Earth & Space Science
Earth & Space Science is the study of the earth and all of the forces that affect our planet and all the living creatures on it as well as space and everything that is inside of it. We will be working primarily from our Earth Science textbook and workbook, as well as conducting a few science projects and experiments.
March Focus: This month we will be learning about Minerals! We will be learning about how to Identify, Test, and classify different types of minerals. We will also learn about the many ways we use these minerals in everyday life and where they can be found in nature.
Terms to Know: Crystal, Luster, Breakage, Cleavage, Mineral, Hardness, Specific Gravity, Moh’s Scale, Fracture, Streak.
Educational Resources:
www. brain pop.com
kids.nationalgeographic.com
Discovery.com
howstuffworks.com
scitoys.com
billnye.com
March Focus: This month we will be learning about Minerals! We will be learning about how to Identify, Test, and classify different types of minerals. We will also learn about the many ways we use these minerals in everyday life and where they can be found in nature.
Terms to Know: Crystal, Luster, Breakage, Cleavage, Mineral, Hardness, Specific Gravity, Moh’s Scale, Fracture, Streak.
Educational Resources:
www. brain pop.com
kids.nationalgeographic.com
Discovery.com
howstuffworks.com
scitoys.com
billnye.com