Habitats Unit
During our habitat unit we will begin by studying the basics of habitats. We will learn about ecosystems and how animals and plants adapt to changes in the ecosystem. Then, we will study the habitats or regions of Georgia. Students will be responsible for knowing the names and locations of the different regions of Georgia, what each region is like, and some of the plants and animals that live in each region.
Habitats Handouts
habitat_vocab_flashcards 2011.doc GA Habitat PP.ppt
Habitats Links
Georgia Habitats Research Overview
Take a look at the different Georgia Habitats listed below. Here are links provided for your research. Project directions are available here!
During our habitat unit we will begin by studying the basics of habitats. We will learn about ecosystems and how animals and plants adapt to changes in the ecosystem. Then, we will study the habitats or regions of Georgia. Students will be responsible for knowing the names and locations of the different regions of Georgia, what each region is like, and some of the plants and animals that live in each region.
Habitats Handouts
habitat_vocab_flashcards 2011.doc GA Habitat PP.ppt
Habitats Links
- Georgia Habitats Overview
- Georgia State Parks
- The Franklin Institute - Ecosystems, Biomes, and Habitats
- Ecosystem Pyramid
- Georgia Information - Gopher Tortoise
- Black Bear Information
- Right Whale Information
- A "Walk" Across Georgia
- Piedmont Region georgiawildlife.org
- Backyard Habitat Video - How to Attract Butterflies
Georgia Habitats Research Overview
Take a look at the different Georgia Habitats listed below. Here are links provided for your research. Project directions are available here!
Mountains
Habitat Project Description and Rubric revised.pdf
GA Habitats Plants & Animals List.pdf
- Mountain safari
- Pebble Go Research
- Research Pages GCPS
- Bear Video
- http://www.blueridgeparkway.org/
- Georgia Habitats: Mountains
- Georgia Mountains to the Sea: Mountains Region
- Natural History; UGA: Mountains
- The New Georgia Encylopedia: Blue Ridge Mountains
- Georgia Mountain Center
- http://www.mixbook.com/photo-books/education/the-regions-and-rivers-of-georgia-4145701
- Georgia Habitats: Piedmont
- Georgia Mountains to the Sea: Piedmont Region
- Natural History; UGA: Piedmont
- The New Georgia Encylopedia: Piedmont
- Georgia Wildlife Federation: The Piedmont
- Okefenokee Swamp Video
- http://www.mhschool.com/socialstudies/2000/student/infographic/templates/infographic.php3?id=2&grade=4&state=
- http://www.okefenokee.com/
- Okefenokee Swamp
- Georgia Habitats: Okefenokee Swamp
- Wacona Elementary: Okefenokee Swamp
- Natural History; UGA: Swamp
- The New Georgia Encylopedia: History of the Okefenokee Swamp
- Georgia Habitats: Coastal Plain
- Georgia Mountains to the Sea: Coastal Plains Region
- The New Georgia Encylopedia: Lower Coastal Plain and Coastal Islands
- The New Georgia Encylopedia: Upper Coastal Plain
- http://tybeevisit.com/
- http://visitcoastalgeorgia.org/
- http://www.valdosta.edu/~lmterry/topic.html
- Georgia Habitats: Coast
- Natural History; UGA: Coast and Barrier Islands
- The New Georgia Encylopedia: Lower Coastal Plain and Coastal Islands
- Georgia Habitats: Atlantic Ocean
- Georgia Mountains to the Sea: Sea
- Natural History; UGA: Atlantic Ocean
- The New Georgia Encyclopedia: Offshore Waters
Habitat Project Description and Rubric revised.pdf
GA Habitats Plants & Animals List.pdf
Magnetism Unit
Here are the AKS that will guide is during the unit:
· investigate to find common objects that are attracted to magnets
· investigate how magnets attract and repel each other
· demonstrate that size and shape of a magnet do not determine strength
· distinguish between magnetic and nonmagnetic metals
· construct a temporary magnet and describe the process
Magnetism Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
Here are the AKS that will guide is during the unit:
· investigate to find common objects that are attracted to magnets
· investigate how magnets attract and repel each other
· demonstrate that size and shape of a magnet do not determine strength
· distinguish between magnetic and nonmagnetic metals
· construct a temporary magnet and describe the process
Magnetism Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
- attract
- compass
- lodestone
- magnet
- magnetic field
- magnetic poles
- magnetism
- permanent magnet
- repel
- temporary magnet
Heat Unit
Here are the AKS for our heat unit:
· Explain how heat is produced and the effects of heating and cooling
· Understand that a change in temperature indicates a change in heat
· Categorize ways to produce heat energy such as burning, rubbing (friction), and mixing one thing with another
· Investigate how insulation affects heating and cooling
· Investigate the transfer of heat energy from the sun to various materials
