Scientific Method

Friday, September 26, 2008

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?

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

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*

Friday, September 12, 2008

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?

Thursday, September 11, 2008

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.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

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