Sun, Moon, and Earth

Here are some resources!!! REMEMBER NO PLAGIARISM!!!!


https://n11056d40674.acceleratelearning.com/login

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/wordlist/astronomy.shtml

http://www.seymoursimon.com/index.php/science_dictionary/

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/moon/Phases.shtml

This one may be a bit harder:
http://www.seasky.org/astronomy/astronomy-glossary.html

Changes to Earth's Surface

Links for Vocab!

https://n11056d40674.acceleratelearning.com/login

http://www.geography4kids.com/files/land_erosion.html

http://www.onegeology.org/extra/kids/earthprocesses/weathering.html

http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/science/index3.html


Use these links and keep in mind that you want to put the
definitions in your own words!!!

Stemscopes and Vocab

https://n11056d40674.acceleratelearning.com/login

http://www.macmillanmh.com/science/2011/student/ms/grade5/glossary/index.html

http://www.geolsoc.org.uk/ks3/gsl/education/resources/rockcycle/page3559.html

FOSSIL FUEL LINKS

http://www.kidzworld.com/article/1423-fossil-fuel-energy


http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=coal_home-basics

ALTERNATIVE ENERGY

http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=renewable_home-basics

Presentation for Energy!!!

Your presentation must have the following words and examples:

Electrical Energy
Closed Circuit
Open Circuit
Parallel Circuit
Series Circuit
Insulator
Conductor
Electromagnet
Thermal Energy
Light Energy
Prism
Transparent
Translucent
Opaque
Reflection
Refraction
Absorption
Mechanical Energy
Sound Energy

Light and Electricity Simulations!!!!

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulations/category/physics

We are doing the DC electricity simulations!

Energy Changes Forms

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/circuitsconductors.html

http://scienceforkids.kidipede.com/physics/electricity/

http://www.kids.esdb.bg/uses.html

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/videos/humanbody/ear.html

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/light.html

Stemscopes

Class Dojo!

https://student.classdojo.com/#!/find-code

This is the one for your parents:

https://home.classdojo.com/#!/signup

Force and Motion

https://n11056d40674.acceleratelearning.com/login

http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/science/index5.html

http://reekoscience.com/science-glossary/glossary-of-science-words

http://www.pbs.org/parents/sid/everyday-science-tools/glossary-speaking-science/

http://www.lovemyscience.com/cat_dictionary.html

http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/dictionary/#.VCoLcCmMZsU

http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/

http://www.physics4kids.com/files/motion_laws.html

http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/forces-and-motion-basics

Vocabulary Websites/Resources

http://www.harcourtschool.com/glossary/science/index5.html

http://sci2.esa.int/glossary/

http://reekoscience.com/science-glossary/glossary-of-science-words

http://www.macmillanmh.com/science/2011/student/ms/grade5/glossary/index.html

http://www.seymoursimon.com/index.php/science_dictionary/

https://n11056d40674.acceleratelearning.com/login

 http://visual.merriam-webster.com/science.php

Solution Simulation!

Click on this link to learn more!


http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/sugar-and-salt-solutions

Graphic Novel Check In

The end of the week will bring the first check in. I expect to see great things!!!
Here are the things you need to be able to pass the check in.
Matter
Mass
Volume
Density
Insulator
Conductor
Magnetism
Thermal and Electrical Energy
Mixture
Solution

If you need more info on these, check your journal!

Graphic Novel of Matter

Let me reiterate something: NO YOUTUBE!!!You may use brainpop, but only to watch related videos. The quizzes do not matter. I am including a list of things that must be completed by Friday. You must have:
A story line (plot) that involves matter (changing states)
You must know the following words and how to use them correctly:
Matter
Mass
Volume
Density
How each state of matter (solid, liquid, gas) has their particles arranged and how much energy they have. 

Project 1- Matter

Welcome to my class!!!! The first thing for us to do this year is something new. I would like for you to create a story/graphic novel/comic book about a superhero whose superpower is the ability to change states of matter. You have the ability to be as creative as you like. You will need to answer the following questions in order to make the book accurate. You will be getting your rubric and calendar soon. This will be done in addition to the normal classwork we will be doing as well. HEre are some links to resources, as well as the questions.


What is matter?
What are the states of matter?
What causes them to change?
How can they change back?
Is there certain ways water can become a new substance? How?
Is there a certain way to change it back? How? Using What?
Is there a way water can be cleaned quickly? How? Using What?
Are there ways that water can change volume and mass? How?

http://www.chem4kids.com/files/matter_intro.html

http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-states-of-matter/

http://www.brainpop.com/

https://n11056d40674.acceleratelearning.com/login

Websites for Fun

These are fun ways to get better at science for realz wth a z # AYKM!!!!

http://www.uen.org/3-6interactives/science.shtml

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities.html

Inventors and their inventions!

Last project of the year. We don't have a lot of time, so this will move at your own pace. THIS WILL BE YOUR FINAL GRADE OF THE YEAR!!!! Here is what to do:

Visit this link:
http://www.ideafinder.com/history/category/index.htm

Find an invention that interests you. NO WEAPONS!!!
Research who invented it.
Research why and how they did it.
Create a presentation on the invention and inventor.
Here are the things that need to be included:

Invention- what is it? What does it do? Why was it invented? How did it change the world? Is it still used today?
Inventor- where are they from? When were they born? What were they like as a kid? What caused them to invent? Did they invent anything else?
Did anyone ever improve upon the invention? (For example, the person who created the code language to program computers has had their invention improved upon constantly and it is still changing today.)

