Mr. Becker’s Math and Science

Last week the Panthers delayed their progress reports due to the snow day leading into a team day.  Mine will go out tomorrow so student can work on anything they need over the break.  Have a great vacation!

In class we read brief selections from Stormwatchers: The Turbulent History of Weather Prediction From Franklin’s Kite to El Nino.  Although the reading level is usually beyond a student’s independent skill, feel free to look for a copy if you’re interested in more.

For additional help in math or science I will be available after school from 3:30 until 5:00.  Please make sure you have a ride coordinated or are sure that the updated activity bus stops will work for where you live.

Also, first quarter report cards will be sent home with students on Thursday, November 4th.  Please sign and return envelopes as soon as possible and feel free to email any Panthers teacher if you need more information or would like to schedule a conference with one or multiple teachers.

Looking for weather maps?  I usually show those from http://www.ametsoc.org/amsedu/dstreme/

Try the different links to see current conditions and future calculations.  The animations will help you see where things are headed.

Science classes saw a hurricane tracker

Here’s one that lets you see hurricanes over the last 100 years.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/30072578/ns/weather

Here’s a current one, however they seem to have taken away the option of seeing different storms this season.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26295161/ns/weather

Welcome to Mr. Becker’s Class Webpage for the 2010-2011 school year.  You’ll find links on the side of the page to find homework postings, class documents, etc.  I’ll also try to post cool websites used in class in case you wanted to access them at home.  If you have any questions please email me at jbecker@wcpss.net