Force and Motion webquest links:
Site #1
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/ks1/science/forces/play/
Site #2
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/forces_action.shtml
Site #3
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/8_9/friction.shtml
Site #4
www.bbc.co.uk/schools/scienceclips/ages/10_11/forces_action.shtml
Site #5
www.pbs.org/wgbh/buildingbig/lab/forces.html
Site #6 Build a roller coaster. Here are some websites that you can build a roller coaster on
discoverykids.com/games/build-a-coaster/
www.gamesgames.com/game/rollercoastercreator
Artificial Selection Webquest-Complete in your notebook.
Part 1:This should be completed by the end of class on Wednesday 9/20.
1. Basics of Genetic Engineering. Read about genetic engineering, then describe how the process is done in 3-4 complete sentences. Draw a diagram.
Part 1:This should be completed by the end of class on Wednesday 9/20.
1. Basics of Genetic Engineering. Read about genetic engineering, then describe how the process is done in 3-4 complete sentences. Draw a diagram.
2. Watch the videos (headphones or subtitles please!)
Pros and Cons of GMO with Bill Nye
The Pros and Cons of GMO foods
Micro pigs and GMO Pets
Create a Table for Pros and Cons of GMO's (Genetically Modified Organisms). Fill out the table while watching the videos with at least 3-5 arguments for each side.
3. Exit Ticket: Your Opinion! What is your opinion on GMO's and why? Write a paragraph in your notebook about your opinion on GMO's.
Once part 1 is finished, you can go on to Part 2.
Part 2:
4. Evolution=Natural Selection. (This is the process of Nature selecting for certain traits)
Artificial selection is also called selective breeding. (Where humans influence selection of certain traits) Watch this quick video: What is selective breeding?
5. You may be most familiar with humans and selective breeding of dogs.
Wolves and Dogs: Fact and Fiction? Take this quick online quiz to see what you know about dogs. List and describe 2 facts you learned from the quiz.
6. Use the websites below to research dog breeds. Pick a breed you are interested in researching.
American Kennel Club (AKC)
Animal Planet
Petfinder
A. What traits do breeders look for in that dog when they are selecting who will breed? (Describe at least 3-5 traits)
B. Write at least 1 fun fact about this dog breed!
7. Get homework paper on Natural selection vs. Artificial Selection from your teacher and complete it.
8. How to dissect a squid videos. Here are a few squid dissection videos you can watch when finished with the webquest and homework.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaNrQrwlCQ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OueQ9kU36i0
Solar and Lunar Eclipse Webquest: Copy each question (or answer is awesome complete sentences) for the webquest, then answer in your notebook! Use the links in orange for answers.
1. Solar Eclipse for beginners
a. How large is the moon? (hint what is the diameter)
b. Draw and label a diagram of solar eclipse geometry.
c. List and describe the 2 part of the moon shadows.
d. What is the difference between a total and annular solar eclipse?
2. Solar Eclipse Safety
a. What is the pinhole projection method? (This will be one method we will use)
b. Is it safe to look at the solar eclipse with regular sunglasses? (Hint: read eye suicide)
c. Can you look at the eclipse with binoculars or telescope?
3. Solar Eclipse FAQ's and Misconceptions. In class students had awesome questions about the eclipse. Check out these two pages for answers to some of the questions. Then write 5 fun facts you learned.
Eclipse FAQ's
Eclipse Misconceptions
1. Solar Eclipse for beginners
a. How large is the moon? (hint what is the diameter)
b. Draw and label a diagram of solar eclipse geometry.
c. List and describe the 2 part of the moon shadows.
d. What is the difference between a total and annular solar eclipse?
2. Solar Eclipse Safety
a. What is the pinhole projection method? (This will be one method we will use)
b. Is it safe to look at the solar eclipse with regular sunglasses? (Hint: read eye suicide)
c. Can you look at the eclipse with binoculars or telescope?
3. Solar Eclipse FAQ's and Misconceptions. In class students had awesome questions about the eclipse. Check out these two pages for answers to some of the questions. Then write 5 fun facts you learned.
Eclipse FAQ's
Eclipse Misconceptions
4. Blood Moon
a. What is a blood moon?
b. When will the next full lunar eclipse be?
c. Click on the link for Rayleigh scattering. Describe why the moon appears red.
5. Lunar Eclipse for beginners
a. Draw a diagram of Lunar Eclipse Geometry
b. List and describe the 3 types of lunar eclipses.
6. Eclipse Interactive Go through the simulation, and then take the quiz.
7. Moon and Sun research. Think of a question you have about the moon or sun, research it online, and write a detailed answer. Share it with class, teacher, or partner.
8. Look up eclipse or space science games, videos and other fun online resources. Then email to Mrs. McEvoy using the contact me page. Here are some links that students have found so far:
Kids astronomy
NASA livestream
Solar tricktionary
Solar System builder
a. What is a blood moon?
b. When will the next full lunar eclipse be?
c. Click on the link for Rayleigh scattering. Describe why the moon appears red.
5. Lunar Eclipse for beginners
a. Draw a diagram of Lunar Eclipse Geometry
b. List and describe the 3 types of lunar eclipses.
6. Eclipse Interactive Go through the simulation, and then take the quiz.
7. Moon and Sun research. Think of a question you have about the moon or sun, research it online, and write a detailed answer. Share it with class, teacher, or partner.
8. Look up eclipse or space science games, videos and other fun online resources. Then email to Mrs. McEvoy using the contact me page. Here are some links that students have found so far:
Kids astronomy
NASA livestream
Solar tricktionary
Solar System builder