Science

Our first unit will be on "Weather". We will look at the elements of weather, how to record and predict it, and look at some extreme weather. Here as a link to good website for information on weather: [|Weather Whiz Kids]

We will next cover the Scientific Method, a step by step process on how to solve scientific problems. Here is the booklet, the students will complete on this topic:

Our next unit is called "Classroom Chemistry". We will cover atomic structure, the Periodic Table, elements and compounds, and chemical versus physical changes in matter. Here is a good website that gives an overview of the unit: [|Chem4Kids]

Our third unit will be on "Electricity". We will look at the connection between magnetism and electricity, electrical circuits, how electricity is made, and home electrical safety. Here are some links to websites with information, games, and videos: [|NeoK12 Electricity] [|NeoK12 Magnetism]

Our fourth and final unit in Science is "Wetlands Ecosystems". It is about the types of wetlands, the organisms that have adapted to live there, and the benefits of wetlands for our planet. Here is a link to a website that is a good introduction to the unit. [|Wetlands Introduction]

Here is a website that does a good job of explaining what an ecosystem is: [|EcoKids]

Here is the Ducks Unlimited Website, where lesson plans and activities can be downloaded and used as review: [|Ducks Unlimited]

Do check out my You Tube Account for videos on some of the topics we will cover in this unit.

Here are some useful science websites with information, games, and activities for students and parents:

[|Black Gold]

[|Wonderville]

[|Eco Kids]