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Mrs. Klumb - County Line School
Updated on
03/18/2007
Silver Burdett
Ginn Science
Discovery
Works
The following is an overview of the concepts and themes that will be taught in science class:
Unit A - Life Cycles
Stages in the life cycles of animals and plants; changes in animals and plants
as they mature; ways that animals and plants survive.
Links:
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/5135/animals.htm
- Nocturnal Animals
http://www.pbs.org/kratts/
- Kratt's Kreatures
www.enchantedlearning.com -
Insects
Zoo Animal Links - List of Zoo Websites.
http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-6/StructuresofLife/index.html - Learn about
seeds and fruits. Get to know crayfish, their structures and behaviors. In the
activity section, test your knowledge of life cycles.
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/gpe/case1/case1.html - This is an awesome
website that introduces students to a plant's structure, life cycle, and parts.
Unit B - Sun, Moon, and
Earth 
The physical features of the Sun and Moon; the rotation and revolution of Earth
and the Moon; Earth's seasonal changes; eclipses.
Links:
http://tqjunior.thinkquest.org/3645/page2.html
- Astronomy for Kids
www.windows.ucar.edu - The Earth's
Moon
Unit C - Forms of Energy
The forms of energy and their effect on matter; how heat energy moves, changes
matter, and is measured; the benefits and drawbacks of different energy sources.
Links:
http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/
- EIA Energy Kid's Page - energy facts, fun games and activities.
Unit D -Earth's Water
Characteristics of Earth's water, including sources of fresh water and the water
cycle; water distribution, pollution, and conservation.
Links:
http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-6/Water/index.html - At this site, students
will learn how the special properties of water allow life on the water
planet—Earth. There are games to play and movies and pictures to see.
Unit F - What's for
Lunch?
Nutrients and the types and amounts of food in a healthful diet; sanitary food
storage and preparation; care of teeth and gums; digestion.
Links:
http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-6/HumanBody/index.html
Human Body
Visit the County Line School Weather Page and learn about the weather (click here).
