It is time once again to complete an online assignment. This time it is a social studies assignment and the same rules apply. Feel free to use whatever resource you would like to find the answer! Last time there were some "silly" mistakes. So, take your time and read the questions carefully. I've tried to make things a little easier and have embedded the assignments right into the blog. If you are having trouble reading the embedded version, click here for the full screen version.
Good luck!
Mr. Boettger
Showing posts with label grade5. Show all posts
Showing posts with label grade5. Show all posts
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Properties of Matter - Plastics
My Grade 5’s are studying “Properties of Matter” right now in science and a nice off-shoot of what we are studying is the use and misuse of plastics. The grade 5’s were shocked (and saddened) at some of the statistics. As a result, we went online and found a few very interesting infographics that help to explain “plastics” and the importance of recycling and using alternative methods.
The infographics are compliments of "The Plastiki".
Compliments of the website “How Stuff Works”.
Watch the videos below for a little more information on the garbage patch.
Something to think about.
Mr. Boettger
The infographics are compliments of "The Plastiki".
The Majestic Plastic Bag is a mockumentary video produced by Heal the Bay. The video chronicles the journey of a plastic shopping bag from a store, through a park, and to the ocean. Watch the video below.
This lesson also lead to another interesting conversation about the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch”.
Compliments of the website “How Stuff Works”.
"In the broad expanse of the northern Pacific Ocean, there exists the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, a slowly moving, clockwise spiral of currents created by a high-pressure system of air currents. The area is an oceanic desert, filled with tiny phytoplankton but few big fish or mammals. Due to its lack of large fish and gentle breezes, fishermen and sailors rarely travel through the gyre. But the area is filled with something besides plankton: trash, millions of pounds of it, most of it plastic. It's the largest landfill in the world, and it floats in the middle of the ocean."
Something to think about.
Mr. Boettger
Monday, March 7, 2011
Today's science lesson!
Hello Grade 5's!
As you know we are presently studying the "properties of matter" in science. I have included a quick little game (compliments of the BBC) to help review some of the concepts we have learned in the class! Give it a try!
Happy reviewing!
Mr. Boettger
As you know we are presently studying the "properties of matter" in science. I have included a quick little game (compliments of the BBC) to help review some of the concepts we have learned in the class! Give it a try!
Happy reviewing!
Mr. Boettger
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