Science
3-5
-Third Grade -Fourth Grade -Fifth Grade
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Energy
and Matter |
This site gives two questions related to matter and energy. Visit the reference page (on the right) first with students and come back to the questions at the end. | |
| This site gives three questions related to light. Visit the reference page (link on the right) first with students and come back to the questions at the end of the activity. | ||
| Solids,
Liquids, and Gasses http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/phases/ |
Experiments and activities related to solids, liquids, and gasses. These are meant to be printed out for each student to use and record information individually, or in pairs or groups. | |
| Marvelous
Machines http://www.galaxy.net/%7Ek12/machines/index.shtml |
Several experiments listed, many with simple illustrations, that can lead to a greater understanding of simple machines. Most have questions for students to answer, so you may want to print out the page for each student. | |
| The
Moon's Many Faces http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/webquests/Moon/moon.htm |
A webquest where students focus on what the moon is made of (no, it's not cheese!) and the phases of the moon. | |
| The Wonderful Water
Cycle Webquest |
In this webquest, students learn about the water cycle using online resources. There is also a Communication Arts connection here with some story writing as part of the task. | |
| Weather
Webquest http://www.davidson.k12.nc.us/webquests/weather/weather.htm |
This activity focuses on the water cycle, including a section on cloud types. (This is a activity for a North Carolina school, so for the "local weather" portion, students will have to click on the St. Louis weather link.) | |
| The Food Chain http://www.kidport.com/Grade4/Science/FoodChain.htm |
Students should use the reference library to find the answers to the two questions on the main page. The Animal Classification page may be used for more advanced activities. | |
| Animal
Comparisons http://www.kidport.com/Grade4/Science/AnimalComparison.htm |
An activity in similarities and differences, this can be used alone or with the Reference Library at the bottom of the page. | |
| Beaks and Bills http://www.kidport.com/Grade4/Science/BeaksBills.htm |
Learn about how physical characteristics of birds can tell you about their eating habits using the Reference Library, and then answer the questions on the main page. | |
| Botony
Quest http://www.geocities.com/mgkennedy/ |
This webquest asks students to find out why certain potted plants are dying using internet resources to find information. A teacher may want to supply recording sheets to guide students in their investigations. | |
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Finding
the Lighthouse Diamond Thief by Using the Scientific Method |
This site walks students through an experiment using the scientific method to solve a mystery. Additional materials are needed and a list is supplied through the teacher section of the site. | |
| What's the Matter? http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/matter/ |
Experiments and activities related to matter. These are meant to be printed out for each student to use and record information individually or in pairs or groups. | |
| Solids, Liquids, and Gasses http://www.galaxy.net/~k12/phases/ |
Experiments and activities related to solids, liquids, and gasses. These are meant to be printed out for each student to use and record information individually, or in pairs or groups. | |
| Fifth Grade: Force, Motion, and Mechanical Energy | ||
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Marvelous Machines |
Several experiments listed, many with simple illustrations, that can lead to a greater understanding of simple machines. Most have questions for students to answer, so you may want to print out the page for each student. | |
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| Fifth Grade: Universe | ||
| The Moon's Many Faces http://its.guilford.k12.nc.us/webquests/Moon/moon.htm | A webquest where students focus on what the moon is made of (no, it's not cheese!) and the phases of the moon. | |