Sunday, May 31, 2015

Finished your test?

Review the concepts we have studied this year through these quizzes and games!

Balancing Chemical Equations - Correctly answer 8 out of 10, raise your hand to show your score and earn a ganas!

Educanon - Bill Nye on Chemical Reactions

Get lost in the human body systems with this game!

Explore on your own at Wonderville!


Sunday, May 17, 2015

Element Research


Step 1: Choose one element with an atomic number between 1 and 18 that you would like to research. You can access the periodic table here.
 
Step 2: Use the websites to complete the information for your element. You may need to navigate more than one website to find complete information. All parts of your paper should be completed.

Chem4kids
WebElements
ChemiCool
ChemEd
Science for Kids

Step 3: Using the research you conducted about the element, create a one page paper advertisement to communicate the importance of your element above all other elements on the periodic table. See your paper for specific instructions and the criteria for success.

When you have finished your advertisement, raise your hand for Ms. Baum to check your work!

Early Finishers:
BrainPop (Username: sbspecial / Password: brainpop)

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Simple Machines

 
KEY IDEA: Simple machines make work easier for us by allowing us to push or pull over increased distances

Part 1: Explore the 6 types of simple machines here . Once you have "uncovered" the simple machine, write the name of the simple machine and draw a picture.

Part 2: EdHeads Simple Machines

Click the “Start” button to start. Select an activity (room) and follow the directions for each area to find the simple machines and answer the related questions. When you are finished with each section, write your score in the chart below. Put on some headphones before you begin!

Part 3: Simple Machines Glossary

Use the website here to complete the chart on simple machines. Complete the table below by adding the definition, a picture, and an example of each of the simple machines listed below.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Homeostasis Extension

Can you help the person to maintain homeostasis?

Read the directions to help save a life. Good luck! Click here

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Reproductive System

Step 1: Watch the brainpop video on Reproductive Systems here

Username: sbspecial
Password: brainpop

Step 2: Answer the questions on the first page of your paper

Step 3: Watch the video on Educanon titled "Reproductive System"

Step 4: Continue working using the directions on your paper.

Thursday, February 12, 2015

Cell Theory Timeline

Use the website below as a reference in creating your Cell Theory timeline.


**Do not copy directly from the website. You should summarize the contributions of each scientist into your own words.**

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Cell Organelle

KWBAT identify the structure and describe the function of cell organelles.
 
 
Station 1: Review the cell organelles by playing a game that reviews the function of cell organelles.
 
When you get to the screen like the one below, you may choose any of the missions. The missions get increasingly harder as you go. Good luck.
 
 
 
When you are ready to begin, click here!
 
Station 2: Complete the Glencoe virtual lab on cells here. IMPORTANT: You must read the directions on the left side panel in order to understand the objective of the lab!
 
If you finish before it is time to rotate, answer the questions on your paper.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


Friday, January 30, 2015

Welcome to Unit 7: Cells!

Step 1: Scan your Unit 6 test in the back to get your overall score.
 
Step 2: Check your answers on Exittix.com and record your score for EACH objective on your test. You will be completing this part of your test...
 
 
Step 3: Transfer your scores into your green science tracker. Then, raise your hand for me to pick up your completed and tracked test.
 
Step 4: You are ready to begin Unit 7: Cells! I'm super pumped about this unit and think you are going to have a blast discovering what the world is actually made of. Begin your journey by answering the "Jumpstart" on your paper..
 
 
 
Step 5: Look at an introduction of cells by watching the CELLS INTRO video on Educanon.
 
Step 6: Now, let's dig in to the information about cells. Watch the CELLS BRAINPOP video here. The USERNAME is sbspecial. The PASSWORD is brainpop.
 
Step 7: Complete the cells questions on your paper. If you need to go back to any part of the video to answer the questions, please do.

Monday, January 26, 2015

Unit 6 Review

Unit 6 Review
 
Station 1: Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction on paper

Station 2: Memory game in partners. All the materials are on your table!

Station 3: Complete the Genetics review game here!

Station 4: Punnett Square Practice on paper.

Station 5: Genes video on Educanon

Station 6: Test prep questions on paper

Sunday, January 25, 2015

Natural Selection and Adaptations Review Day

Station 1: Quizlet Vocabulary

Round 1: Adaptations!
1. Review all of the vocabulary words by flipping through each of the flashcards here. When you're done, come back to this page!

2. Next, quiz yourself over the vocabulary terms by playing Scatter here

3. Finally, test yourself here.

Round 2: Natural Selection vs. Selective breeding

1. Decide whether the following are examples of Natural Selection or Selective breeding. Type the correct word in the blank here. Go for 8 out of 10 correct!

Round 3: Genetics Vocabulary

1. Match the terms with the correct picture and definition here. Good luck!

Station 2: Test prep style questions on your paper.

Station 3: Log on to Educanon and complete the Bill Nye video on Natural Selection

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Sexual vs. Asexual Reproduction

Quizlet Challenge: There are 21 descriptions of sexual or asexual reproduction. Read the description, then type "sexual", "asexual" or "both asexual and sexual". These are the only 3 possible answer choices! Correctly answer 17 or more correct and show me your screen to earn a ganas! Good luck!

Click here to begin!