Scientist Research

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/scientists.html

https://kids.usa.gov/science/scientists/index.shtml

sciencewithme.com/category/learn-about/famous-scientists/

http://www.ducksters.com/biography/ - "Scientists and Inventors"

The Constitution

Let's Learn More About Our Constitution!!!

The Preamble
http://const4kids.forums.commonground13.us/?p=19

The Articles of the Constitution
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=7466

The Bill of Rights
http://www2.scholastic.com/browse/article.jsp?id=7467

The Bill of Rights Rap
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSA8LX0xNLg&feature=player_embedded

Light

How I See
Use mirrors to illuminate different objects using light's straight path
Light and Dark
Which object give off light? Which reflect?
Outside with Shadows
Click on OUTSIDE and follow the directions on the page
Shadows and Light
Measure objects using only their shadows

Answer these questions in a post below...
1. Name two objects that do not give off light as a source
2. At what time of day is the sun at its peak?
3. Where would the shadow of the house be located at that time?
4. How does your shadow change throughout the day?

Thesis Examples

Use the following links to guide your research and evidence.
Remember, yoour evidence must be shocking, surprising or show a life lesson.
Persuasion Map (Read-Write-Think)
Ebsco Database
Bottled Water Evidence
Thesis Example

Gorillas and Polar Bears

Arguments are written on one side of the issue.  This week we will look into the gorilla of the Congo and the polar bears in the polar ice caps.  Let's look at evidence, and how strong arguments are built and supported.

There are good arguments... 

And bad ones...

and there are bad ones...