Great Web Resources!!

The following websitess have some great resources that dealw/ a variety of Science topics and emphasize the use of hands-on learning activities...Enjoy!
MM
Metric Mania:
http://www.sciencespot.net
How to use a Triple Beambalance:
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects
http://www.ohaus.com/products/education/weblab
Countertop Chemistry:
http://www.science-house.org/learn/CountertopChem

The New York International Year of Astronomy Contest is a great way to challenge students in the study of Astronomy and address learning standards while being creative and having fun!
All students in grades 5-6 will participate in the contest w/ an individual entry. Information and official entry form have been sent home-please return the signed copy as soon as possible.
Tasks, due dates, etc will be posted as well as in each student's homework pad.
Task #1: Bring in to school an actual 'travel brochure' from a travel agency by Monday, 10/26.

Census 2010

Hello Parents and Students! Next year is an exciting year because the Census 2010 is being conducted...and we're around to experience it! I know we've been working on what the census is and what it means to you, and we've been having tons of fun in class. If you would like to continue the fun at home, click here. Enjoy!

Tues 10/6...
The Channel 13 Nova series is presenting a special @ Charles Darwin at 8:00 PM...
It looks interesting and, especially for my last year 7th, you might want to 'take a look'...
MM
PS- for any LOST fans, Ian Holm (Desmond) plays CD!!

Welcome Back!!! Hope everyone's summer was pleasant and peaceful...
Delighted to see the happy faces on my new '5th'...
Looking forward to a healthy and productive year and to seeing you all on Open School night, 9/29
xo-MM

Let the sun shine in!!!

Check out this short animated film to learn how plants use solar energy to produce what keeps you alive...!

www.weeklyreader.com/currentscienceanimations

FYI:
Middle School Science Fair Thursday June 4th-
Will advise as to 'viewing' times for parents!
MM

This is a 'fun' website offered by the National Institute of Medical Sciences (NIGMS):
http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Publications?NAT0409

Multi-media presentations, publications and interactive games, puzzles, quizzes, etc...
Enjoy!

This is a great website to view National Goegraphic 'mini' videos of recent events...
The videos on the discovery of a baby mammoth are particularly interesting, so enjoy!!
http://video.msn.com

Your Water Cycle papers/drawings/illustrations were gorgeous!!!
I shared them w/ Mrs. Figaro and she was, indeed, impressed...well done!

Reminder:
Your 'Week of Weather' is due Monday 3/9...

Reminder:
Your Darwin research paper is due Friday 3/13...

My Science 5th and 8th are working together in cooperative groups for this year's Scienc Fair. The 8th will act as 'mentors' and peer-leaders in order to guide the 5th through the process (5th is very excited to be their 'worker women'!).
We had our first 'meeting' this morning in the Media Center and everyone seems good to go...
I have always wanted to try something like this and these 2 particular classes/grades seem the ideal 'experiment'!!

A terrific website-enjoy!!
www.galaxyzoo.org

February 12-
Charles Darwin's 200th birthday!!!

Science Review Book, Ch 6
Chapter 17, week of 2/2
Science Times due 2/26

Darwin exhibit @American Museum of Natural History
We will research and investigate Darwin's voyage on The Beagle to Galapagos Island and his major (and amazing!) discoveries...
http://www.amnh.org/
Science Times due 2/27

Newton's Laws of Motion project due week of 2/9-
this classroom activity visually presents a way to understand and 'see' Newton's Laws...

Fossil Activity due week of 2/9-
We are creating 'mummies' and 'fossil' samples in the classroom-awesome!