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Assignment #13 (Science)

Examining the Soil

Go to the following web site called kidsgeo.com

http://www.kidsgeo.com/index.php

On the left side of the page under the heading Geology for Kids, click on the words Geology Online.

On this next page click on either, Chapter One - Examining the Soil in the left column, or the animated button, Examining the Soil, along the bottom of the page.

Using the information in this chapter, answer the following questions.

To move through the pages of this chapter click on the Next button on the bottom of each page.

Questions

What does "geo" mean?
Name two types of scientists that study the earth.
What is the "lithosphere"?
Where is "soil" found?
What is "soil"?
What are the five key factors you need to think about to understand how soil is formed?
What is "regolith"?
How is "regolith" formed?
What effect does climate have on the formation of soil?
What is "topography"?
What two topographic factors are important in the formation of soil?
What does "bio" mean?
Describe the biologic factors that effect soil development.
How long does soil take to form?
What are the four main components (parts) of soil?
What are the organic materials in soil?
How much life (how many living things) are present in soil?
What are the inorganic materials found in soil?
These inorganic materials are commonly called ___.
How are these inorganic materials formed?
What is "clay"?
Why is "clay" an important part of soil?
What is the difference between the air found in soil and the air found in the atmosphere above the ground? Why is this so?
How does water commonly get into soil?
Give two reasons why water is an important part of soil.
Name two ways water leaves the soil.
Is soil the same everywhere? Explain.
What is the most obvious property of soil?
Generally, dark colored soil indicates what?
Generally, gray colored soil indicates what?
Generally, red colored soil indicates what?
The texture of soil is dependent on what properties?
What kind of soil texture is best for plant growth?
What is a "ped"?
Where do "peds" usually form?
What is the preferred type of soil for plant life?

Assignment #12 (Science)

"Everything You Need to Know About Flowers"

This assignment is based on a PowerPoint Presentation. Run the presentation. Read all slides and label the handouts with the correct information. If your computer at home doesn't have PowerPoint you can do this assignment in school at recess.

Click here for the PowerPoint Presentation.

Assignment #11 (Social Studies)

Vikings

For this assignment you need to visit the following web site

http://home.freeuk.com/elloughton13/vikings.htm

On this web site you will find lots of information about the Vikings. We will focus on three main ideas: Who were the Vikings? Where did they come from? And, Where did the Vikings go on their travels?

You will use some of this information found on this web site to answer some specific questions about the Vikings. To find the answers to these specific questions you'll need to click on the shield to the left of the main idea questions given on the web site.

See handout for more detailed directions!

Click on the shield 1 to the left of the questions Who were the Vikings? Where did they come from? This leads you to a new page with specific information. Answer the following questions.

Name three counties that the Vikings came from.
What kind of people were the Vikings in their own country?
Who got the farm when the farmer died?
Why did the Vikings start to travel?
Who were the fiercest? The Norwegian or Swedish Vikings?
Which group crossed the sea to Britain (England/Ireland)?

Click on the shield 3 to the left of the question Where did the Vikings go on their travels? This leads you to a new page with specific information. Answer the following questions.

How many warriors could a Viking longship carry?
How did the Vikings get their boats up rivers?
Where could you take part in UP-HellY-Aa?
In which direction does a flee hop?
What use was seaweed to the Vikings?
How did the Vikings find their way in the fog?
What is a Gannet?
Where was Leif Eriksson born?
In what year did Leif Eriksson go to Norway?
What did Leif call the new land he found?
Who was Bjarni Herjulfusson?
What was found at L'Anse aux Meadows?
Who discovered North America?
How far is it from Norway to Shetland?
What name did the Vikings use for England?

Assignment #10 (Social Studies-Exploration/Science-Oceans)

Shackleton's Voyage of Adventure

Follow this link and learn more about Shackleton's adventure in Antarctica.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/shackleton/

Assignment #9 (Science-Oceans)

Benthos

Follow this link - http://www.nhptv.org/natureworks/nwep6j.htm - and answer the six questions below. Write the answers in the science section of your notebook. TIP: Read the whole page first, then go back and answer the questions. Your answers should be in complete sentences!

List six kinds of benthos
What is the difference between seagrass and seaweed?
What is kelp?
Is a starfish a fish? If not, what is it?
What do most sea urchins eat?
What is a crustacean? Name an example of a crustacean.

Assignment #8 (Science) The Great Plant Escape: Case 1

Follow this link - http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/index.html - and help Detective LePlant solve the the mystery!

