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Welcome to Current Topics in Science. This course is dedicated to making science fun and interesting, while students learn basic scientific principles such as engineering, energy, forensics, problem solving and investigation.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Since returning from the break we have been busy working on our Energy Unit. We have started two projects. The first is a assignment using Flickr, a website where we can post pictures and add text to those picture. We have been using this site to post a picture and information regarding renewable energy sources.

We are also working on a project involving the creation of a solar oven. Solar ovens use no fuel and have no cost to run once created. There use has been promoted in developing nations where deforestation and desertification are a problem. Today the students will be creating their ovens and next week we will be testing and cooking with them. Pictures of this project will be uploaded soon.