2017 Events have been released! CLICK HERE for the coaches manual and rules for all the events for this year! There are some awesome new events!
Science Olympiad will begin in November and we will be meeting on Wednesday afternoons. Parents! We are looking for individual event mentors for this year- if you are interested in volunteering, please contact me. Check out the video below to learn how rewarding being a mentor can be.
Wed. 3/9 Activities
Animal Adaptations
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/biology/animal_adaptations/quiz521.html
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=animal-behavior-adaptations-quiz&q=1
Newton's Notions
http://quizlet.com/1431855/simple-machines-flash-cards/
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/262/SimpleMachinesQuiz.pdf
http://atlantis.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm
http://legacy.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html
http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/SimpleMachines/machines002.htm
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirtrep/simple/index.htm
Weather Permitting
http://quizlet.com/40668248/science-olympiad-weather-or-not-flash-cards/
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/262/Weather%20or%20Not%20Event%20Test.pptx
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Weather/Weather_Instruments/index.htm
Sky Quest
http://quizlet.com/48706784/science-olympiad-starry-starry-night-flash-cards/
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/262/StarryStarry%20Night_Practice%20Test.pptx
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/262/StarryNightTest.pdf
http://www.washington.sgusd.k12.ca.us/res_view_folder.aspx?id=66d32160-e2d6-4d1b-a18c-f2f9944960bf&userGroupId=449aa94c-9b86-48c3-a11a-36bf585c5f79&userGroupType=C
Wed. 3/2 Activities
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/WorldOfChange/hobet.php
Planet Protectors
http://classroom.synonym.com/human-activities-affect-ecosystem-9189.html
-read about harmful effects from humans to the environment
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/WorldOfChange/hobet.php
-read about the harmful actions on your rules list- find them on the right side of the webpage under "World of Change"
http://www.mindcontroversy.com/how-do-humans-affect-the-environment/
-more about how humans harm the environment
http://www.altenergy.org/
-energy sources
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nonrenewable_home-basics
-renewable and nonrenewable energy
http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm
-more about energy
http://www.ecofriendlykids.co.uk/naturalresourcesearth.html
-all about natural resources
http://www.tvakids.com/electricity/conservation.htm
-conserving energy
http://www.thewaterpage.com/water-conservation-kids.htm
-water conservation
http://www2.epa.gov/recycle
-reduce, reuse, recycle
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/reduce/
-click on the blue reduce, reuse, recycle links
Sky Quest:
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/planets.html
-read about planetoids on this page
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/asteroids-comets.html
- read about asteroids and comets
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/moons.html
-read about moons
http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations
-constellation information
http://www.windows2universe.org/our_solar_system/meteors/meteors.html
-meteors and stuff. Lots of great information on this website!
Landformers
Link to old test- don't print! Too many pages.
http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/landforms.htm
-intro to basic landforms
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Wed. 2/17 Activities
Super Sleuths
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/forensic-science-communications/fsc/july2004/research/2004_03_research02.htm
--scroll down to the part about cat and dog hair. Pay attention to the root shape.
STEM Design Challenge
http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ball-Machine-Paths-1/?ALLSTEPS
Fossil Frenzy: USE THE FOSSIL LIST!!
http://aurorafossilmuseum.org/post/20/educational-materials.html
- check out the fact sheets- you can print them!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/dinosaurs/fossils.htm
-animation about fossil formation, can examine a fossil also
http://www.fossilmuseum.net/FossilGalleries.htm
-many fossil galleries!
Data Crunchers:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/bar_graph.html
- practice reading bar graphs
http://www.ohaus.com/input/tutorials/tbb/tbbentry.swf
- do the tutorial AND practice weighing game for the triple beam balance
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classmetric.html
-do the lessons on metric measurement
Pump It Up:
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.stru.lp_circula/the-circulatory-system/
https://www.smm.org/heart/lungs/top.html
POWERPOINT
-carefully read through the powerpoint- this is stuff you need to know!
_________________________________________________________
Wed. 2/10 Activities
Newton's Notions
http://physics.about.com/od/simplemachines/f/HowLeverWorks.htm
-read about the 6 simple machines and how they work
Go to BrainPop and watch the video on simple machines
http://education.jlab.org/jsat/powerpoint/0708_simple_machines_8.ppt
-watch this powerpoint about simple machines
Backyard Biologist
-work on printing your pages for your binder. Try to get info on all items on the Official Specimen List, as well as info about soil, plants and insects.
