Hello GEMS Community!
It has been a pawesome first couple of weeks of school at QCMS-G11! Thank you parents for your support and consideration on some ocassional glitches of our first few weeks in class. But we are off to a great start! Everyone in class putting in all their effort into making this year a successful one.
It has been a pawesome first couple of weeks of school at QCMS-G11! Thank you parents for your support and consideration on some ocassional glitches of our first few weeks in class. But we are off to a great start! Everyone in class putting in all their effort into making this year a successful one.
GEMS OF THE WEEK
A couple of students had been voted by the whole class as Gems of the Week. Last week, Quinton was our Gem and this week, it's Corbyn. They both came home with our bestie Wildcat Mascot stuff toy and a Bag of Gold Nuggets!
Keep it up boys! Girls, you're up!!!
Keep it up boys! Girls, you're up!!!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL DANCE
Thank you GEMS family for coming out to support our PTO effort. I saw a lot of the students from our class there with their parents today. It was great to meet some of the family. Corbyn and Katherine were genrous enough to share their dancing moves! You rock! That's the spirit! You made me proud!
FAMILY HOMEWORK
This weekend, we have a family homework which is part of our Social Science lesson: the Geologic Timeline. Below is the video clip that I am hoping every family could watch over the weekend and discuss some of the theories (Big Bang theory, Moon Formation theory, and Evolution theory) covered by the video. The following are some questions that might start discussions among your family members.
Discussion Questions
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1. Does the Big Bang Theory make sense based on the evidence presented?
2. What role does hydrogen play in the universe? Why is it such an important element?
3. What processes take place inside stars? When did stars first appear in our universe?
4. What processes lead to the formation of the moon? Do you consider this theory as a valid posibility?
5. When do scientists in this documentary say life on Earth first appeared?
6. Do you agree with the Evolutionary evidence that were presented?
7. What are some of the reasons dinosaurs became extinct, and what was the result for humankind?
8. How did the ability to sustain fire help humans thrive?
9. What effect did the first Ice Age have on our planet?
10. What effect does changes in our climate have on the Earth's future?
Discussion Questions
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1. Does the Big Bang Theory make sense based on the evidence presented?
2. What role does hydrogen play in the universe? Why is it such an important element?
3. What processes take place inside stars? When did stars first appear in our universe?
4. What processes lead to the formation of the moon? Do you consider this theory as a valid posibility?
5. When do scientists in this documentary say life on Earth first appeared?
6. Do you agree with the Evolutionary evidence that were presented?
7. What are some of the reasons dinosaurs became extinct, and what was the result for humankind?
8. How did the ability to sustain fire help humans thrive?
9. What effect did the first Ice Age have on our planet?
10. What effect does changes in our climate have on the Earth's future?
THIS WEEK In SPACE: METEOR SHOWERS & SUPERMOON
For Northern Hemisphere observers, August is usually regarded as "meteor month" with one of the best displays of the year reaching its peak near midmonth. That display is, of course, the annual Perseid meteor shower beloved by everyone from meteor enthusiasts to summer campers.
The Perseid shower is expected to reach its peak at 8 p.m. EDT on August 12. The bright moon will rise the around 9:30 p.m. eastern time on Aug. 12 and 13, and shine brightly the rest of the night. To make matters worse, the full moon rising Sunday (Aug. 10) will be brighter than it usually is because this full moon, called a "supermoon," will be the closest of 2014.
Despite the bright, nearly full moon, stargazers should still be able to catch sight of some Perseid meteors. The best nights to look for Perseids will be this week rather than next. That’s because the Moon will be setting earlier in the night, leaving a moonless pre-dawn sky to observe meteors. The meteors themselves will be less frequent, because it’s well before their peak, but the darker moonless sky will make them easier to see. [The Perseid Meteor Shower: 10 Amazing Facts]
The Perseid shower is expected to reach its peak at 8 p.m. EDT on August 12. The bright moon will rise the around 9:30 p.m. eastern time on Aug. 12 and 13, and shine brightly the rest of the night. To make matters worse, the full moon rising Sunday (Aug. 10) will be brighter than it usually is because this full moon, called a "supermoon," will be the closest of 2014.
Despite the bright, nearly full moon, stargazers should still be able to catch sight of some Perseid meteors. The best nights to look for Perseids will be this week rather than next. That’s because the Moon will be setting earlier in the night, leaving a moonless pre-dawn sky to observe meteors. The meteors themselves will be less frequent, because it’s well before their peak, but the darker moonless sky will make them easier to see. [The Perseid Meteor Shower: 10 Amazing Facts]
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