Works Cited!!!! You MUST GIVE CREDIT. Do NOT SAY  google.com.

Plate Tectonics and the 6th Grade PBL

Welcome!!!

You will be creating a public service announcement to people living in areas of plate tectonic activity. You will create an educational video/slideshow to reassure/ educate the residents about what causes these things and why they happen in certain locations more frequently. 

You are doing this because you passed the STAAR! Now, while we await the STAAR science results, we are going to get ready for sixth grade by doing a project. In response to the question of, "what do sixth graders struggle with in science?", the answer was plate tectonics. Here are the  links you will be using to do your research. Remember to make sure that you copy and paste the address of the websites you use into a document so that you will have a works cited!

http://www.geography4kids.com/files/earth_tectonics.html

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0043-plate-tectonics.php

http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/plates1.html

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Continents.shtml

http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/media/plate-tectonics/?ar_a=1

http://www.ducksters.com/science/earth_science/plate_tectonics.php

http://scienceforkids.kidipede.com/geology/platetectonics/

Congrats on testing out of the review group!!!

Now, massage the brain. Ok, now that that's over, let's get down to a project using technology. I would like to challenge you to create a presentation so great, that it will be used by kids for years and years. Here are the questions I want you to answer:

I have two identical clear substances. One is water and one is poison (this is pretend!!!). Design a way for me to tell which one is water. Film the process of the test.

I have to decide which circuit I want to use in my house. Design a test to figure out whether I should use a parallel circuit or a series circuit.

I want to know the difference between a periscope and a microscope. Explain and demonstrate the difference.

I have various settings (see me for the cards) and the world's power grid has shut down. People everywhere are trying to find a way to get things going again. Using the environment around you, explain how you plan to restore power to your village.

Using an old map of Earth (fake map from millions of years ago) tell me where I should look for coal, oil, and natural gas and why.

Research the Buried Pyramid. Explain how it came to be buried and how old it is. What has happened to it over the years? How can we use things in the ground to learn about the past?

Look at the picture below. It was taken at the same time from the same place everyday. Explain what is happening and why it looks like the sun is moving not only from east to west during the day, but also why it makes this bowling pin shape over the course of a year.

Pick an ecosystem and explain all of the cycles and webs that are involved in sustaining (keeping) the ecosystem running.

You own a restaurant, a dairy farm, and a lawn care business. You have to get rid of a lot of food scraps, manure, and yard trimmings. Besides throwing them away, explain what you could do with them and why.

You are an animal researcher. (See me for the type of animal and behavior to be studied) Your job is to design an experiment to see if the a behavior is inherited or learned. Create a hypothesis and design the experiment.

Please film or photograph all of this. You guys have earned this so enjoy it. Make it yours. Put your own personal touches on it. Work together, and have fun. Remember, it's a lot easier to remember stuff when you enjoy doing it!

Review Games Aplenty!!

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/games/foodchaingame.htm

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/38085.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/26427.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/37446.html

http://www.quia.com/rr/11553.html

http://www.quia.com/cm/16527.html

Animal Links

http://a-z-animals.com/

http://eol.org/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/adaptations

Animal Resources

http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/

http://kids.sandiegozoo.org/animals

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-for-kids/0164-ecosystems.php

http://www.seymoursimon.com/index.php/science_dictionary/

Links for today

Use these links to finish the work:

http://www.seymoursimon.com/index.php/science_dictionary/

http://www.weatherwizkids.com/weather-climate.htm

 http://www.weather.com/glossary/

 http://w1.weather.gov/glossary/

Project Checklist

Compare and contrast the Sun, Moon, and Earth.

Similarities and Differences ________

Describe the differences between planets, stars, and moons.

Tell the planets in order from closest to the sun to the furthest.

Describe the motion of the Moon, Earth, and Sun.

Earth and Moon ______

Sun and Earth ________

Filmed Demonstration and explanation. _________

Describe the difference rotation and revolution.

Revolution of Earth and Moon _______

Rotation of Earth _________

Tell what a day, year, season, and lunar month is and their causes.

Lunar Month __________

Day/Night _____________

Year _____________

Season ___________

Tell what causes the moon phases and what each phase is called and looks like.

Moon Phases Named and demonstrated __________

Describe what the moon does for the Earth.________

Explain how gravity affects the Sun, Earth, and moon._______

Explain why the Sun looks like it is moving.

Demonstration of why this happens ______________

Earth, Moon, and Sun Project

 http://starchild.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/StarChild/StarChild.html

http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/index.html#.Utge07yRN_I

http://prezi.com/vihev1nfxzwg/similarities-and-differences-between-the-sunearth-and-moon/

http://www.slideshare.net/ismcook/earth-sun-and-moon-interactions

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/9_10/earth_sun_moon_fs.shtml

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/solarsystem/index.shtml

http://www.space.com/62-earths-moon-phases-monthly-lunar-cycles-infographic.html


You should be using the above links to gather your information for your presentation. The second link is a public photo use. You may use whatever photos you like from it.

Earth, Sun, Moon

 http://www.kidsastronomy.com/dictionary.htm

 http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/space/definitions.html

http://www.kidsastronomy.com/

http://www.esa.int/esaKIDSen/

http://kids.discovery.com/tell-me/space

http://www.planetsforkids.org/

http://www.seymoursimon.com/index.php/science_dictionary/

For pictures you can use:
 http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/imagegallery/index.html#.Utge07yRN_I