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0014-properties-of-soil.php
-info about soil properties
http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/index.htm
-activities about plant life cycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPqnYYI2Uq8
-video about plant life cycle
http://www.amentsoc.org/insects/fact-files/life-cycles.html
-insect life cycle
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/bug/libraryarticle.asp?ItemID=109&SubjectID=119&categoryID=4
-good stuff to print about insect life cycles
http://www.insects.org/
-good source for printable stuff about the insects on your list
http://extension.illinois.edu/insects/08.html
-video/slideshow about insects
http://www.cmete.com/index.php?tg=articles&idx=Print&topics=101&article=68
-insects and the diseases they transmit
______________________________________________
Wed .2/3 Activities
Planet Protectors
http://www.altenergy.org/
-energy sources
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nonrenewable_home-basics
-renewable and nonrenewable energy
http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm
-more about energy
http://www.ecofriendlykids.co.uk/naturalresourcesearth.html
-all about natural resources
http://www.tvakids.com/electricity/conservation.htm
-conserving energy
http://www.thewaterpage.com/water-conservation-kids.htm
-water conservation
http://www2.epa.gov/recycle
-reduce, reuse, recycle
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/reduce/
-click on the blue reduce, reuse, recycle links
Sky Quest:
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/planets.html
-read about planetoids on this page
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/asteroids-comets.html
- read about asteroids and comets
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/moons.html
-read about moons
http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations
-constellation information
http://www.windows2universe.org/our_solar_system/meteors/meteors.html
-meteors and stuff. Lots of great information on this website!
Landformers
Link to old test- don't print! Too many pages.
http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/landforms.htm
-intro to basic landforms
_______________________________________________________
Wed. 1/27 activities
Fossil Frenzy: USE THE FOSSIL LIST!!
http://aurorafossilmuseum.org/post/20/educational-materials.html
- check out the fact sheets- you can print them!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/dinosaurs/fossils.htm
-animation about fossil formation, can examine a fossil also
http://www.fossilmuseum.net/FossilGalleries.htm
-many fossil galleries!
Data Crunchers:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/bar_graph.html
- practice reading bar graphs
http://www.ohaus.com/input/tutorials/tbb/tbbentry.swf
- do the tutorial AND practice weighing game for the triple beam balance
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classmetric.html
-do the lessons on metric measurement
Pump It Up:
POWERPOINT
-carefully read through the powerpoint- this is stuff you need to know!
Super Sleuths:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/SuperSleuths.php
-watch the videos at the bottom of the page, then focus on the fibers and hairs links
Weather Permitting:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/WeatherPermitting.php
-check out the sample event links and any of the links at the bottom
-watch the videos at the bottom
Make a cloud wheel to take home
__________________________________________________________
Wed. 1/13 Activities:
All Charged Up:
http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/guide.html
- go through all 5 sections at the bottom and TAKE THE QUIZZES!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/changing_circuits.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/circuits_conductors.shtml
Backyard Biologist:
-work on putting together your binder. Print information about any specimens on the list that are NOT in the field guide. Mark pages in the field guide. Print information about the highlighted items on the rules sheet. Put info into the binder, organized how you'd like it.
First In Flight:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/FirstinFlight.php
-check out the videos of planes in action, and the links (in red) for videos and templates of different planes and how to fold them.
3, 2, 1 Blastoff!
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/321BlastOff.php
- check out the pictures and videos of rockets being launched/constructed
Wed. 3/25 Activities:
Sky Quest:
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/planets.html
-read about planetoids on this page
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/asteroids-comets.html
- read about asteroids and comets
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/moons.html
-read about moons
http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations
-constellation information
http://www.windows2universe.org/our_solar_system/meteors/meteors.html
-meteors and stuff. Lots of great information on this website!
Planet Protectors
http://www.altenergy.org/
-energy sources
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nonrenewable_home-basics
-renewable and nonrenewable energy
http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm
-more about energy
http://www.ecofriendlykids.co.uk/naturalresourcesearth.html
-all about natural resources
http://www.tvakids.com/electricity/conservation.htm
-conserving energy
http://www.thewaterpage.com/water-conservation-kids.htm
-water conservation
http://www2.epa.gov/recycle
-reduce, reuse, recycle
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/reduce/
-click on the blue reduce, reuse, recycle links
What's the Matter
http://jmsalsich.edublogs.org/2011/03/22/density-and-buoyancy/
http://www.visionlearning.com/en/library/General-Science/3/Density/37
-density
Study this diagram!---------------------------------------------------------------->
http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/elements.html
-mixtures, compounds and elements
Check out the slides under the density bottle about mixtures, compounds and elements.
