Earth Science
In 6th grade, you will learn all about the Earth. You will become geoscientists!! Throughout the year you will learn about what is on the Earth, in the Earth and above the Earth. Along with learning about the Earth, you will also learn how to investigate various aspects of the Earth like a scientist- starting with learning how to use the tools of a scientist. such as a three beam balance, the metric system of measurements, beakers, and other equipment used by scientists.
Get ready for an exciting journey!
Focus On Earth Science.
You will be using the McDougal-Littell Earth Science book this year. You can also access the book on-line. Click here for the link to the web site.
There are many interesting links at this site, so check it out and have fun exploring.
There are many interesting links at this site, so check it out and have fun exploring.
Try out this very cool web site from Teacherled.com. You will be using your metric skills in three different locations: a laboratory, a weather station, and a workshop. Of course, you won't REALLY be going there, but you will be using equipment found in these locations. You will need your skills in the metric system in order to use the various equipment found in each location. Click on this link to get started.
Plate Tectonics exploration
Use this link to find out more about plate tectonics and the types of plate boundaries. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/aso/tryit/tectonics/
International System of Units (SI)
The Electro Magnetic Spectrum Song
The video below will provide you with some more details on the Electro Magnetic Spectrum.
UNIFYING PRINCIPALS OF SCIENCE PRESENTATION
Click here TO GET TO THE GOOGLE DOCS POWERPOINT. FIND YOUR SLIDE, THEN ADD YOUR INFORMATION.
SPHERES OF THE EARTH
USE THIS LINK TO GO TO THE SPHERES OF THE EARTH PRESENTATION.
https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0ASRL3DKWLHnyZGQ4cnR6bTJfMjc4MjduNnY1ZzU
USE THIS LINK TO GO TO THE SPHERES OF THE EARTH PRESENTATION.
https://docs.google.com/present/edit?id=0ASRL3DKWLHnyZGQ4cnR6bTJfMjc4MjduNnY1ZzU
So, is this why it is better to use Metrics????
Energy Site
Click here for a link to an energy site for more details for your energy project.
Additional information is at this link.
Additional information is at this link.
BEGINNING OF THE SPACE RACE
It was on October 4, 1957 that the space race began with the launch of the Soviet satellite, Sputnik. Click here to find out about that eventful time.
1ST QUARTER SCIENCE JEOPARDY REVIEW GAME
CLICK HERE TO GO TO THE SCIENCE REVIEW JEOPARDY GAME. CHALLENGE YOUR PARENTS FOR EXTRA CREDIT. Click here for a new version of the review game.
2nd Quarter Science Benchmark Jeopardy Game
Click here to go to the Science Review Jeopardy Game. Challenge your parents or extra credit.
Click here to go to the Science Review Jeopardy Game. Challenge your parents or extra credit.
CLASSZONE ONLINE SCIENCE BOOK
1st Annual Geologist Consortium Presentation link period 2-3
Science Challenge iMovie: Students were presented with the challenge of balancing two forks on two toothpicks. Hmmm. How would you solve this challenge??????
Science. challenge from patricia judd on Vimeo.