2002 Sample Data Locations / Weights
2002 Sample Weights and Irradiation Times
2002 Sample Results / Composition Information
Link to 1999 USGS Willamette Valley Ground Water Arsenic Study
Link to USGS Willamette Valley Ground Water Study Home Page
2003 Sample Data Locations / Weights / Results
Elevated Arsenic Levels -- Finding the Source in Sweet Home by Florian Kaspenberg, Nicole Dowdell, and Chris Chambers
An Analysis of Arsenic Concentration in the Sweet Home Region by Paul Briskey and David Kemp
Elevated Arsenic Concentrations in Soil and Water Around Sweet Home, Oregon by Ian Meyer, Aaron Rudolph, and Andy Stark
Analysis of Arsenic Concentration in Sweet Home, Oregon by Pam Allen and Margaret Hendrick
Graph: Arsenic Concentration, Location and Type of Sample by Pam Allen and Margaret Hendrick
Arsenic in Sweet Home -- A Study by Swan Lee and Jessica Serisky
Graph: 2003 Sample Site Map by Swan Lee and Jessica Serisky
The Arsenic Concentration In Sweet Home, Oregon by Tim Klein and Alyssa Palmer
9/11/03 Power Point Presentation from introductory meeting at OSU
9/19/03 Choice of topics with sample questions (as presented in class)
10/03/03: A-Block Student Group Websites & Final Reports
10/03/03: C-Block Student Group Websites & Final Reports
10/03/03: D-Block Student Group Websites
10/07/03: Brief Instructions for Creating A Group Web Site and Web Page.
10/09/03: Volunteer Application Form -- Must be completed by all volunteers assisting in the project.
10/16/03: Drying Procedures for bulk samples (in preparation for Neutron Activation Analysis).
10/16/03: Sample Preparation Procedure for Neutron Activation Analysis (after the samples are dried).
10/20/03: On-line Linn County Maps (GIS) Select "create your own map" to get taxplots or soil information.
10/21/03: Spreadsheet for Group Sample List -- to be utilized to list all samples to be collected and posted on group websites.
10/21/03: 10-21 Lab Procedure -- Sample Preparation for Drying.
11/04/03: Group Material Checklist.
11/12/03: Master List of Data to be collected at Sweet Home. Groups should use this master list to adjust their investigation accordingly, and arrange for the collection of their necessary samples.
11/12/03: Notes / Instructions from the 11-12 class meeting.
11/26/03: Sample Preparation Procedure (for Vials) for INAA. This is the procedure we will follow for the processing of this project.
12/2/03: For physics students: Comparative Analysis Techniques for INAA.
12/3/03: Batch #1 Sample Information Spreadsheet
1/8/04: Group Final Presentation Guidelines
1/9/04: Preliminary Element Concentrations in 1st Batch of Samples sent to the reactor in December.
1/22/04: Batch #2 Sample Number Cross Reference Spreadsheet with arsenic results.
1/22/04: Tentative Presentation Schedule
1/22/04: Batch 2 Summary of Arsenic from Erwin.xls (Erwin's Spreadsheet). This one has concentration of other elements listed as well.
2/12/04: PowerPoint Presentation given to all classes (and parents) at CVHS.
2/20/04: A-Block Student Groups (listing student members, links to group web pages, and primary topic area). To view final student reports from A-Block physics, go to this page and click on the name of the student whose report you wish to view.
2/20/04: B-Block Student Groups (listing student members, links to group web pages, and primary topic area). To view the final student report from B-Block physics, go to this page and click on the name of the student whose report you wish to view.
2/20/04: C-Block Student Groups (listing group numbers and student members)
3/5/04: Agenda for class meetings on 3/5 for A and B blocks, and 3/8 for C block Field Biology.
3/5/04: Field trip spreadsheet of who is going on the 3/11 field trip along with drivers. Look under the "who is going" tab to verify whether or not you are listed as going, or to verify whether we know you are bring a GPS receiver or digital camera.
3/5/04: 2nd Semester 03-04 Data Entry Spreadsheet. Select this to determine what sample numbers your group has been assigned. Your group will be responsible for these numbers until results are returned from the reactor.
3/5/04: Data Sheet for In-The-Field Data Collection. This is the sheet each group will complete when in the field collecting their data.
3/5/04: On-line Linn County Maps (GIS) Select "create your own map" to get taxplots or soil information.
3/5/04: INFORMATION FOR FIELD TRIP DRIVERS: Tentatively here are the plans for Thursday.
3/17/04: Final Research Paper Guidelines. Biology, Chemistry, and Physics classes: use the guidelines found here when writing your research papers.
3/17/04: Proposal Guidelines for Physics classes: Physics classes only: refer to this when writing your proposal. Proposals must be submitted and approved before you will be allowed to start your investigation.
3/17/04: Link to rules concerning APA citations for printed and electronic sources.
4/5/04: Research Paper Power Point Presentation shown to Physics, Chemistry, and Biology classes on 4/5. These guidelines should be used when writing your paper.
4/16/04: Spring 2004 Sample Data Spreadsheet. This spreadsheet contains all of the information that was recorded on the data sheets that made it back from Sweet Home. Missing data, or data that appears to be incorrect reflects what was actually reported on the data sheet.
4/22/04: Click here to access the Sweet Home pictures (accessible only from the Corvallis School District network)
6/1/04: Acid Digestion Procedure (for ICP) performed by CVHS.
6/4/04: ICP Results from HP.
6/4/04: PowerPoint Presentation from A-block Chemistry: Description of ICP Analysis.
6/4/04: PowerPoint Presentation from A-block Chemistry: Description of INAA Analysis.
6/4/04: PowerPoint Presentation from A-block Chemistry: Reflecting on Data Analysis of 2nd Semester 03-04.
6/4/04: PowerPoint Presentation from A-block Chemistry: An Attempt to Find Alternatives to ICP analysis for elemental Arsenic.
6/4/04: PowerPoint Presentation from A-block Chemistry: Description of Sample Analysis used by the USGS.
7/26/04: INAA Results from the Reed College Reactor.
7/26/04: Explanatory notes for the Reed Results.
3/8/05: Spreadsheet of soil / water groups are planning to collect. Soil / Water Sample Spreadsheet
3/30/05: Parent Permission Form for Sweet Home Field Trip on Thursday, April 7 (all day)
6/10/05: Final student research reports are located here. Click on the project title to view reports. Only A-block chemistry students were involved in this project.