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Wed. 3/18 Activities:
Chew the Fat:
Focus on Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Sodium
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vitamins_minerals.html
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/vitamins/
http://healthy-kids.com.au/food-nutrition/nutrients-in-food/vitamins-minerals/
Then look at food groups and calories
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/
Data Crunchers:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/DataCrunchers.php
Use any of the links on this page that are for measurement practice
Rock Star:
http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/rockcycle.htm
-read about the rock cycle
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/geological_home
-explore geologic maps
Weather Permitting:
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm
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Ecology Expert:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/
http://www.neok12.com/Ecosystems.htm
Wed. 3/4 Activities:
What's the Matter:
Go to Brainpop.com, login and search for atoms. Watch the videos titled "Atoms" and "Atomic Model"
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter-basics
- watch the animation called States of Matter: Basics ------>>
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/atom_intro.html
-read about atoms, click on "next page on atoms" to keep reading
Wed. 2/11 Activities:
Chew the Fat:
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/digestive_system.html.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/DSmovie.html
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/teeth.html
Data Crunchers:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/DataCrunchers.php
-check out Math Goodies- bar graph practice, Cool Carney measurement games
http://www.ohaus.com/input/tutorials/tbb/tbbentry.swf
First in Flight:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/FirstinFlight.php
-watch the videos at the bottom of the page and check out the links for the 10 airplanes and how to fold them
Rock Star:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/RockStar.php
Weather Permitting:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/WeatherPermitting.php
Animal Adaptations
http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/biology/animal_adaptations/quiz521.html
http://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/quizshow.php?title=animal-behavior-adaptations-quiz&q=1
Newton's Notions
http://quizlet.com/1431855/simple-machines-flash-cards/
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/262/SimpleMachinesQuiz.pdf
http://atlantis.coe.uh.edu/archive/science/science_lessons/scienceles1/finalhome.htm
http://legacy.mos.org/sln/Leonardo/InventorsToolbox.html
http://www.mikids.com/Smachines.htm
http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/WebLessons/SimpleMachines/machines002.htm
http://teacher.scholastic.com/dirtrep/simple/index.htm
Weather Permitting
http://quizlet.com/40668248/science-olympiad-weather-or-not-flash-cards/
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/262/Weather%20or%20Not%20Event%20Test.pptx
http://cybersleuth-kids.com/sleuth/Weather/Weather_Instruments/index.htm
Sky Quest
http://quizlet.com/48706784/science-olympiad-starry-starry-night-flash-cards/
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/262/StarryStarry%20Night_Practice%20Test.pptx
http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/cms/lib3/GA01000373/Centricity/Domain/262/StarryNightTest.pdf
http://www.washington.sgusd.k12.ca.us/res_view_folder.aspx?id=66d32160-e2d6-4d1b-a18c-f2f9944960bf&userGroupId=449aa94c-9b86-48c3-a11a-36bf585c5f79&userGroupType=C
Wed. 3/2 Activities
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/WorldOfChange/hobet.php
Planet Protectors
http://classroom.synonym.com/human-activities-affect-ecosystem-9189.html
-read about harmful effects from humans to the environment
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Features/WorldOfChange/hobet.php
-read about the harmful actions on your rules list- find them on the right side of the webpage under "World of Change"
http://www.mindcontroversy.com/how-do-humans-affect-the-environment/
-more about how humans harm the environment
http://www.altenergy.org/
-energy sources
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nonrenewable_home-basics
-renewable and nonrenewable energy
http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm
-more about energy
http://www.ecofriendlykids.co.uk/naturalresourcesearth.html
-all about natural resources
http://www.tvakids.com/electricity/conservation.htm
-conserving energy
http://www.thewaterpage.com/water-conservation-kids.htm
-water conservation
http://www2.epa.gov/recycle
-reduce, reuse, recycle
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/reduce/
-click on the blue reduce, reuse, recycle links
Sky Quest:
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/planets.html
-read about planetoids on this page
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/asteroids-comets.html
- read about asteroids and comets
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/moons.html
-read about moons
http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations
-constellation information
http://www.windows2universe.org/our_solar_system/meteors/meteors.html
-meteors and stuff. Lots of great information on this website!
