The Skeletal System

Here is a fun game to help you remember the bones that make up the skeletal system. 

http://www.abcya.com/skeletal_system.htm

Let's Get Excited About Science!!!

In order for students to remain globally competitive, we need to expose them to STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics).  Their future careers will be in the STEM career.  To learn more about FIRST, please go to the website:
www.usfirst.org

Water Cycle

Here is another video and quiz to test your understanding of the water cycle.  Enjoy!

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/weather-and-climate/water-cycle.htm

Scientist of the Week

This week, we learned about Rachel Carson.  We read an assigned biography on http://www.biguniverse.com/ and took notes.  If you are interested in finding more information about Rachel Carson, go to http://www.rachelcarson.org/

Elapsed Time

Calculating elapsed time, or time that has passed, can sometimes be tricky.  Here are two interactive activities to practice finding elapsed time.  The links will direct you to the activity, so to read about elasped time, click on the tab "learner".  Have fun!

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ElapsedTime/

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ElapsedTimeTwo/

Temperature and Elevation

If you were not able to explain how the temperatures changed as your family traveled up Pikes Peak on the Cog Railway, listen to Bill Nye the Science Guy.  

Subtracting Customary Units of Measurement with Ungrouping

Click on the link below to view an example of subtracting gallons and quarts using ungrouping....not borrowing! 


http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=pm0Dzzk