15 May, 2011

Week of 16-20 May Activities

Step up to Sixth Grade- Science Project

A. Choose one of the following prompts to complete your project. You may work as a group (no more than 3)
1. Read and Research independently using online encyclopedias, Science books and/or Science Saurus.
2. Use word processor, Power point presentation or Prezi to explain your findings.
3. Make a 3-D model to illustrate your answers.
* Use only primary sources. If you have any questions, please let me know.

a) How do boats float?
b) Why are leaves green?
c) How do refrigerators work?
d) Why do I get sick?
e) What is plastic?
f) How do light bulbs work?
g) Why do I breathe?
h) What is a rainbow?
i) What makes the seasons? Why do the days get shorter?
j) Why do people need eyeglasses?
k) How do I hear sounds?
l) How do batteries work?
m) How do airplanes fly?
n) What's inside the Earth?
o) Why is ice slippery?