Microscope Lab - Animal Parts

Directions:

1. Gather your spiral, pencil,  and lab supplies.
2. Write your name and date in the top right corner.
3. Plug the Zoomy in the back of a DESK TOP computer, not a laptop.
4. In the finder, type in Zoomy. Open Zoomy in a desktop folder, not from the Internet. 
5. Open up Digital Viewer.
6. The microscope should be on at this point and you should see a window viewer on the computer by now. If not, see Mrs. Robinson.
7. View the slides with the Zoomy.
8. Trace a circle in your spiral.
9. Draw what you see with the Zoomy.
10. Label the drawing and the X viewing size.
11. Do this with each slide.
12. Write the heading REFLECTIONS:
13. Answer the following questions: How do the specimens look under the microscope compared to what you can see on the slide? What parts were you able to identify? What "real" size items in your world look similar to the microscopic sized items you see with the Zoomy?
14. Enjoy this online activity:
15. An online microscope activity:

http://school.discoveryeducation.com/lessonplans/interact/vemwindow.html

Crayon Maker - Physical Changes

To start:

1. Gather your spiral and pencil.
2. Write the title on the top line.
3. Write your name and date in top right corner.


Directions:


1. Learn about how crayons are made:
Video about how to make crayons
http://superscience.scholastic.com/issues/09_01_15/Videos

2. Read about physical changes
http://chemistry.about.com/od/matter/a/10-Physical-Change-Examples.htm

3. Draw a cartoon of Linus explaining to Sally what a physical change is (or use 2 other cartoon characters of choice).

4. Draw a flow chart to help someone identify a physical change (separate from a chemical change).

5. List 3 examples of physical changes (from reading). Create 2 of your own.

6. Create a few new colorful crayons and see a physical change happen!  


source: http://www2.crayola.com/products/instructions/pdf/instructions_crayon-maker.pdf

Mercury-Gemini-Apollo (5th only)

To start:

1. Gather your spiral and pencil.
2. Write the title on the top line.
3. Write your name and date in top right corner.


Directions: 

1. Read the card and study the picture.
2. Write three facts after reading the card.
3. Write three observations from the picture on the front of the card. 

• What comparisons can you make?
• What differences do you see?
• How does the Apollo capsule compare to the Mercury capsule?
• Would you have flown in any of these capsules? Why or why not?
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Project Apollo-Saturn V (5th only)

To start:

1. Gather your spiral and pencil.
2. Write the title on the top line.
3. Write your name and date in top right corner.


Directions: 

1. Read the card and study the picture.
2. Write three facts after reading the card.
3. Write three observations from the picture on the front of the card. 
4. Learn about Project Apollo - Saturn V:

• http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-was-the-saturn-v-58.html
• http://airandspace.si.edu/explore-and-learn/topics/apollo/apollo-program/spacecraft/saturn_v.cfm
• http://www.space.com/18422-apollo-saturn-v-moon-rocket-nasa-infographic.html
• http://www.boeing.com/history/products/saturn-v-moon-rocket.page

5. Use the sites above, answer the following questions:

• Who were the astronauts who flew in the Project Apollo - Saturn V missions?
• What was the purpose of  Project Apollo - Saturn V?
• What was the time period of the Project Apollo - Saturn V?
• Write 3 additional facts you learned.

7. Learn about the Project Apollo - Saturn V rocket:

• http://www.space.com/18422-apollo-saturn-v-moon-rocket-nasa-infographic.html
• Draw a diagram of the Project Apollo - Saturn V rocket. Title and label.

8. Make a model of your own!

• Printout of Model of Apollo-Saturn rocket:  http://jleslie48.com/0206pr/jlsv.pdf

Project Gemini (5th only)

To start:

1. Gather your spiral and pencil.
2. Write the title on the top line.
3. Write your name and date in top right corner.


Directions: 

1. Read the card and study the picture.
2. Write three facts after reading the card.
3. Write three observations from the picture on the front of the card. 
4. Learn about Project Gemini:

• http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/5-8/features/nasa-knows/what-was-gemini-program-58.html
• http://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/gemini/index.html
• http://www-pao.ksc.nasa.gov/history/gemini/gemini.htm
• http://www.space.com/29549-how-nasa-gemini-spacecraft-worked-infographic.html
• http://www.space.com/24655-project-gemini.html

5. Use the sites above, answer the following questions:

• Who were the astronauts who flew in the Gemini missions?
• What was the purpose of Project Gemini?
• What was the time period of the Gemini Project?
• Write 3 additional facts you learned.

