Science

Science With Ms. Dinner === Scientific Investigation: Students will explore units using scientific investigation. They will ask questions and make predictions. Students will conduct a number of simple investigations using tools, record their data, report on findings, and explain their reasoning. ===

__**Please watch our OUTER SPACE ONLINE ADVENTURES!**__
__**Ms. Dinner's students Planet Presentations**__ @http://www.schooltube.com/embed_force/31b263b42e124af2abb3/

__**Mrs. Tanner's students Planet Presentation**__ @http://bit.ly/1eSjGxQ

Recently, each student "visited" a planet and gave a “live” broadcast reporting on the planet's atmosphere, temperature, surface, and fun facts about their planet.

Mrs. Systma, our school librarian, and the DPS technology team helped us to create videos in front of a green screen. Before this we did hours of research on our chosen planet, wrote scripts for our broadcast, memorized our scripts, and then acted them out. A lot of hard work went into each report and I am beyond thrilled with the videos. We'd like to give a special thanks to Mrs. Sytsma for all her hard work and dedication!

== During the Objects in the Sky unit, we will study the moon phases, and how our moon orbits Earth and Earth orbits and rotates around the sun. We will also look at different constellations and their various myths. We will end the unit, studying the planets and each student will get to research and “visit” that planet. If you know of anyone who works in the space industry, let me know as guest speakers are always welcome! ==

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== The second unit, Lifecycles, explores the lifecycle of three creatures compares to that of a plant. During this time we will have some “class pets,” however the species is a mystery until they hatch. In order to study lifecycles and the lifespan of a species we have some new classroom pets. ==

== The last science unit is Electricity. This unit is very exploratory and hands-on! The first couple lessons focus on the students’ learning about a circuit. To do this, they experiment with batteries, mini-light bulbs and wires. Many of them have asked to experiment at home which is easy since the supplies can be found at Home Depot and Radio Shack. We will then move on to making small motors run. Talk with your student about all the household items that run using electricity. ==