Monday, April 12, 2010

Science Review

It's that time of the year again. Time for that much-anticipated science TAKS test. To help you prepare, and hopefully have a little fun reviewing, I have posted a link to a website that offers lots of fun games and quizzes. Hope this helps.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/science/

Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Evil Plastic Water Bottles

Find out how much harm that plastic bottle of water is really causing. Take back the tap.

http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/water/bottled/real-story

Monday, February 1, 2010

Adopt an Animal

Looking for that perfect gift for mom for Valentine's day. Why not "adopt" an endangered animal? It makes a wonderful gift (you get all sorts of goodies with your "adoption"), and you're helping out those animals that desperately need it. I know that's what I'm getting my wife and mother.

http://www.shopnwf.org/Adoption-Center/index.cat

Mixtures and Solutions

So what is the difference between and a mixture and a solution? Maybe one of the games at the following links will help you figure that out. Have fun while learning.


http://www.harcourtschool.com/activity/mixture/mixture.html

http://www.fossweb.com/modules3-6/MixturesandSolutions/index.html

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

10 Deep-sea Secrets Revealed

The oceans cover more than 70 percent of the earth's surface, yet their depths remain largely unknown. It's a frontier that scientists are racing to explore using tools such as the deep-ocean submersible Alvin, shown here. Check out the link below to see some of the amazing creatures of the deep.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27808563/ns/technology_and_science?pg=1#Tech_10SecretsoftheOcean

Half-plant, Half-animal Discovered

This green slug, which is part animal and part plant, produces its own chlorophyll and so can carry out photosynthesis, turning sunlight into energy, scientists have found. Read more at the link below.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34824610/ns/technology_and_science-science/?GT1=43001

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch

Isn't this lovely. Plastic rocks! We don't need to recycle. Lets just dump it in the ocean. What harm could a trash island the size of TWO Texas' do?

Sarcasm again kiddos. Read the article below to learn more and what you can do to help. Just another reason I'm so adamant about recycling and not using evil plastic bags!!! Spread the word.

http://www.treehugger.com/galleries/2009/05/great-pacific-garbage-patch.php