Fwd: Caerus Summer News: Mini-class and More!

Hi folks,

I just wanted to reach out and say THANK YOU for being a part of my classes this year.   There are so many different options for science education and I really appreciate the fact that you chose me for your science teacher this year.  Thank you! 

I hope you all have wonderful summers and I hope to see all of you next year.  For those of you that I will not be seeing, my best of luck to all of you in everything you decide to pursue and accomplish.

By the way,  just in case you are interested or know of someone who might be interested, Caerus Academy (the organization I do classes with in Chapel Hill) will be having a free mini-class in a few weeks.  The idea is to give everyone a chance to meet our three teachers and to ask questions/get information.  More information is below.  Please don't hesitate to post this to Facebook or any groups you may be a part of.  

Again, thanks so much for being a part of the Science Jim universe this year!  

Warmly,

Jim Mueller

Caerus Summer News Welcome to summer! We at Caerus hope your summer is off to a brilliant start!   In Caerus news: 1. Summer Mini-Class Scheduled 2. Possible HS World History for next year 3. Classes are filling! Summer Mini-Class Scheduled Do you have a student who is potentially interested in taking classes at Caerus Academy this fall, but would like a chance to "get their feet wet" first? We have the perfect introduction for your student! Join Rob Rich, Jen Mueller, and Jim Mueller on Saturday, June 15, from 10:00-11:30 a.m. for our summer mini-class on Navigation: Exploration and Discovery. Spend a lively and entertaining hands-on morning with us as we cover the fascinating history, science, and math surrounding the topic of navigation. Learn about the discoveries that led to the Age of Exploration, and discover how sailors learned to reliably navigate the oceans. Learn how magnetism was crucial to navigation--and make your own working compass. Become your own Captain--learn to use the compass rose and the chart legend to plot a nautical course on your own full-sized coastline chart. This class is being offered free of charge, but space is limited.  If you are interested in signing up, please visit our website to register.   Potential HS World History Class A few have expressed interest in a HS World History class for the fall.  If there is enough interest, a possibility exists for running the class on Tuesday afternoons from 1:15-3:15.  You can read about the class here. If you are interested, please let us know!   Classes are Filling Registration is ongoing, and classes are filling.  Some classes are over half-full, and close to waitlisting. Visit our website to see our class offerings or to register.   Please help us spread the word--we encourage you to pass along this information to anyone you think may be interested.     Enthusiastically, The Caerus Team   Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.

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5/9 Earth Science Class and recording

Hi folks,

This week we spend the day reviewing the year.  We covered a ton of stuff this year from atoms and molecules to suns and solar systems!  

Next week is the final exam so no homework this week other than studying for the final.  Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with any topics.

I couldn't get a video of today's class since my camera is acting up but here is a recording of similar material from a different Earth Science class.

https://youtu.be/mUm4F5VT61M

Best,

Jim Mueller

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5/7 Earth Science Recording - Review of the Year

https://youtu.be/T2_sZg5GrWg

4/30 Earth Science update and homework due 5/7

Hi folks,

This week we took some time to attempt to make a scale model of the solar system.  It turns out it's REALY big!

For homework this week:

Read pages 688-713 in the text.

Do questions on page 718 #'s 1 - 15

Extra credit.  Make a solar system model.  3 points extra credit if you make the solar system to scale (like we did today).  Another 3 points extra credit if you make the planets to scale.  AND another 5 POINTS extra credit if you make both the planets AND orbits to scale!   (You may want to not include the Sun for this.)  Feel free to take a picture of what you've created if it's too big to bring to class.  Your scale has to be at least 2 lengthwise sheets of paper long (you can barely see the differences in the inner planets if it's smaller than that).  This website will help you to calculate the sizes of the planets and sizes of the orbits. Remember, for extra credit you just need to turn it in before the end of the trimester so it doesn't need to be by next class session.   Have fun!!

https://thinkzone.wlonk.com/SS/SolarSystemModel.php?obj=Pluto&dist=50cm&table=y&map=n

Another try at the quizzes.

Apparently some folks can't get the quizzes to open so here's another attempt.  Here's hoping this one works.

Earth Science Quizzes

Whoops, these two guys hid on my desktop and didn't get into the folder.  Here you go.

Earth Science Quiz PDF's

Sorry folks.  I thought I had converted the last batch into .pdf's for you but it didn't work.

Hopefully this is a better batch.