Science 4A-4A Assignments

1. Click the link to watch the Mystery Science video. The bonus features are pretty cool too!

2. Complete the Google Slides question: How do batteries work? Click TURN IN.

Enjoy! :)

1. Fill out slides 1, 2, 3, and 4 today on your Google Slides presentation.

2. Use the search engine Kiddle to help you do your research.

Complete slides 10 of your Animal Research Project. The Google Slides project can be found in Week 10: Friday, May 29th.
Practice presenting your Animal Research Project at home.
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It should work now, so that you can sign up now. If you don't sign up now, then you can tell me which day you choose on Zoom today.

1. Watch the Mystery Science video: Why do birds lay eggs in the spring? Check out the bonus features too! They are my favorite part because I always learn something new and interesting! Enjoy!

2. Complete the Google Slides question and press TURN IN.

Answer the question: Which animal did you choose for your animal research project?

1. Watch the video.

2. Click on the website link to learn more about bird nests.

3. Design your own bird nest using any materials you have at home - popsicle sticks, ripped up pieces of paper, old cloth, tape, toys, etc. Make sure to ask your parents if it is okay to use those items before you begin.

4. Record a Flipgrid video showing us your nest and then tell us where you would put your nest in your home to keep it safe. You do NOT have to put the nest there, you ONLY need to tell us where you would put it to keep the baby birds safe.

1. Watch the science video during Zoom class.

2. Fill out the Food Chain on Google Slides and press TURN IN.

ASK YOUR PARENTS FOR PERMISSION TO USE THE ITEMS ON THE LIST. IF YOUR PARENTS SAY ITS OKAY TO USE THEM, THEN YOU MAY BEGIN YOUR EXPERIMENT. STICK TO THE ITEMS ON THE LIST.

1. Watch the Penny Clean Up video where I explain the science experiment you will try out today!

2. Read the "Experiment Directions" and see which solutions you have at home. Make sure to ask your parents for permission before you borrow their solutions (liquids).

3. Fill in the Penny Clean Up Science Experiment Google Slides assignment as you are conducting the experiment. Press TURN IN.

4. Record a Flipgrid video telling us which solution worked the best!

5. Clean up after your science experiment! :)

1. Watch video.

2. Complete the assignment by using the website I linked below:
Choose 1 biome to complete this assignment - desert, grassland, tropical rainforest, temperate rainforest, temperate deciduous forest, taiga, tundra, or water.

Read about the biome and how the plants survive in that biome.

Write 1 paragraph (4 - 6 sentences) about how plants survive in that biome.

Remember: The first sentence should tell the reader what the paragraph is about. If you chose the biome grassland, then your first sentence could sound like, “Plants in the grassland have many adaptations that help them survive.” The rest of your paragraph will include details that you have learned about the adaptations plants have that help them survive.

Check over your work and press TURN IN.

1. Attend or watch the posted Zoom class.

2. Complete the assignment below and press TURN IN.

1. Attend or watch the zoom replay today. The replay can be found on the Math Google Classroom page.

2. Complete the Herbivore and Carnivore Menu and press TURN IN.

I decided to change the directions on your "At-Home Learning" calendar today. Please complete the assignment that is written here instead.

Time for a science investigation/lab!

1. Pick one of the science labs from below for your science lab today!

2. Remember the last step of the scientific method is to share your results, so I would like you to record a Flipgrid video sharing what ended up happening in your lab! We will learn from each other's results!

3. Click mark as done on this assignment after you record your Flipgrid video.

Extra Information:
Choice 1 - If you do not have 25 or more pennies, you may use less pennies, different coins, or a different item. You will discover what happens and you will be able to compare it to the results of the other scientists in your class by watching their Flipgrid videos.

Choice 2 - If you do not have all the items needed for this lab, then you may alter the items and use what you do have. Make sure to mention what you replaced the original items with in your video, so you may compare your results on Flipgrid. (*Using the original items with give you the best results, but you never know what you might discover if you decide to use other items.)

1. Click on the "Student Log In" link to enter the class code on Epic!: jwx9054

2. Read the book: Meat Eating Plants: Toothless Wonders. I took a picture of the book, so you know what the cover looks like.

3. Complete the assignment and press TURN IN.

1. Watch the Mystery Science video.

2. Answer the QoD on Google Classroom and press TURN IN.

Carnivorous plants are different from the other plants that we have been learning about. They don't get enough nutrients from the soil, so they get their nutrients from another source. Check out the podcast to learn how carnivorous plants get enough nutrients!

1. Listen to the podcast episode called: Carnivorous plants: How they lure, trap, and digest.
*Read the paragraph and check out the photographs before you click Play Episode.

2. Complete the Google Slide QoD. You will need to write what a carnivorous plant is and 2 extra facts you learned from the podcast today. Press TURN IN.

