Survey for 5th graders

Please click HERE and fill out the survey.

Thank you!

Once you've read the section on Wind (Pages 202-207), answer the questions in the back in complete sentences! (I've given you some hints).

1) Convection currents are produced in the air when...

2) Wind is caused by...

3) When air is heated, air molecules...

4) The source of energy that causes the wind to blow is...

Welcome to Open House!

First, thank you for coming!

A little about the Science program here. We use FOSS for our curriculum, which includes textbooks as well as well planned science activities and kits with the materials we need. The central theory of FOSS kits is that hands on is the best way to learn science. Many experiments are revisited in other experiments, and the text references the experiments we do, making it more relevant for the students.

In addition to FOSS, we are in our second year of the Enhancing Education Through Technology (EETT) grant. This grant paid for equipment (a lab of 10 laptops, an LCD projector, and a document camera), support positions, and professional development. My classes have been using the laptops to make vocab Power Points, podcasts, and even science review videos! I made a presentation to the school board on January 14th this year if you are interested in learning more.

Please feel free to email me with any comments or questions at Christina_Green berkeley.k12.ca.us

Brain Pop Movies

Here are links to watch all the Brain Pop movies your heart desires!

Earth Science Videos

Life Science Videos

Physical Science Videos

These are fun videos that reinforce important science ideas with a little bit of humor. There are quick quizzes at the end to test yourself, and sometimes special features as well.

Living Systems Jeopardy!

After reading the section in your group, leave two questions PER PERSON in the comments. Make sure you also give the answer!

Circulatory System: pg 86-90

Digestive/Excretory systems: pg 91-94

Vascular Plants: pg 100-104

Classification: Pg 105-106

Photosynthesis: Pg 115-118

Cellular Respiration: pg 119-126

Concept check!

What's going on?!

The human body videos we saw were pretty interesting. In the comments, tell everyone your favorite part. Also, you can ask any questions you still have and I will respond!

My favorite part was when they interviewed real life scientists. It's cool to see other people's jobs!

Human Body Online Games

We are currently learning about the human body, focusing on the digestive, excretory, and circulatory systems. Here are links to some fun games that explore the human body!

ScienceWorld Human Body Games

Children's Museum of Indianpolis Science Games

Tell us in the comments which games are your favorite, and also if you find any other great websites for games!

Welcome Back!

... And happy 2009. I am excited to get back to school, and get back to experiments!

I want to remind everyone that I always welcome comments, but I ask that you remember this is an educational blog and that I will reject your comment (not post it) if it's not appropriate for others.

Last, but not least, we watched Finding Nemo and I wanted to share FindingNemo.com
which has some fun games based on the movie, and also has some great facts about coral reefs and the fish in the movie. Enjoy!

Self Assessment

In order for ME to give YOU a grade, I want to get your input and hear how you think you did. Please be honest - I have a pretty good idea how you and your group did on the project, but this is a way for you to have a voice as well.

5th grade BAM:
Click here to grade yourself and your group.

4th grade BAM:
Click here

All Emerson:
Click here


Please remember that I have the final say in grades.

Drop Box for projects

Ok, when it's time to save at the end of class, go to the drop box for your class. It will be http://drop.io/science(teachername) without the parenthesis. Make sure the file is saved with your first names of everyone in your group, and the date!

click:
Govil
Lee
Klein
Weis
Weddle
Carter
Robie
Gray

then, click on Add: Files at the top of the page. Click "Add" again, its a green button! Now, if you see your file, click it, but if not, put part of the file name into the search box. Click DROP IT! You are done!

Parent Teacher Conferences

I want to welcome all the families to my site - students have come into class telling me they have been playing science games at home! One student even told me her mom really liked my site. So I wanted to give everyone a warm welcome, and keep this site bookmarked for more great science websites to come!

Best,
Ms. Green

When Substances Change

After reading "When Substances Change" on pages 28-31, answer questions 1-4 below using the sentence starters in the comments.

Reaching Saturation

We have been working a lot in class on reaching saturation. After reading and reviewing on pages 25-26 in the blue textbook, answer the questions by leaving a comment!