Hurricanes vs. Tornadoes

Hurricanes/Typhoons/Cyclones

Beaufort Wind Scale

Tornado Safety

We have been discussing meteorology in Science, and yesterday's focus was specifically on Tornadoes. Here are some reminders when preparing for a possible tornado.

Clouds

We studied about clouds this week in Science. Here is a good site to look at some different types of clouds and why they form the way they do.

Clouds

Happy Earth Day!

Water Cycle

Layers of the Atmosphere

Meteorology

Science Test on Friday!

Temperature

Changing States of Matter

Here's a fun interactive that shows how temperature affects the states of matter.
Changing States of Matter

States of Matter

Measuring Volume

Physical Properties

Physical vs. Chemical Changes

Our last unit in Science had to deal with the many elements that we have and how they are combined to make substances we use everyday. We concluded observing how chemical compounds can become altered during a chemical change. I am so proud of how the kids did with this unit. Their assessments were very impressive! We are beginning our study of Physical Changes this week. Here is a little preview of the difference between Physical and Chemical Changes.

Chemical Change

In our Chemistry Unit, we are learning about Chemical Change. Below is an interesting slide show that illustrates how the change takes place. This will help prepare for our Physics Unit this 9 Weeks! Hope it helps!
Chemical Change

Extra Credit Website

Hello All! Here is a link to the website to use for the Extra Credit Assignment. If you are having trouble accessing the link, please visit www.nancylarsonpublishers.com and enter in:
username: stanns
password: lion
and follow the website for Lesson 25. The Extra Credit will not be due until the day of their Chemistry test, however they may turn it in any time before if they'd like. Have a great night everyone!
Extra Credit Link

CAUTION: Jokes Ahead

We learned about Atoms and Molecules of Elements and Compounds. Our first Compound was H20. Many got the joke after the lesson. :)

Interactive Periodic Table of Elements

Interactive Periodic Table of Elements