Astronomy

Your task today is to begin our shared understanding of our next unit, Astronomy, by clicking on the links below.  Good luck young astronomers!

1.)  http://quizlet.com/10651614/ddms-6th-grade-science-chapter-10-flash-cards/

Planet Profile

1.)  Mercury
http://www.factmonster.com/ipka/A0769141.html

2.)  Venus
2.)  http://www.factmonster.com/science/astronomy/planet-venus.html

3.)  Earth
http://www.factmonster.com/science/astronomy/planet-earth.html

4.)  Mars
http://www.factmonster.com/science/astronomy/planet-mars.html

5.)  Jupiter
http://www.factmonster.com/science/astronomy/planet-jupiter.html

6.)  Saturn
http://www.factmonster.com/science/astronomy/planet-saturn.htm

7.)  Uranus
http://www.factmonster.com/science/astronomy/planet-uranus.html

8.)   Neptune
http://www.factmonster.com/science/astronomy/planet-neptune.html

Engineer For A Day

Students,

Please click on the following link:

http://www.eduweb.com/portfolio/bridgetoclassroom/earthmoves.html

to conduct the "Bay Bridge Lab."  Write up your results in your packet.

Good luck young engineers!
-Tara

PS.  Extension Assignment!

1.) Click on this hyperlink:  http://mentalfloss.com/article/30465/10-cool-bridges-around-world
and on a notebook sheet of paper, list the name and location of these 10 unique bridges!

2.)  Click on this hyperlink:  http://www.webdesignerdepot.com/2010/03/the-worlds-most-beautiful-bridges/, on the same sheet of paper, please write down the  name and location of your top 10 bridges shown on this website!