Most of the energy on earth comes from one source, the sun! Explain how this happens. The video above shows the view from the front seat of the Griffon (Bush Gardens, Williamsburg). Where else can you apply knowledge of potential and kinetic energy?
You can and should use your resources to answer this post, in paragraph form. I am still looking for great topic sentences, that let me know that I will be reading a compare and contrast piece.
We will have our first test on Thursday, February 13th (weather permitting). The test will cover the entire matter unit! The test has been postponed due to snow! I would like your opinion, should the test be given Tuesday (the first day back after the workday), or Wednesday (after the students have a chance to review)? Students should come home today with a vocabulary tic-tac-toe. This is due on Tuesday. Tuesday is also the date for the Matter Unit Vocabulary Quiz! How is your child doing is science so far, this semester?
After reading the information on page 57 in the textbook, and filling in the chart entitled "Three Major Categories of Elements", construct a paragraph that describes metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
In elementary school we learn about the three most common states of matter; solid, liquid, and gas. This year we will delve deeper into matter, and even explore the two less common states (Bose Einstein Condensate and Plasma). With that in mind, look at the list above and make a judgement call. Is everything listed matter? Explain your answer, and remember that a hypothesis is an educated guess, so educate yourself! |
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