Science

This year in Science we will be learning about:

Electrical and Magnetic Forces

Transfer of Energy

Waves and Information

Using Engineering Design with Force and Motion Systems

Weather and Climate

Interactions within the Earth, Sun, and Moon Systems

The Solar System

kids astronomy

solar system/space

nine planets.org

NASA planets

enchanted learning - order of the planets (look at the pictures)

buzzle.com

order of the planets

Planetfacts.org

nasa planets

enchanted learning solar system

ask the astronomer

Info about the planets - this site has the number of moons for each planet (you have to go down the page to the chart)

PHASES OF THE MOON

PHASES OF THE MOON (go down the page)

Symbols for the Planets

Inner and Outer Planets

WATER

What we will be covering:

• Observe and explore properties of water in liquid, solid, and gaseous states.
• Observe the expansion and contraction of water as it warms and cools.
• Investigate factors that influence evaporation and condensation of water.
• Consider components of the water cycle.
• Observe and compare how water moves through different types of earth materials, including soil and gravel.
• Consider the water quality of local water sources.
• Investigate how water can be used to do work.
• Acquire vocabulary associated with water.
• Record observations in writing and pictures.
• Exercise language, social studies, and math skills in the context of science.
• Become aware of the importance of wat

MAGNETISM AND ELECTRICITY

What we will be covering:

• Observe the interaction of permanent magnets with a variety of common materials.
• Discover that magnets display forces of attraction and repulsion.
• Measure the change in force between two magnets as the distance between them changes.
• Identify materials that are conductors and insulators.
• Understand and construct simple open closed, parallel, and series circuits.
• Learn how to make an electromagnet.
• Experience the relationship between the number of turns of wire around an electromagnet core and the strength of the magnetism.
• Use their knowledge of electromagnets to make a telegraph.
• Acquire vocabulary associated with magnetism and electricity.
• Exercise language, math, and social studies skills in the context of magnetism and electricity investigations.
• Develop and refine the manipulative skills required for making investigations in magnetism and electricity.

Link to Foss Website

STUDYGUIDES

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