There have been some changes to EPA.gov. Unfortunately, the changes don’t seem to be interested in protecting our environment. Some of the changes involve considering the withdrawal of Clean Water Act Restrictions for the proposed Pebble Mine in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and a proposal to repeal the Clean Power Plan. The Most Polluted Cities in […]
Pebble Mine Location
Where is the Pebble deposit located? The mineral deposit is located in the Bristol Bay region in Southwest Alaska, near Iliana Lake and Lake Clark. It is in a remote area, near the headwaters to tributaries of both the Nushagak and Kvichak rivers.
Synopsys Science Fair
Please contact Mr. Fitzgerald if you are interested in being a sponsor for Redwood Middle School students for the 2017-18 Synopsys Science Fair. The next sponsor workshop is Sat., Oct. 28 time and location TBD. Synopsys Science Fair https://science-fair.org/ Sponsor Responsibilities Sponsor/Teacher Workshop Schedule Synopsys Guidelines
Lack of Sleep is Killing us.
Professor Matthew Walker, director of the Centre for Human Sleep Science at the University of California, Berkeley, said that sleep deprivation affected “every aspect of our biology” and was widespread in modern society. ‘Catastrophic’ lack of sleep in modern society is killing us, warns leading sleep scientist.
Unit 1 Science Test
The unit 1 science test on Ecosystems is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 27. Test 1 Review Answer Key
August 21 Eclipse Viewing Safety Tips
The following link provides safety tips from Nasa for viewing the solar eclipse on August 21, 2017.
Second Harvest Needs Your Help
Please click on the following link to learn how to help Second Harvest Food Bank feed hungry families. Second Harvest Flyer Information
Family & Personal Safety Plan Information for Emergency Preparedness
Having, communicating, and practicing a family and personal safety plan for emergencies is important. Click on the following links to find information on developing a family and personal safety plan. Family Communication Plan for Children Are You Ready? An In-Depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
Microscope Images and Videos
Students are using technology to take pictures of microorganisms from our Redwood Middle School garden pond, Anacharis leaves, Pepper tree leaves (stomata), and Onion root tips (mitosis) that they are observing with their compound microscopes.
Greenhouse and Planting Procedure
The materials and procedure for building the greenhouse and planting the radishes can be reached by accessing the following link: https://docs.google.com/a/saratogausd.org/document/d/19_HL_aQIv5c4Bxa-WM2yov30E9LbiFQXo26DCi949Io/edit?usp=sharing.