Urbas - Science Week of May 30 - June 5

Students working with compasses have begun to understand directions and bearings. They will be working to create map courses in addition to running the courses others have produced. We hope they find their way.

Urbas - Science Week of May 23 - 29

Students have started investigating Cardinal Directions and Topography. They will be working with maps and compasses in the coming weeks to learn about contouring and surface features. Orienteering at Lakeview will be practiced.

Urbas - Science Week of May 16 - 22

Students have looked at stars recently and next week will be putting together a simple refracting telescope. They will also be looking at Solar Storms and by the end of the week will be finishing the Astronomy unit.

Next up, Topographics and mapping.

Urbas - Science Week of May 9 - 15

Students spent this week in the Starlab dome studying stars, constellations and mythology. Everyone enjoyed the camping feeling while being in the classroom. Now we are back to Earth and will be looking at distances in space and galaxies.

Urbas - Science Week of May 2 - 8

Students will explore the universe this week using the StarLab Dome in class. They will be looking at stars in addition to constellations and galaxies. Coordinates and myths will be examined also.