EXTREME WEATHER

Science students researched topics of "extreme weather" such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, thunderstorms, and blizzards. They made display boards and presented topics to their classes.

WORLD WATER MONITORING DAY

September 19, 2011 6th grade Earth Science Students participated in World Water Monitoring Day. Each class walked to the local creek (tributary of Flatcreek) to test the water quality. 5 measurements were taken: Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, pH, and turbidity (clarity). All data collected will be sent to the WWMD site at www.worldwatermonitoringday.org.

BUBBLE-OLOGY

Students do their first lab activity to learn the Scientific Method. The purpose of the lab was to determine which soap solution would produce the biggest bubble. Lab safety protocols and equipment are also introduced.

WELCOME TO 6TH GRADE EARTH SCIENCE

Welcome to 6th grade Earth Science. There will be weekly postings of agendas, activities and pictures from the classroom. Units of study will be:

Water and Atmosphere

Astronomy & Space

Earth's Structure