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Current Unit: Electricity & Magnetism

We have begin our third unit "Electricity & Magnetism." Please click to the Electricity & Magnetism page to get specific resources supporting this unit.

To help facilitate your child's learning, I will be including the information posted on our classroom wall in the relevent unit page. Check the unit page frequently - I'll try to keep it updated at least once a week; however, keep in mind it is the student's responsibility to pay attention during science class and ensure he/she is understanding concepts. To find out more about the expectations of what your child is expected to learn in 4th grade science, please take a look at the 4th grade science standards. Both 4th and 5th grade science standards will be included in the 5th grade STAR tests.

Important Updates:
The format of the science resources page has changed. Rather than having all information on a single page, it has been divided into general information (this page), 3 individual pages of unit-specific information, and other resource pages. To get more information about a specific unit, please click on that particular unit of study. As I am able to get more information and resources, they will be added to these pages.

Electricity Quiz:

Magnetism Quiz:

Resources:
Science Notebooks. A green handout was given to students as part of their Electricity & Magnetism Science Notebook the week of April 4-8, 2005. Your child should have read over this with you. You can download a PDF version of this page by clicking here.

Science Lab Notes. Whenever we perform an experiement, we will be taking notes. Labs should be written on 1/4" graph paper with a ~1.5" left margin to leave room for binding. Students are expected to write neatly and provide thorough observations. At the beginning, the teacher will be providing specific information for students to copy. As students become more accustomed to the structure and expectations, they will be required to develop their own labs. Below, you will find the guidelines for science lab notes, which are also posted on the classroom wall.


Name of Lab

Key Question:


Materials:

Procedure:
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Observations/Data:
  • at least 3 written notes
  • at least 1 labled, colored scientific sketch, chart, table

Conclusions:
  • Use science vocabulary
  • "I wonder..." statements
  • Next (Testable) Questions

 

Scientific Method. Think like a scientist. The scientific method is the learning of science through observation and experimentation; it's how scientists get from asking a question to finding an answer. To find more information about the scientific method, perform a google search. Below you will find the basic steps:

  1. Define/Identify the problem/question.
  2. Gather information / Form a hypothesis / Make a prediction.
  3. Plan and perform experiments / Test hypothesis.
  4. Make observations / Collect data.
  5. Organize and analyze data (graphs).
  6. Interpret data / Draw conclusions - is your hypothesis correct?
  7. Report results.

Pitsco's Ask an Expert [http://www.askanexpert.com/] - Real world experts ranging from astronauts to zookeepers answer your questions.

MadSci Network [http://www.madsci.org/] - Scientists answer your questions.

A huge thank you goes out to our regular science volunteers Julie Chang (mother of Nathan Chang), Kim Silverman (mother of Shaelyn Silverman), Grace Ho (mother of Ian Chou), Lainor Lee (mother of Kevin Lee), Sunny Chien (mother of Angela Lin), and Mary Pat Fredrick (mother of Patrick Fredrick) for all their hardwork and dedication!

Last Updated: Thursday, May 26, 2005 1:44 AM

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