Layers of the Earth

Wegener's Theory

Click here to read an article about Alfred Wegener.

Check out the following website for a great animation on continental drift

Earth Science

We just started a new unit in 6th grade science. We will spend the next several weeks talking about Earth Science. This is one of my favorites to teach and learn about! I am excited to dive into this subject!
My question for the week is; How is Earth Science (Geology) in the news? Do a little searching around and report back on the blog. You can use what you find in newspapers, magazines, television, or the internet. Just read, watch, or listen to a report that has to do with Earth Science and post a comment about it.

Here are a few sites to start with:
http://geology.com/ - click on the NEWS link.

Volcano World

Life Science Review Quiz

Try out the following quiz. Discuss the answers as a group before you choose!

Selective Breeding

Check out the following slide show and discuss the answers to the questions with your group.



How does the growth and survival of the oysters in the Chesapeake Bay depend on the evolution of the oysters?

* think about what you learned about the selective breeding of oysters

Litter Behind the School

By the way, here is the breakdown of the litter we found outside on November 18, 2008:

Follow On Visit

We had a great time yesterday! Meghan and Selena from NorthBay came to visit CRMS and we got to spend a chilly but fun day outside! The day was divided up into nature trail investigation and vulture studies. I think there is a lot of potential for great learning out on the nature trail and I was really impressed with the opportunities we had to observe the vultures up close!
The most important thing we did was to pick up all of the litter behind the school. Do you think we found more trash or more recyclable materials?

What was the most memorable part of the outdoor experience for you? Post your answer this week!