Science syllabus. Click here for the class syllabus.
Why does pop corn pop???
Kahoot game on Quantitative and Qualitative data.
Remember that quantitative data refers to measurements and numbers. Qualitative data refers to information obtained by using your 5 senses.
This teenaged girl is preparing to be one of the first astronauts to Mars. Follow her story.
This animated map shows every single earthquake in the last 15 years.
Independent and dependent variables. Click this link to learn more about dependent and independent variables.
From Pangaea to Pangaea Ultima
The ever changing Earth
Learning about the 4 spheres of the Earth.
In Earth Science, we will be learning about how the flow of energy moves through the Earth, causing changes on the Earth and in living things. By studying the 4 spheres of the Earth, we are able to track this flow of energy and better understand the changes that happen as a result of these interactions. The video below will help us begin to see how these 4 spheres interact.
In Earth Science, we will be learning about how the flow of energy moves through the Earth, causing changes on the Earth and in living things. By studying the 4 spheres of the Earth, we are able to track this flow of energy and better understand the changes that happen as a result of these interactions. The video below will help us begin to see how these 4 spheres interact.
In Science class, we are learning how to use the tools of science. Yesterday, we learned how to use graduated cylinders to find the volume of water. Today, we used triple beam balances to find the mass of objects. Tomorrow, we will use both tools to find the density of objects. Science rocks!
The August 21, 2017 Eclipse as seen by NASA
Take the Slip Slide Collide Challenge. Use what you have learned about the Earth, volcanoes, and earthquakes to see if you can win the challenge. Click here to begin.
The eruption of Mt. Etna as seen and recorded from the International Space Station.
Sarychev Volcano Eruption from the International Space Station. Amazing video.
Looking for some extra credit in Science? Use this link for the Drought Monitor site to show your parents the result of all the rain we have been receiving. Then have your parents go back and look at historical data, or compare drought conditions across the country. Ask your parents to write a note explaining what you have shared with them. Bring it in for extra credit.
Colima Volcano erupts Click here for video
The power of Nature!! Lava flows from Hawaiian volcanoes into the Pacific Ocean.
States of Matter Simulator
There are actually 4 states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. However, this simulator will allow you to explore the 3 most common phases of matter we experience on a daily basis. As you use the simulator, notice how heat, cold, and pressure affect the matter being used. As you come up with questions regarding what you are seeing, record them in your Science notebook for further exploration.
There are actually 4 states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. However, this simulator will allow you to explore the 3 most common phases of matter we experience on a daily basis. As you use the simulator, notice how heat, cold, and pressure affect the matter being used. As you come up with questions regarding what you are seeing, record them in your Science notebook for further exploration.
Exploring density
Weather Channel and air pressure
Project Blue Beam NASA Hologram of a whale.
Check out these amazing student geoscientists as they collect quantitative and qualitative data while observing seashells.
Here is a cheer to help you remember the difference between quantitative and qualitative data. We will be using both types of data in our science class. It is important to know the difference between the two. Get ready to cheer!!
Virtual tour of the Moon Today, you will be taking a virtual tour of the Moon and some of the landing sites from some of the Apollo missions.
Next, you will be exploring some of the careers in NASA that involve space flight and space exploration, including the colonizing of the Moon. Use this link to get started.
Use this link to create a thunderstorm. What conditions are needed in the upper atmosphere and in the lower atmosphere for a thunderstorm? What about humidity? Why?
Explore energy and how it changes form with this Phet simulation.
The 4 Spheres of the Earth. Today, you will be learning about the 4 spheres of the Earth. Let's look at the first two. Click here.
Now, let's learn about the next two. Click here.
Now, let's learn about the next two. Click here.
Differentiated Earth. Our Earth today has several layers. The more dense elements are found in the center of the Earth, the less dense materials are found in the layers above the Inner Core, the least dense being found on the surface. Watch this video first, then watch this one for more details.
Start here with this link. Use the science wizard to narrow down your topic.
Parent and student verification of reading the Science Lab Safety contract.
Earth Science is the study of phenomenon below, on, and above the Earth. You will be learning about the Earth's systems and how the interaction between systems drives our ever-changing Earth.
Gravity and Orbit Game. Use this link to play the Gravity
Rocket Launch game.
Rocket Launch game.
Video for learning about quantitative and qualitative data.
Making Observations.
Use this link to open the page for making observations. make a copy of the page. Study the cartoon. Use the text box below to explain what you think happened in the picture. base your answers on evidence. Cite your evidence in your response. Share your worksheet with me when you are finished.
Now click on this link for the worksheet. Make a copy of this worksheet. Go back and review what you wrote. Now indicate if the items for A-K are Observation (O) or Inference (I). Share your worksheet with me when you are finished.
Use this link to open the page for making observations. make a copy of the page. Study the cartoon. Use the text box below to explain what you think happened in the picture. base your answers on evidence. Cite your evidence in your response. Share your worksheet with me when you are finished.
Now click on this link for the worksheet. Make a copy of this worksheet. Go back and review what you wrote. Now indicate if the items for A-K are Observation (O) or Inference (I). Share your worksheet with me when you are finished.
Observations and Inferences: Quantitative and Qualitative Data. Powtoon.
Observations and Inferences. How to use observations to make inferences.
How Observant Are You??? Watch the video and see if you can count how many times the white team passes the rubber band ball.
Observations and Inferences. How to use observations to make inferences.
How Observant Are You??? Watch the video and see if you can count how many times the white team passes the rubber band ball.
Dogs and Turnips: A Science Process activity.
Click on the link for the hypothesis page. Make a copy of the document. Add your name to the title. Work with your group to complete the actitivty. Everyone complete a page. Share it with me.
Click on the link for the hypothesis page. Make a copy of the document. Add your name to the title. Work with your group to complete the actitivty. Everyone complete a page. Share it with me.