7. Learn about the Gemini Capsules 

• http://history.nasa.gov/diagrams/gemini.html
• Draw a diagram of the Gemini capsule. Title and label.

8. Make a model of your own!

• Printout of Model of Gemini Capsule:  http://jleslie48.com/tontitanIII/gemini_i.html

Mercury Project (5th only)

To start:

1. Gather your spiral and pencil.
2. Write the title on the top line.
3. Write your name and date in top right corner.


Directions: 

1. Read the card and study the picture.
2. Write three facts after reading the card.
3. Write three observations from the picture on the front of the card. 
4. Learn about Project Mercury:

• www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/k-4/stories/nasa-knows/what-was-project-mercury-k4.html
• www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/mercury/missions/program-toc.html

5. Use the sites above, answer the following questions:

• Who were the astronauts who flew in the Mercury missions?
• What was the purpose of Project Mercury?
• What was the time period of the Mercury Project?
• Write 3 additional facts you learned.

7. Learn about the Mercury Capsules 

• http://historicspacecraft.com/mercury.html
• Draw a diagram of the Mercury capsule. Title and label.

8. Make a model of your own!

• Printout of Model of Mercury Capsule:  http://jleslie48.com/tonmercury/mercury24.pdf
• Directions: http://jleslie48.com/tonmercury/Mercury%20manual.pdf
• Directions with pictures: http://jleslie48.com/tonmercury/

Main Page: As of 3/18/16

These are labs are designed for PEGS. There are over 100 lab bags for the students to complete at each student's own pace.  All directions are included in the lab links provided here. Select a lab bag, then come to this site for the directions.

Once you are completed, let Mrs. Robinson know. Make sure your science spiral is turned in each day for the labs to be reviewed.

Look to the right. Click on each month to see the different labs listed. Below is a list you can use, instead. Select a lab and begin!

If you find a lab with a missing link or a link that doesn't work, let me know!

Enjoy your Science Lab Bag time!

Health Labs
Skin
Bacteria vs. Virus
Red Blood Cell vs. White Blood Cell
Pumping Heart Model
Hand Model
Brain Model
Skeleton Puzzle
Eyeball
Brain and Skull Model
Human Anatomy Science Lab: Body Systems (puzzle)Human Anatomy Science Lab: Skeleton (puzzle)
K'Nex DNA, Replication and Transcription Lab
Smell and Taste Lab
Respiratory Lab
Skeletal Lab
Muscular System
Digestive System
Circulatory System
Urinary System
Nervous System
Eye, Ear, and Skin Lab
Mouth Model: Terrific Teeth Lab
Sound: Maraccas Lab



Robotics Labs
Roamer Task #1
Roamer Task #2
Robotic Arm
LEGO Mindstorms NXT
RECON



Physical Science Labs
Energy Stick
Hologram
Catapult
Reflections
Slinky Science
Mighty Magnets
Magnetic Field Wonder Window
Two-Potato Clock
Jacob's Ladder
LEGO Contraptions
K'Nex Bridges Lab
ROMP Lab
Airplane Spectatular Game
K'Nex Simple Machines Kit Lab
Simple Machines Kit Lab
K'Nex Forces and Energy Kit Lab
Hydrodynamics
Tekton Tower
K'Nex Exploring Machines Lab
K'Nex Wheels and Axels Lab
K'Nex Levers and Pulleys
Yo Yo Lab
Flying Propeller Toy
Prism and Spectroscope
Rube Goldberg Card Opener
Crayon Maker - Physical Changes
Airplanes Lab










Life Science Labs
Microscopic Study
Critter Study
Life Cycles
Plant Cell vs. Animal Cell
Kinetic Energy 
Shark Attack!
Bird Nests Lab
Insect Nest Lab
Starfish Lab
Leaf Identification Lab
Rain Forest Lab
Animal Cell Lab
Plant Cell Model
Owl Pellet Lab
Zoomy Leaf ID
Zoomy Leaf ID2
Zoomy Insects


Earth Science Labs
Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs
Compass Activities
Tornado 
Sun Spotter
Dinosaurs #4
Dinosaurs #5
Radiometer Lab
Designasaurus


Space Labs
Mercury (grade 5 only)
Gemini (grade 5 only)
Apollo-Saturn V (grade 5 only)





Chemistry Labs
pH Testing


Other

Versatiles 

Math
K'Nex Elementary Math and Geometry Lab
Fraction Rings
Fractions Rings: Decimal
Fractions Rings: Angle
Fractions Rings: Time
Sorting Logic Blocks