Science

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General Information:

We are using the textbook Science: A Closer Look. There are links for review on this page.

The topics we cover include characteristics of living things, classification of organisms, animal systems, cell theory and structure, life processes, features and landforms on Earth, mapping and modeling Earth, continental drift, earthquakes, volcanoes, forces that change and shape Earth, mineral identification, classifying matter, elements and compounds, physical and chemical changes, chemical properties, Earth, Sun, Moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and other objects in the universe.

We go on field trips to the Herkimer Diamond Mines and the Hirsch Observatory at RPI.

The students have lab with Mrs. Falzo every other week. They are graded on following directions and behavior. If students fool around, don't pay attention, misbehave, or don't follow directions, the lab grade for that class will be lowered. It is very important for the students to learn to follow directions.

Study Tips:

I always give out a review packet to the students for each chapter in science. Some of it will be done in class, some will be done as homework. We go over all of it before each section quiz or test. I strongly recommend knowing the notes we take in class.

Here are some ways to study for science tests and quizzes (some ideas are from students):

  • Bring home your notebook and review packet and review a little each night, starting as soon as we begin the chapter.
  • Know the vocabulary.
  • Do the questions at the end of each section and chapter.
  • Have someone quiz you on the packet, vocab., and notes.
  • Study with a group.
  • Make your own test or have someone make it for you.
  • Review past quizzes, the packet, and notes.
  • Make sure you know the order of how things occur.
  • Take the online quizzes.
  • Reread (skim) the chapter.
  • When your parents quiz you, ask them to vary the way they ask you, even orally (ex: true/false, multiple choice, fill in the blank, short answer). Mix up the questions. Ex: "What are three examples of mechanical weathering?" at one point and, "Ice wedging is a type of what kind of weathering?" at another.
  • Study the notes! There is too much information in the book, but the notes have everything you need to know. Memorize these.

  • Parents, When reviewing notes with your child, have them give you as much information as possible while you give as little as possible. For example, instead of saying, "What are all living things made of?" (cells), say, "List all the parts of the cell theory." If your child can answer questions this way, that means they know the material very well.

    Science Links:

    Science: A Closer Look

    Chapter 1

    Ch. 1 Review: Classifying Living Things (we do lessons 1 and 4)

    Your Body:

    Molly Marshmallow's Adventure Through the Digestive System (YouTube)
    Your Gross and Cool Body (for fun)

    Chapter 2

    Ch. 2 Review: Cells (we do lessons 1 and 2)

    Chapter 5

    Ch. 5 Review: Changes Over Time (we do lessons 1-3)

    Continental Drift:

    Earth's Continental Plates
    Convergent Boundary Animation
    Convergent Plate Boundary Animation: Subduction
    Divergent Plate Boundary Animation
    Pangaea Animation
    Pangaea Animation
    Pangaea Animation
    Pangaea Animation

    Earthquakes and Tsunamis:

    Plate Boundary Animations
    Seismic Maps: maps that show seismic activity around the world
    Seismic Monitor: earthquakes around the world almost in real-time

    Volcanoes:

    Alaska Volcano Observatory
    Discovery Channel: Volcano Videos
    Hot Spots: Volcanoes Forming Over Hot Spots Animation
    Mount St. Helens
    Savage Earth: Restless Planet
    Volcanoes Online
    Volcanoes: Poster
    Volcano Research Center

    Earth Science Animations

    Chapter 6

    Ch. 6 Review (we do lesson 1)

    Hurricane Video Stock Footage
    Mineral Gallery: Hardness

    Chapter 9

    Ch. 9 Review (we do lessons 1 and 2)

    Chapter 10

    Ch. 10 Review (we do lessons 1 and 2)

    Chapter 8

    Ch. 8 Review: Astronomy (we do lessons 1-5)

    Astronomy Links

    Other Science Topics:

    Alien Safari: bizarre organisms on Earth
    Discovery Channel: Planet Earth Guide
    Earth As Art Images
    Earth Science Picture of the Day
    Extreme Storms: footage of hurricanes, waterspouts, and extreme weather
    Groundwater Animations
    Herkimer Diamond Mines
    Mud Slide at La Conchita: January 10, 2005
    NASA Earth Observatory
    NASA Kids Science News Network: science, math, and technology videos
    Ology: American Museum of Natural History: a lot of different science topics

    Other Science Links


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