Mr. Robbins' Website Welcome to the wonderful world of science!   Outstanding PBS Evolution site Berkeley Evolution site Evolution activity Link to Science News for Kids Site, check it out! Link to excellent site to learn Microsoft and Apple applications Link to excellent PBS site about science Click Here For Cell City Welcome to our website This site is where students, parents and fellow teachers will be able to contact me via email, see what we are working on in class, and download any work missed for the week. I will update this site weekly and will respond to emails as soon as possible. I will also include some first-class websites relevant to the material we are covering in class. In addition, I will post some photos of the students in lab (with permission) to show what we are doing in science lab. Have fun, look around, click on some links and see you in class. Please feel free to suggest any changes or improvements that would make this a better resource for all. Thanks. SCIENCE RULES!!!! Support Our Troops!! Quote of the week: "The March wind roars Like a lion in the sky, And makes us shiver As he passes by. When winds are soft, And the days are warm and clear, Just like a gentle lamb, Then spring is here." - Author Unknown What are we studying this week? Week of 03/08/10 This week we will be continuing our unit on Reproduction and Development, Genetics and Evolution. ATTN Parents: 5 Week reports out this week. See you in class! ATTENTION: I will be opening up my online gradebook starting Monday the 14th. Parents may access their child's grades using the same password that students used in Mr. Kushnir's class. Please email me with any questions.   Science Olympiad News! Science Olympiad Competition is scheduled for March 6th at East Syracuse Minoa High School. The event will begin around 7:30 and end about 4:00...wish us luck! UPDATE: Students participated in the Science Olympiad and were competitive in many events. A big thank you to Mr. Kushnir who has faithfully supported our program for many years....thanks also to the parents and to Mr. Ianzito for your continued support. HOMEWORK NOTE: Please remember that this homework schedule is subject to changes as the week progresses, items may be added as students move through the week. I will do my best to keep track of any changes. Specific questions should be asked through the email link above. I read my mail every night. Thanks......Mr. Robbins Monday: Tues/Weds: Thursday: Friday: ATTENTION: For review purposes, I have uploaded the 2006-2007 8th grade state science tests. PARENTS >>>> If you are looking for a way to assist your child, please download these exams and review at home.   Click HERE for Periodic Table Webquest Page Helpful Links Specialized Search engines Kids Search Engine PowerPoint Help View and download missed assignments here:>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Assignments will be available for download as they are presented in class. Just "clik" on the document you want to download and it will download to your computer. CLIK ON DOCUMENT YOU WANT TO DOWNLOAD 2007 Science State test packet 2006 Science State Test packet Communicating with PowerPoint Human Evolution Webquest Keynote Instructions Science News from The National Science Teachers' Association Click to go to NSTA site Suggestions (remember, I know where you live!) (a previous lab that went terribly wrong) If you learn nothing else; learn to be honorable, strive to be honest, learn from your mistakes and take responsibility for your actions; it is the foundation of a good life. Mr. Robbins.com by Mr. A. R. Robbins is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.