Landformers
Link to old test- don't print! Too many pages.
http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/landforms.htm
-intro to basic landforms
_____________________________________________
Wed. 2/17 Activities
Super Sleuths
https://www.fbi.gov/about-us/lab/forensic-science-communications/fsc/july2004/research/2004_03_research02.htm
--scroll down to the part about cat and dog hair. Pay attention to the root shape.
STEM Design Challenge
http://www.instructables.com/id/Knex-Ball-Machine-Paths-1/?ALLSTEPS
Fossil Frenzy: USE THE FOSSIL LIST!!
http://aurorafossilmuseum.org/post/20/educational-materials.html
- check out the fact sheets- you can print them!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/dinosaurs/fossils.htm
-animation about fossil formation, can examine a fossil also
http://www.fossilmuseum.net/FossilGalleries.htm
-many fossil galleries!
Data Crunchers:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/bar_graph.html
- practice reading bar graphs
http://www.ohaus.com/input/tutorials/tbb/tbbentry.swf
- do the tutorial AND practice weighing game for the triple beam balance
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classmetric.html
-do the lessons on metric measurement
Pump It Up:
http://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/tdc02.sci.life.stru.lp_circula/the-circulatory-system/
https://www.smm.org/heart/lungs/top.html
POWERPOINT
-carefully read through the powerpoint- this is stuff you need to know!
_________________________________________________________
Wed. 2/10 Activities
Newton's Notions
http://physics.about.com/od/simplemachines/f/HowLeverWorks.htm
-read about the 6 simple machines and how they work
Go to BrainPop and watch the video on simple machines
http://education.jlab.org/jsat/powerpoint/0708_simple_machines_8.ppt
-watch this powerpoint about simple machines
Backyard Biologist
-work on printing your pages for your binder. Try to get info on all items on the Official Specimen List, as well as info about soil, plants and insects.
http://www.kidsgeo.com/geology-for-kids/0014-properties-of-soil.php
-info about soil properties
http://www2.bgfl.org/bgfl2/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/science/plants_pt2/index.htm
-activities about plant life cycle
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPqnYYI2Uq8
-video about plant life cycle
http://www.amentsoc.org/insects/fact-files/life-cycles.html
-insect life cycle
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/explorations/bug/libraryarticle.asp?ItemID=109&SubjectID=119&categoryID=4
-good stuff to print about insect life cycles
http://www.insects.org/
-good source for printable stuff about the insects on your list
http://extension.illinois.edu/insects/08.html
-video/slideshow about insects
http://www.cmete.com/index.php?tg=articles&idx=Print&topics=101&article=68
-insects and the diseases they transmit
______________________________________________
Wed .2/3 Activities
Planet Protectors
http://www.altenergy.org/
-energy sources
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nonrenewable_home-basics
-renewable and nonrenewable energy
http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm
-more about energy
http://www.ecofriendlykids.co.uk/naturalresourcesearth.html
-all about natural resources
http://www.tvakids.com/electricity/conservation.htm
-conserving energy
http://www.thewaterpage.com/water-conservation-kids.htm
-water conservation
http://www2.epa.gov/recycle
-reduce, reuse, recycle
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/reduce/
-click on the blue reduce, reuse, recycle links
Sky Quest:
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/planets.html
-read about planetoids on this page
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/asteroids-comets.html
- read about asteroids and comets
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/moons.html
-read about moons
http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations
-constellation information
http://www.windows2universe.org/our_solar_system/meteors/meteors.html
-meteors and stuff. Lots of great information on this website!
Landformers
Link to old test- don't print! Too many pages.
http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/landforms.htm
-intro to basic landforms
_______________________________________________________
Wed. 1/27 activities
Fossil Frenzy: USE THE FOSSIL LIST!!
http://aurorafossilmuseum.org/post/20/educational-materials.html
- check out the fact sheets- you can print them!
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/scienceforkids/dinosaurs/fossils.htm
-animation about fossil formation, can examine a fossil also
http://www.fossilmuseum.net/FossilGalleries.htm
-many fossil galleries!
