provides opportunities to ask questions about it before it is due!
	Despite available securities, I prefer to not publish grades on the web. If you would like a detailed grade report just ask!
	* 7th Grade H.A.L. students follow the 7th Grade Science curriculum; however, the application of this curriculum is differentiated and divaricates daily for H.A.L. students.
	For further information, please click the websites such as "Nature of Instruction" or " 7th Science Goals" Link buttons are located in the upper left column.

7th Grade Stripes Team

Lake Zurich District 95

High Ability Learner Website

Lake Zurich Middle School North

My E-mail Address is: Jerry.Clemens@LZ95.org

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  Originally Created: October, 2004
  Last Updated: September 05, 2008