Science

III. Science A. Identify the function of specific plant parts 1. Plant Parts - In this game you will try and match up the plant parts with the correct definition. B. Recognize the basic structure of plant and animal cells 1. Parts of an Animal Cell - click and drag the names of structures to match the drawing 2. Parts of a Plant Cell - click and drag the names of structures to match the drawing C. Identify the basic features of the water cycle 1. Water Cycle Animation - Observe a raindrop traveling through various paths of the water cycle. In this visualization, the blue raindrop shows where water is. The red arrows show the processes that could move it to another place. 2. The Watershed Game - Many things happen in a watershed that affect the quality of the water we rely upon. Examine the issues in each area of the watershed, then see the impacts of your choices. D. Identify the basic characteristics of soil 1. Ask the Answer Worm! - It’s a dirty job but someone has to do it - S.K.Worm, the official annelid, or worm, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service answers students questions about soil. E. Recognize simple machines 1. Move Our Principal - Students learn about the six simple machines then use their knowledge to assist their principal. ( Author - Sandi King ) 2. Pulley - Investigate mechanical advantage of a pulley with this interactive java applet 3. Pulley System - (raise or lower the load with the mouse) If you click on the mouse button, a spring balance will appear showing the tension in the string. 4. Inclined Plane - This Java applet demonstrates a motion on an inclined plane with constant velocity and the corresponding forces. 5. Simple Machines game from Harcourt School 6. Simple Machines Construction Site - work your way through a set of learning activities