Data Crunchers:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/graphs/bar_graph.html
- practice reading bar graphs
http://www.ohaus.com/input/tutorials/tbb/tbbentry.swf
- do the tutorial AND practice weighing game for the triple beam balance
http://sciencespot.net/Pages/classmetric.html
-do the lessons on metric measurement
Pump It Up:
POWERPOINT
-carefully read through the powerpoint- this is stuff you need to know!
Super Sleuths:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/SuperSleuths.php
-watch the videos at the bottom of the page, then focus on the fibers and hairs links
Weather Permitting:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/WeatherPermitting.php
-check out the sample event links and any of the links at the bottom
-watch the videos at the bottom
Make a cloud wheel to take home
__________________________________________________________
Wed. 1/13 Activities:
All Charged Up:
http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/guide.html
- go through all 5 sections at the bottom and TAKE THE QUIZZES!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/changing_circuits.shtml
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/circuits_conductors.shtml
Backyard Biologist:
-work on putting together your binder. Print information about any specimens on the list that are NOT in the field guide. Mark pages in the field guide. Print information about the highlighted items on the rules sheet. Put info into the binder, organized how you'd like it.
First In Flight:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/FirstinFlight.php
-check out the videos of planes in action, and the links (in red) for videos and templates of different planes and how to fold them.
3, 2, 1 Blastoff!
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/321BlastOff.php
- check out the pictures and videos of rockets being launched/constructed
Wed. 3/25 Activities:
Sky Quest:
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/planets.html
-read about planetoids on this page
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/asteroids-comets.html
- read about asteroids and comets
http://www.seasky.org/celestial-objects/moons.html
-read about moons
http://stardate.org/nightsky/constellations
-constellation information
http://www.windows2universe.org/our_solar_system/meteors/meteors.html
-meteors and stuff. Lots of great information on this website!
Planet Protectors
http://www.altenergy.org/
-energy sources
http://www.eia.gov/kids/energy.cfm?page=nonrenewable_home-basics
-renewable and nonrenewable energy
http://www.eia.gov/kids/index.cfm
-more about energy
http://www.ecofriendlykids.co.uk/naturalresourcesearth.html
-all about natural resources
http://www.tvakids.com/electricity/conservation.htm
-conserving energy
http://www.thewaterpage.com/water-conservation-kids.htm
-water conservation
http://www2.epa.gov/recycle
-reduce, reuse, recycle
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/explore/reduce/
-click on the blue reduce, reuse, recycle links
What's the Matter
http://jmsalsich.edublogs.org/2011/03/22/density-and-buoyancy/
http://www.visionlearning.com/en/library/General-Science/3/Density/37
-density
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http://www.chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/atoms/elements.html
-mixtures, compounds and elements
Check out the slides under the density bottle about mixtures, compounds and elements.
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Wed. 3/18 Activities:
Chew the Fat:
Focus on Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, K
Minerals: Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Sodium
http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/vitamins_minerals.html
http://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/everyone/basics/vitamins/
http://healthy-kids.com.au/food-nutrition/nutrients-in-food/vitamins-minerals/
Then look at food groups and calories
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/
Data Crunchers:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/DataCrunchers.php
Use any of the links on this page that are for measurement practice
Rock Star:
http://www.edu.pe.ca/southernkings/rockcycle.htm
-read about the rock cycle
http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/lr/geological_home
-explore geologic maps
Weather Permitting:
http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/climate.htm
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Ecology Expert:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/
http://www.neok12.com/Ecosystems.htm
Wed. 3/4 Activities:
What's the Matter:
Go to Brainpop.com, login and search for atoms. Watch the videos titled "Atoms" and "Atomic Model"
http://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/states-of-matter-basics
- watch the animation called States of Matter: Basics ------>>
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/atom_intro.html
-read about atoms, click on "next page on atoms" to keep reading
Wed. 2/11 Activities:
Chew the Fat:
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/digestive_system.html.
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/DSmovie.html
http://kidshealth.org/kid/htbw/teeth.html
Data Crunchers:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/DataCrunchers.php
-check out Math Goodies- bar graph practice, Cool Carney measurement games
http://www.ohaus.com/input/tutorials/tbb/tbbentry.swf
First in Flight:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/FirstinFlight.php
-watch the videos at the bottom of the page and check out the links for the 10 airplanes and how to fold them
Rock Star:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/RockStar.php
Weather Permitting:
http://www.sciencenc.com/event-help/WeatherPermitting.php