Topic: Carnivorous Plants

I recommend becoming familiar with the 3 questions you will need to answer before you watch the video today.
The three questions are:
What are some examples of carnivorous plants (from the video)?
Why do carnivorous plants eat meat?
How do carnivorous plants trap food?

1. Click the BrainPOP link.
The username is: ekoch4
The password is: ekoch4
Search: Carnivorous Plants
Watch the video.

2. Complete the Google Slides Assignment. Press TURN IN.

1. Complete the science vocabulary assignment and press TURN IN.

1. Listen to the podcast below. The episode is called Trees: From seed to shining seed. I usually listen to podcasts while I am eating lunch or getting some organizing done.
*Click the blue play button that says, "Play Episode."

You'll find out some pretty cool facts like:
What's the oldest tree?
How are forest fires actually good for the forest?
Can a tree trunk be fireproof?
What happens to coconuts that fall into the ocean?


2. Complete the Podcast QoD question and press TURN IN. You will need to write down 3 facts from the Podcast.

It is spring and many people have springtime allergies - including myself! What do plants have to do with people having springtime allergies? Watch today's video to find out!

1. Watch the Mystery Science Video: Why do we have allergies?

2. Answer the QoD and press TURN IN.

1. Click on the "Student Log In" link to enter the class code on Epic!: jwx9054

2. Read the book: Cooking with Sunshine: How Plants Make Food

3. Think about a question you would like to answer on Flipgrid. You are more than welcome to write down your answer on a piece of paper or science notebook and read your answer in your video.

List of questions to choose from (PICK ONE ONLY).
a. What are the different parts of plants AND what does each part do?
b. What is chlorophyll and how does it help the plant/tree?
c. What is photosynthesis? Describe the steps of what happens in photosynthesis.
d. Why do people and animals need plants?

4. Record a Flipgrid video.

Happy Arbor Day, everyone!

1. Watch the "Epic Books Tutorial" video.

2. Click on the "Student Log In" link to enter the class code: jwx9054

3. Read the book: Arbor Day

4. Complete your QoD: Write 1 paragraph (4 - 6 sentences) about what you learned about Arbor Day. Press TURN IN once you write your answer.

*I am attaching 2 photos explaining how to find the Epic Books website if you are using a laptop/chromebook or an iOS/Android.

*Your learning calendar says to watch "Ms. Koch's science video" today, but I changed it to a BrainPOP video instead.

1. Watch the BrainPOP video: Six Kingdoms
Just a reminder: The username is ekoch4 and the password is ekoch 4.
Once you login, type six kingdoms into the search bar on the top right of the screen.
Click on the video and watch the entire video.

2. Complete the Science Assignment that I have attached below. You will need to write at least 1 fact under each kingdom. You might need to go back to the video to help you. Don't forget to press TURN IN once you are done!

1. Watch the Mystery Science Video: What's the biggest tree in the world? The Bonus features on the end of the video are worth checking out too! Our earth is amazing!

2. Answer the Question of the Day: What is the most fascinating fact (or facts) you learned from this video? There are so many to choose from! Press TURN IN when you are done typing in your answer.

1. Watch the video.

2. Answer the question: Which science experiment did you choose to do? Is there anything that happened during the experiment that you would like to tell us about?

1. Watch the Mystery Science video about learning how deep the ocean is. Sailers used to measure the depth of the ocean by throwing a rope into the water, but scientists came up with a better way! Watch the video to find out what scientists use to measure the ocean's depth!

2. Answer the Question of the Day:
What do scientists use to measure the ocean's depth AND how does it work?

CONGRATULATIONS!! We have just finished the Water Unit in science today!!

1. I've attached a video for you to have a short dance party to celebrate! I will dance along to the Water Cycle Song at home with you to celebrate too! Woohoo!!

2. Answer the multiple choice question: What was your favorite part of learning about the Water Unit?

1. Watch the Mystery Science video.

2. Answer the Question of the Day:
Why is the ocean salty?

STEP 1: Use whatever materials you have around the house to build a boat that floats on water. Make sure to ask your parents before using any household items for this project.

STEP 2: Add pennies into the boat.

STEP 3: Answer the question on Google Classroom (here): How many pennies can you fit into the boat before it sinks. Example: I was able to fit 19 pennies into the boat before it sank.

STEP 4: Clean up your work area at home! :)

STEP 5: I added a video: Why Do Ships Float? Check it out to learn about displacement!

Watch the BrainPop video tutorial to help you learn how to login. You need to watch it in order to know the password and all the steps.

Once you have watched the BrainPOP tutorial, then click on the second link below to go to the BrainPOP website to watch the Water Cycle video. You will need to follow all the steps you learned in the tutorial. Finally answer the question below. Don't forget to press TURN IN to complete your assignment.

The question is:
What is one fact you learned about the water cycle from this video?

Watch the video: How is a rainbow made?

The link to watch the video is:
https://mysteryscience.com/mini-lessons/rainbows#slide-id-8205

Write 1 - 2 sentences answering the question: How is a rainbow made?