The Wonderful World of Science!
August 21-25...We Are SMS! Go Bears!
The nature of science with The Amoeba Sisters
1. Watch The Nature of Science Video.
2. Complete the attached worksheet. Watch the video again with Closed Captions on to help with answers.
3. Turn in your completed paper.
Explore the nature of science with The Amoeba Sisters. This video discusses why there is not just one universal scientific method as well as the importance of credible sources when researching. Vocab in experimental design including "control group," "constants," "independent variable," and "dependent variable" are discussed. Video additionally shows how to place variables on a hypothetical graph.
noreplyscan@shelbycs.org_20210816_140538.pdf
SolarOvenProject.pdf
Solar Cooker Projects Due September 17!
http://superimpulse.com/our-brands/wiz-z-zer/
Name ___________________________ Period _____ Bill Nye, the Science Guy! ENERGY 1. When we do something we are using _________________. 2. Energy can be ____________ from one form to another. 3. When energy is stored, we call it ________________________ energy. 4. When energy is moving, we call it _________________________ energy. 5. When we do something we are using ____________. 6. Lifting the tank of water gave it ________________________ energy. This energy was converted into __________________________ energy when the water flowed down the tube. The water was used to power a generator, creating _______________________ energy. 7. Baking soda plus vinegar gives us a chemical ___________________. 8. The cork popped off the bottle because ______________________ energy was changed to _________________________ energy. 9. In the bowling ball demonstration, we pull the bowling ball back and give it ____________________________ energy. 10. When we release the bowling ball we give it _____________ energy. 11. Three substances that can make electricity are: 1) ______________________________________________________________ 2) ______________________________________________________________ 3) ______________________________________________________________ 12. A laser converts _____________________ energy into _______________________ energy by making ______molecules vibrate. 13. Fossil fuels are something that we pump or ______up. 14. The energy we get from foods which began as __________energy from the sun. 15. Only about ________% of your body’s chemical energy is used to move around. The rest is turned to ________. 16. Whenever energy is converted from one form to another a little bit of it ends up as __________. Thought Question for AFTER the movie: 18. Why didn’t the bowling ball pendulum hit Bill Nye in the face? ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ 19. Two interesting things you learned today: ______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________
Give me That Carbon! Use the link to the left!
Film Into the Deep. Please note this version is not in English, but has some fascinating footage!
Can you solve the river crossing riddle?
August 10! What Is Science, Anyway? Check out the link to the left. Watch Untamed Science Part 1 & 2 for you answer!
Science Books! Activity 1 "Pictures WS"
Today's Activity: Outside to Observe Cicadas on the trees!
Animal Planet Resource
Endangered/Threatened Animal Projects: Due Monday! 12-15 Google Slides, Research Paper.
Also: Students must design a habitat for their animal. They will do this in class next week.
Extra Extra: Wacky Science with a Partner (Optional, but FUN!)
Research Paper Requirements
Paragraph 1: Introduction
What is your animal?
Interesting Facts
Threat Level (from Arkive)
Paragraph 2: Must Include: Common Name, Scientific Name,
Location (Specific Continents And/Or Countries,
Habitat (Biomes, Living Conditions), Number of
Species Remaining, What They Eat, Any Predators,
Number of Offspring Produced
Paragraph 3: Describe Characteristics And Adaptations
Paragraph 4: Explain Why the Animal is Enangered
What is Being Done to Help Your Animal?
What Can We Do To Help?
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
Bring It All Together
Why Is This So Important?
ARKIVE The source for Your Animal's Threat Level!
Endangered Animal Research Project. To be Completed in Class.
BrainPop: Sally Ride
https://www.brainpop.com/science/famousscientists/sallyride/
https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/womenshistory/sallyride/activity/resources.php?type=video
User Name: shelbyvillems
Password: brainpop
Explore Sally Ride Brain Pop.
Take the Quiz!
View the Primary Source interview.
Try Sortify!
Also for your learning enjoyment:
Build an Atom
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/build-an-atom/latest/build-an-atom_en.html
March 13-17
Review Vocabulary, Quizlet Set Introduction to Matter: https://quizlet.com/191780551/introduction-to-matter-flash-cards/
States of Matter. Read pages 88-91.
Investigate: Sates of Matter Basic Phet Sims
https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/states-of-matter-basics/latest/states-of-matter-basics_en.html
Check Out This Amazing Video.
How many examples of Energy Transformations can you find??
ISTEP Testing This Week! This is Round One! Get enough: Sleep, Breakfast, and Exercise. Relax, You've got this!
What Is Energy?
EXTRA CREDIT!! EXTRA CREDIT!!
Bring in before February 24!
In even a simple action, energy is often transformed from one type into another (and
back again). Follow the steps in the procedure. Then use a separate sheet of paper to
answer the questions that follow it.
