An excellent artifact describing gravity (by Mindy).
Sep 27, 2007
Sep 8, 2007
Physics: Weekly Update
An update of what Physics students did during the week ending 9/7/07, and a look to what they'll be doing the beginning of next week.
EPSci: Weekly Update
An update of what Earth & Physical science students did the week ending 9/7/07.
Aug 24, 2007
EPSci: Rubber Band Car All-Time Record (image)
The picture is of the rubber band car that currently holds the all-time distance record of 21.04 meters. The rubber band car project has been a staple of the Earth/Physical Science class for five full years now. The rubber band cars are only allowed to use two #33 rubber bands to power the vehicle.EPSci: Sustainable Development Project (.pdf file)
Near the end of the third trimester, the Earth/Physical Science students studied land-use decisions and how they affect the environment and community. As a cumulative project, students designed their own development in the Whitmore Lake area utilizing ideals of sustainable development. Here is one of the more exemplary projects (by Jessica).
Aug 17, 2007
EPSci: Testing Earthquake Resistant Buildings (Video)
At the end of the section on earthquakes students design & construct a building that is earthquake resistant. They are given a budget and have to buy any supplies they use (or don't use). The finished building is then tested on an "earthquake machine" to determine how earthquake resistant it is.
Aug 13, 2007
Physics: Balsa Wood Bridge Testing 2005 (Video)
This is a short video that shows most of the balsa wood bridges built in the final Physics project of the year reaching their failure points. Students spend roughly 2-3 weeks planning, designing, and constructing their bridges, then they are destroyed in a single afternoon...
Aug 10, 2007
Introduction and Welcome by Mr. W
Mr. Wildeboer welcomes and explains his purposes for beginning this podcast, as well as what to expect when classes resume.
Aug 9, 2007
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