Click on the "Enter" button on the first screen, then click on "Case 1" at the top of the page to begin your journey. Follow the directions on each page.

Assignment #7 (Social Studies) Mystic Field Trip

Follow this link - Mystic Seaport Trip - then follow the link to "Watercraft" located the left side of the page and answer the questions below. Click on the name of each boat to find the information.

Put your answers on loose leaf paper. Complete heading. Due Wednesday 5/5.

Name the boats you can see at Mystic Seaport.
When and where was the Brilliant built?
What is the Morgan's length? Beam? How much sail can she carry?
Why is the Florence called a dragger?
What makes the Sabino go?
What tragedy befell the Joseph Conrad in 1905?

Assignment #6 (Social Studies/Science)

Whales

Whaling was an important business in colonial America, especially here in New England. Follow the link below to find out more about these amazing animals. Answer the questions in your notebook (Social Studies section). You may have to follow additional links to find all the answers.

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/whales

Are whales fish or mammals?
What are cetaceans?
Do whales breath using gills or lungs?
What is the biggest animal that ever lived on Earth?
What do you call a group of whales?
There are two types of whales. What is the name of the type of whale that sieves tiny food through comb-like structures in its mouth?
There are two types of whales. What is the name of the type of whale that hunts and kills prey using its teeth?
The smallest whale is the dwarf sperm whale. How big does this whale get?
When whales swim, do they move their tail up and down or left and right?
What is it called when whales jump high out of the water and then slap the water as they come back down?
What is it called when a whale pokes its head out of the water and turns around?
What is it called when whales stick their tail out of the water, swing it around, and then slap it on the water's surface?

Assignment #5 (Social Studies-American History)

Two famous Americans were born in February. They both played a big part in American history. Who were these famous Americans? When were they born? Why do we celebrate their birthdays? Put your answer to these questions on a sheet of loose leaf paper with a proper heading. This assignment is due Friday, February 13th. The following two links may help!

Mystery Link #1

Mystery Link #2

Assignment #4 (Science - Oceans)

The Water Cycle

Follow this link to the Zoom Astronomy web page: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/planets/earth/Watercycle.shtml

Label the Water Cycle diagram. Use the definitions below the diagram and the information on the web page to help you.

Answer the following questions in the blank space under the diagram.

1. Another name for the "water cycle".

2. What provides energy for the water cycle?

3. Name three types of precipitation.

Assignment #3 (Science - Space)

Comets

Follow this link to the Zoom Astronomy web page: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/

Scroll down the page to the topic heading SMALL BODIES and click on the Comets link.

Read the pages and answer the following questions on a piece of loose leaf paper using information from the web page listed above. I will collect these papers Monday during Science. Complete heading and complete answers please. I will grade these papers!

Introduction to Comets

1. List the five (5) parts of a comet?

2. Comets orbit the Sun in __ orbits.

Click on the link "Crossing A Comet's Orbit: Meteor Showers" at the top of the page.

3. What meteor shower will take place between November 14 and November 20?

Click on the link "Comet Origins" at the top of the page.

4. Where do long period comets originate?

5. Where do short period comets originate?

Click on the link "Major Comets" at the top of the page.

6. Describe what happened to comet Shoemaker-Levy 9.

7. What is the period of comet Hale-Bopp?

8. In what year will comet Hale-Bopp next be seen?

9. Will you be able to see comet Hale-Bopp when it returns.

Assignment #2 (Science - Space)

Meteors

Follow this link to the Zoom Astronomy web page: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/

Scroll down the page to the topic heading SMALL BODIES and click on the Meteors link.

Read the page and answer the following questions on a piece of loose leaf paper using information from the web page listed above. I will collect these papers Monday during Science. Complete heading and complete answers please. I will grade these papers!

1. List two common names for meteors.

2. Meteors glow between __ and __ miles above the earth.

3. A very bright meteor is called a __.

Follow the "Earth's Atmosphere" link on the Meteor's page and answer these questions.

4. List three things the atmosphere does for the Earth.

5. How "thick" is the Earth's atmosphere?

Follow the "Earth" link on the Meteor's page and answer these questions.

6. What is the diameter of the Earth in miles?

7. Who was the first person to figure out the circumference (distance around) the Earth?

Assignment #1 (Science - Space)

All About Our Solar System

Follow this link to the Zoom Astronomy web page: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/astronomy/

Under the heading The Solar System in the right hand column select the link to All About the Solar System.

Read this page and follow the links to learn about asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and the Sun.

Complete the Solar System Tutorial. Follow the link to the tutorial under the heading Solar System Activities, Other Web Pages.