Layers of the Earth

This week in science we will begin our study of the earth by taking a look at its layers. We will be discussing the earth's crust, mantle, lithosphere, asthenosphere, and core. We will also be discussing the important role that convection currents play in the transfer of heat energy by the movement of matter.

Click on the following pictures for an online web activity into the layers of the earth. You'll find answers to your online worksheet at these online locations.





Have fun!

Click on the picture to the left to complete an online treasure hunt, then access some interactive language websites by clicking on the picture below.

Interactive Science Websites

Click on the picture to the left to access several interactive science websites to explore.

More Resources for Research Paper

The following are links to information regarding nuclear, geothermal, hydroelectric, solar, and wind energy. There is a link for information regarding recycling as well, for those of you who have that as their topic. Use this information as one of your sources for your research project.

Resources for Research Paper

You can use the following links to search for information on alternative energy sources for your research paper.

Alternatives to Fossil Fuels/Borneo

We are continuing our discussion in science regarding ecology. Today we are discussing renewable and non-renewable resources and alternatives to fossil fuels. You will be completing a research project on this topic. Click on the picture of the hydrocar to the left to access today's lesson link. I also included 2 links for more information on Borneo, from our story in language.

Links for the Winning Table Group

Nice teamwork!!!
Enjoy your Preferred Activity Time!
Click on the link to the left to go to the approved websites.

Grammar Exercises

Click on the link to the right to go to today's grammar activity.

Biomes of the World

We are continuing our study of the ecosystems of the earth. Today we are going to research more about the diversity of the various biomes in the world. You will be making an outline of the information provided about each of the different biomes. Have fun!

Extended Day Activities--The Environment

Welcome to the online extended day activities at Inland Leaders Charter School! We are going to be discussing how we can be more aware of
our environment and the impact that we have on it. Click on the following pictures, in the order that they are listed, to go to the various online activities dealing with the environment.

Grammar Activity

Good morning squirts! :) I won't be in class to today, but you have a great substitute to keep you under control.


For language, you will be starting the day with an online grammar activity (click on the picture to the left to start the activity. During the time you are given (approximately 30 minutes), you are to complete as many of the exercises that you can under the category of "Recognizing Comma Splices And Fused Sentences"). This website has sound, so you can use headphones or you must turn your volume completely off. Those are your only options. Hopefully we won't have any computer glitches today. You will then have some time to individually read your group novels (quietly and on your own). Make sure that, when you are done with the online activities, you shut down your computer and make sure that it gets plugged back into the mobile lab. Andrew, Jason, and Jordan W.....Please make sure the computers are taken up to Mrs. Stanley's class at the normal time.

I expect that you will treat your sub with the utmost respect. I hear that she has a photographic memory and takes really detailed notes................I will be reading every word.

I will see you tomorrow. Don't forget that it is extended day on Friday. I will arrange to have Mr. Gordon come in to listen to your "service project" presentations on Friday.

Make me proud.

.........and Aly and Sierra S.....Leave the poor little lizards alone!



Mr. Burson

Desert Biomes

Click on each picture to go to an online interactive activity on the desert.







After you have completed the other activities, complete this desert survival activity.

Marine Pollution

Click on the following pictures to go to the links regarding marine pollution.











Click on the picture to the left and read the article.








Click on the picture to learn about ocean pollution from cruise ships.

Food Webs

Click on any of the following pictures and you will link with interactive websites dealing with food webs in ecosystems.

Environmental Sciences Online Activity

Click on the picture to the left to link to today's online environmental science activity.

Writer's Workshop

Click on the following pictures to go to today's interactive Writer's Workshop Activity.

Ecosystems

We are continuing our discussion of habitats and ecosystems. Click on each of the following pictures below to link to different interactive ecosystem activities.

Ecology

Online Ecology Lesson.
Click on the picture to the right to start the online ecology lesson.

Weather Factors

Click on the link to the left to go to the online weather activity.

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Accelerated Reader

Click on the logo to the left to go to the Accelerated Reader link.

The Amazing Sun!

Click on any of the following pictures of the sun for 1 of today's 3 interactive science links:

Teamwork!!! Winning Table Groups Link....

Click on the link to the left to go to the Preferred Activity website.

Getting Enough Sleep?

Click on the picture to the left to go to the National Sleep Foundation website. Much of the information regarding sleep that we will discuss will come from this website. Remember, NO YAWNING IN CLASS! :)





Click on the picture of the Doze family to access an interactive animation that deals with sleep.