Musselman/Science

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Eco-Club Fuddrucker Fundraiser

On Thursday, February 11th our Eco-Club will be hosting a fundraiser at Fuddruckers in Reading between 5:00 and 8:00pm. Any Parker friends or famiy interested in supporting our club’s service and adventures during our trip to Costa Rica should attend. To participate, bring the coupon available on the Parker Edline website and present to the Fuddrucker staff at time of purchase. 20% of your bill will go directly to the Parker Eco-Club! There will also be a drawing for a fantastic IMAX gift basket with two tickets to a future IMAX movie of your choice. This basket is valued at over $50 but can be yours free if your ticket is selected. A bake sale will also be held.

The Big Bang Briefly YouTube Video

A look at the 2:00 clip with Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Janna Levin used in class to help us conceptualize the different theories surrounding the fate of our universe and the possibility of many universes in a “multi-verse.”

History of the Universe (Abridged)

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Learning from the Light of Stars

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Student Planet Creations

Students wrapped up their unit on the solar system and planetary properties by creating their own planets that could be classified as either a terrestrial, inner planet or a gas giant, outer planet. Below are links to some of the more accurate and creative planets.

Grace’s “Mistakes can Lead to Victory” and the planet, Blue Prox.

Tom’s “Lohe – The Planet of Ice

Kevin’s “Best Vacation Spot Ever” on the planet of Varuna.

Molly’s planet, Evol is “A Discovery that May Change Your Life

Jared used his “Other Four Senses” to describe his newly discovered planet, J.T.D.

Anna’s gives a nod to the imaginative mystique of “Willy Wonka’s Factory” with her planet, Swirlz.