The Come-Back Can
Materials
coffee can with plastic lid...any cylinder with a plastic lid will work.
rubber band...thin, thick, double, triple...try different combinations!
metal nuts...any small weight will do...fishing sinkers, washers, small bag of rocks, etc.
2 nails....or 2 paperclips, or toothpicks, etc.
string...twine, yarn, dental floss, fishing line, etc.
Procedure
1. Use a nail to punch a hole in the center of the bottom of the can and
another in the center of the lid. File down the rough edges.
2. Use string to tie several nuts to the middle of the rubber band.
3. Slip one end of the rubber band through the hole in the bottom of
the can. Slide a nail through the rubber band to secure the rubber
band to the can. Repeat this process with the lid. Put the lid on the
can. The rubber band should just reach both ends of the can without
being stretched too tightly.
4. Gently roll the can on a hard, level floor. Once the can reaches the
end of its path, it will begin to roll back to you.
Analyze and Conclude
1. When you roll the can along the floor, the rubber band twists. What
kind of energy is in the twisted rubber band?
2. Why does the can stop before it begins to roll back to you?
3. What do you think happens to the rubber band as the can rolls back
to you?
4. What kind of energy does the can gain as it rolls back to you?
5. What kind of energy are you adding to the can and rubber band
when you first push the can?
6. If you were to push the can harder, what effect would this have on
the energy in the rubber band?
Links to complete Moon Phases web quest:
September 2013 Moon Phases: https://www.calendar-12.com/moon_calendar/2013/september
Phaser Quiz: https://www.quia.com/quiz/688297.html
Web Quest: https://www.quia.com/quiz/688297.html (some of the links are not active).
Task Six: Use page 204 in the text book.
Also: Start Vocabulary Flip Book for Energy: https://quizlet.com/187253946/energy-flash-cards/
Explore: Solar System Scope http://www.solarsystemscope.com/
Solar System Creator http://www.scigames.org/game.php?id=2.
Solar System Visualizer https://janus.astro.umd.edu/SolarSystems/
SMS Balloon Launch! We are sprouting beans from the Balloon Launch. Students, check out their progress in class.
Lab!! Operation Pongsat Follow Our Balloon: http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0s7LBZi1YRhW1Qul90puzlHEZphqxVlHh
We sent seeds, beans, marshmallows, and Gummi Bears over 20 Miles into the atmosphere!
Thursday: We recover our payload!
https://quizlet.com/155327395/ecosystem-i-flash-cards/
Review: Try My Kahoot:
https://play.kahoot.it/#/?quizId=4f4a37f5-cad0-466b-b7db-b6d76c5107a0
Check out this look at life up high.....
Insect Collection-Build A Terrarium Guidelines
DUE DATE: October 3
Every Student will complete an insect collection or terrarium for Science Class. Students may complete both and receive extra credit.
Requirements for insect collection include:
10 different species of insects
Insects correctly identified with BOTH common and scientific names.
Insects will be mounted, preserved, and in good condition.
Use a cardboard box lid to display your collection
No honey bees or spiders allowed.
Requirements for Build A Terrarium include:
No Glass terrariums!
Clear plastic containers work great!
Design your terrarium and have me approve it before building it.
Terrarium will be sealed shut and must be a self-sustaining ecosystem.
Use plants or seeds you can get easily.
How to Build A Terraium: http://climatekids.nasa.gov/mini-garden/
Research:
I will provide opportunities in class to research these projects. Links will be posted on my SMS website.
Good Luck and Have Fun!
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Quizlet
Thursday: Vocabulary Quiz over these terms: infer, skepticism, bias, science, classify, hypothesis, making models, observe, predicting, variables
This Week in Ashbrook 6 Science: Chapter 1 Skills of Science
Next Week: Solar Cookers...Students build their own Solar Cooker. Cookers due after September 19. Build your prototype this weekend and test it out! Do not bring cookers in early!
September Highlights: Visit the Outdoor Lab, 10 Insect Collection or Build a Terrarium...Or Both!
BEARS Ride! Saturday, September 17. Join us for this fun-filled fund raiser for SMS. www.bearsride.org
Science Week November 4-Nov 8
-Check Google Classroom Daily for Updates!!
Populations Chapter 8 Read pages 280-282
Wacky Science Begins This Friday! Sign up one week ahead. Students must practice at home (take a picture on your iPad), Make a materials list, Step By Step Procedures, and Explain The Science Behind your Wacky Science. Presenting Continues Throughout November Every Thursday and Friday. Tuesday and Wednesday before Thanksgiving Break.
Introduction to Inductive and Deductive Reasoning-See You Tube Video Below
The Engineering Design Process: Students will complete their blueprint during class.
iNaturalist...Make sure you have gotten your extra credit.
Quizlet Set: The Moon; https://quizlet.com/_31w23q
PhetSims: Energy Transfromations: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/energy-forms-and-changes/latest/energy-forms-and-changes_en.html