· Use thermometers to measure the changes in temperature (hot, warm, cold) of water samples over time
Heat Unit - Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
Here are the AKS for our heat unit:
· Explain how heat is produced and the effects of heating and cooling
· Understand that a change in temperature indicates a change in heat
· Categorize ways to produce heat energy such as burning, rubbing (friction), and mixing one thing with another
· Investigate how insulation affects heating and cooling
· Investigate the transfer of heat energy from the sun to various materials
· Use thermometers to measure the changes in temperature (hot, warm, cold) of water samples over time
Heat Unit - Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary
- Heat
- Thermal Energy
- Expand
- Contract
- Temperature
- Thermometer
- Degree
- Celcius
- Fahrenheit
- Radiation
- Convection
- Conduction
- Insulator
- Conductor
- Transfer of Heat: Radiation, Conduction, Convection
- BrainPop - Heat
- BrainPop - Fire
- BrainPop - Temperature
- Different Temperature Scales video clip
- Heat and Temperature video clip
- Solar Energy
- Physics4Kids
- Heat Lessons
- Radiation, Conduction, Convection Song
- Heat Absorption Heat Quiz
- How A Thermometer Works
- Heat and How It Works
- Heat Transfer
Rocks and Minerals Unit
Each year, the rocks and minerals unit is a favorite! Get ready for your child to start looking for rocks everywhere.
Here are the AKS for this unit:
Indicators of Achievement:
8a - compare and contrast rocks and minerals (GPS),
8b - determine the physical attributes of rocks and minerals using observations (shape, color, and texture), measurements, and simple tests (hardness) (GPS),
8c - compare and contrast the texture, particle size and color in top soils (clay, loam, potting soil, sand) using observational skills (GPS),
8d - classify rocks according to the manner in which they formed (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) (GPS),
8e - determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using observation and research (GPS)
BrainPop has some great resources for this unit. Your child is welcome to view these at home (login - pucketts, password - mill).
· Types of Rocks
· Soil
· Weathering
· Erosion
· Rock Cycle
· Mineral Identification
· Crystals
Rocks and Minerals - Essential Vocabulary
Essential Vocabulary:
What are minerals?
What are rocks?
How are rocks and minerals alike and different?
How can someone determine what rock or mineral they have?
How are igneous rocks formed?
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
What is the rock cycle?
How is soil classified?
How do the different types of soil differ from one another?
How is soil formed?
How can water and wind change rock and soil over time?
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
What is a fossil?
What is the difference between a cast and a mold?
What are fossil fuels?
Rocks and Minerals Links
Each year, the rocks and minerals unit is a favorite! Get ready for your child to start looking for rocks everywhere.
Here are the AKS for this unit:
Indicators of Achievement:
8a - compare and contrast rocks and minerals (GPS),
8b - determine the physical attributes of rocks and minerals using observations (shape, color, and texture), measurements, and simple tests (hardness) (GPS),
8c - compare and contrast the texture, particle size and color in top soils (clay, loam, potting soil, sand) using observational skills (GPS),
8d - classify rocks according to the manner in which they formed (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) (GPS),
8e - determine how water and wind can change rocks and soil over time using observation and research (GPS)
BrainPop has some great resources for this unit. Your child is welcome to view these at home (login - pucketts, password - mill).
· Types of Rocks
· Soil
· Weathering
· Erosion
· Rock Cycle
· Mineral Identification
· Crystals
Rocks and Minerals - Essential Vocabulary
Essential Vocabulary:
- igneous
- metamorphic
- sedimentary
- weathering
- erosion
- sediment
- clay
- loam
- potting soil
- sand
- rock
- mineral
- rock cycle
- Mohs scale
- hardness
- cleavage
- color and streak
- texture
- luster
- fossil
- amber
- fossil fuel
- imprint
- cast
- mold
What are minerals?
What are rocks?
How are rocks and minerals alike and different?
How can someone determine what rock or mineral they have?
How are igneous rocks formed?
How are metamorphic rocks formed?
How are sedimentary rocks formed?
What is the rock cycle?
How is soil classified?
How do the different types of soil differ from one another?
How is soil formed?
How can water and wind change rock and soil over time?
What is the difference between weathering and erosion?
What is a fossil?
What is the difference between a cast and a mold?
What are fossil fuels?
Rocks and Minerals Links