Conflicting Views

This week in Social Studies, we studied about the conflict within the United States in the mid 1800's. Florida became a state in 1845.

1. STUDENTS, WHAT CONFLICT WAS AFFECTING THE FORMATION OF THE UNITED STATES DURING THE MID 1800's?

2. WHO WERE THE 2 PARTIES THAT WERE IN CONFLICT?

3. WHO WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT DURING THIS TIME?

Heat Transfer

This week in Science class we'll be learning about how heat is transfered.

Heat transfers in 3 ways: conduction, convection, and radiation.

Conduction is when heat transfers by direct touch of an already hot surface.

Convecton is when heat transfers through means of vapor.

Radiation is when the heat from the sun warms up the Earth.

STUDENTS, WHAT OTHER ITEMS AROUND YOUR HOUSE ARE EXAMPLES OF CONVECTION AND CONDUCTION?

The Electromagnet

Friday 11/14/08 the students used some materials to create an electromagnet. Once they created the electromagnet, they predicted how many paper clips it will pick up.

Students: tell your parents the materials you used and how an electromagnet works. Use the picture of an electromagnet to help you remember.

Variables & Control

This picture shows an experiment about 3 plants that have been given different amount of water to find out which one grows best.

What is the term used for the 3 different amounts of water?

Florida's Climate

This week in Social Studies we've been learning about Florida's climate, what things affect Florida's climate, and the reasons why people from all over the world want to come to Florida. Try and fill in the blank:
_________________: how high or how low the land is

_________________: the line that divides the world into the southern & northern hemispheres.

_________________: the amount of moisture in the air

_________________: the two bodies of water around Florida

STUDENTS:
Tell your parents why people from all over the world want to come to Florida.
Why is it important for others around the world to come to Florida.
Remember we discussed 4 reasons.

Hot Air Balloon!

This video shows students the effects of matter changing phase. Changing phase simply means when matter changes from a solid to a liquid, or from a liquid to a gas. It can also change phases backwards from a gas to a liquid then to a solid. The follow video demonstrates this while at the same time keeping the students aware of the scientific method.

STUDENTS: Show of your learning skills by following the instructions on the video and asking your parents what they think will happen.

Florida's Aquifer

What do you know about Florida's Aquifer? Do you even know what an aquifer is and why it's important to Florida?

I created this video to show students the parts of an aquifer, and to explain to them the importance of it.

STUDENTS: Tell your parents what you learned about aquifers. Remember, watch the video it you need to refresh your memory.

The Results Are In

Here are the results to the polls you participated in.

What is a synonym for Density? weight was correct, 80% of the students got it correct. As a grade it equals a (B)

Where is Florida's Panhandle located? northwest is correct, 66% of the students got it correct. As a grade it equals a (D)

Which is not a property of Matter? physical is correct, 72% of the students got it correct. As a grade it equals a (C)

Students the next polls are in.

Florida's Bodies of Water

Did you know that within Florida there are bodies of water. There are rivers, lakes, and canals. In addition, Florida is mostly surrounded by water. (students let your parents know the word which lets us know that Florida is mostly surrounded by water)

Students

What is the name of the body of water that is on the Atlantic Coast?

What is the name of the body of water that is on the Gulf Coast?

What is the name of the largest lake in Florida?

Florida's Regions

In Social Studies we've been studying about Florida's 3 main regions. The students have worked on identifying what the three regions are. Let's find out if they've learned them.

Students:

What is ONE of Florida's region?

*remember the compare & contrast activity*

The Power of Experiments

9/12/08

The class was put into groups to learn about density through experimentation. These were our materials & pictures of the students working.

Good Job on the experiments students. Here is your question to comment on.

How do you know that matter has high or low amount of density?

Properties of Matter

In class today, we spoke about the Concepts of Matter. As a class we created a Concept Map to illustrate the 4 areas that we will cover about matter.

Students: Write one of the four concepts that we will be learning about.
***hint***look at your concept map.

Welcome!

Welcome students to a new way to show how much you have learned as the weeks fly by.

I have started this blog or online journal, but you are the one who will keep it alive.

There will be videos, pictures, and ideas to respond to.

For those that enjoy typing or being on the internet, this stop is for you.

To leave your comment, just click on the comment link underneath the blog for that week. Type your quick response in the box on the right then click the orange button at the bottom which reads Publish your comment.

I look forward to teaching you new things about Social Studies and Science.

Your Teacher
Mr. Martin