7th and 8th Grade: Week of February 16-20

Hello,
We will be continuing our electricity and magnetism unit. On Friday will continue with the Mystery Class activity with the graphing of two more data points. At that point you should be able to figure out whether your mystery class is in the northern or southern hemisphere. So, the homework and DUE dates (in complete sentences) for this week are as follows:

Wednesday, Feb. 18: A few weeks ago, you were assigned research the volts and amps in lightning. This week I want you to research the following about electric eels:

1. The number of volts and amps in electric eels. Is the electricity enough to just injure, or even kill, a human?
   
2. In what countries are they found?
3. Is the electricity produced mostly as a defense (to not be eaten) or predation (electrocute prey animals to eat)?
   

Friday, Feb. 20: Most people misunderstand the cause of the seasons. Your homework is to ask five people over the age of 10 this question "what is the cause of the seasons?" The submitted homework should list the person's age and their response (in complete sentences).

Have a great week,
-Mr. Pfiester