EXTRA Credit Point on first assessment. How do these birds survive in the Andes Mountains?

Hummingbirds survive how? 

DNA

The human genome is amazing!

 We all know we have 46 chromosomes as humans. However, did you know that those 46 chromosomes are made up of 3,200 million base pairs? Yes, that is a fact – the human genome is made up of 3,200 million base pairs.

Welcome Hedgesville Middle School! There are old posts and soon new posts will be found on this site. Stay tuned! :)

Since we have been studying the bombing that ended WWII, we have discussed some of the reasons as to why. Post your position and support it. You may not use either to end the war faster or innocents were bombed. There are so many other reasons.

Bridge Unit

Here are some of the math links we are using during our Bridge Unit. Enjoy and tell me what you think. :)


http://www.arcademics.com/games/ratio-blaster/ratio-blaster.html

http://www.mathplayground.com/howto_ratios.html

http://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mesg/html/math6web/index.html?page=lessons&lesson=m6lessonshell03.swf

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/measurement/MeasurementGrams.htm

Students, check out the new links on my Quia site at the bottom of the page. Post on my blog site as to which of the activities you found most useful to helping you understand. I will be changing them off and on, so keep up with the reviews so I know which ones you would like to keep.

Computer Class

For our first project we will be working on "Digital Storytelling". We will be using GoAnimate. This blog will be sharing new things we are finding out about the program. Hints for others and sharing your journey as you work on this project. What part you find difficult, what you enjoy, etc. I welcome all your feedback. While working on the project make sure and follow my directions carefully.
Mrs. Fitz