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Entries from December 2007

Virtual Dissection

September 18th, 2006 · 1 Comment

After several requests, here it is. Go to www.froguts.com and try out the free demo dissections (click “demos” in the upper right hand corner). Also for those who really like dissections, go to www.edheads.org and try out virtual knee surgery (and other activities/games too - try out the simple machines game). Have [...]

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Tags: Games · Great Science Websites

Sinkholes

September 18th, 2006 · No Comments

Sinkholes are the most common natural disaster in Florida. About 500 new sinkholes open each year, mostly small ones in the north and central part of the state. Why? Florida has a porous (holey), soluble (dissolves relatively easily, especially with slightly acid water), rock called limestone very close to the surface. [...]

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Tags: Great Science Websites · Hurricane Unit

Another Weather Games site

September 12th, 2006 · No Comments

I just found this great site for weather information and games.  This site is part of a larger site of FLASH interactive games on science from the British Broadcasting Company (BBC).  Try these out and especially try out the clouds activity and game!   Click on About Weather

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Tags: Games · Great Science Websites · Hurricane Unit · clouds

Attention 4th and 5th Graders: Science Club is Forming

September 6th, 2006 · 4 Comments

Science club will be starting soon. All 4th and 5th graders are welcome to apply to join the science club this year. We will be meeting two Tuesday’s per month on the following dates: Sept. 26, Oct. 10, Oct. 24, Nov. 14, Nov. 28, Dec. 5, Dec. 19, Jan. 9, Jan. 23, [...]

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Tags: Science Club