Last Week of Science Fair

If you have not posted your project and are ready to do so here is the place. Go to the comments section to display your write-up.

Volcano Videos

We now know that our planets crust is divided into sections called plates. We know that the slow movement of these plates is responsible for both volcanoes and earthquakes. We know that volcanoes are responsible for the formation of extrusive igneous rocks. So here are some videos of volcanoes!

Science Fair 2

Virtual Science Fair Day 1

LeConte Students are now posting their Science Fair projects online. Please enjoy the photos from these projects. Please read the comments if you would like to see the Experimental Write-Up.

Science at LeConte

Dear LeConte Community,
You are now invited to share your experiences of Science at LeConte. Was there something you loved doing in Earth Science, Life Science, or Physical Science? Would you like to share what you have learned? Teachers, do you have photographs of your students doing Science activities? Here is the place to share.
Make sure you read the online ethics guidelines and then submit your comment. The best comments will be posted.
Thanks for your support.
Adwoa M.

Rocks and Minerals

What is your favorite rock or mineral? What are its properties? If it is a rock, how was it formed? Why is it your favorite?
Bonus information: Do you know its chemical composition?

Students at Work

5th Grade/ Mixtures and Solutions

Calling All 5th Graders:
Can you now answer these questions?

• What is a mixture?
• What is a solution?
  
• How are they alike and different?

Here is a bonus question for you Science whizzes.

• What is a compound?

4th Grade Physical Science Questions

• What do you know about magnetism?
  
• What are the types of electricity?
  
• In what ways are magnetism and electricity alike?
  
• In what ways are magnetism and electricity different?

The eclipse was not as spectacular as the one in 2007, primarily due to clouds but I was happy to learn that so many of you were able to view it without having to stay up until 3:00AM

Collaboration and the Lunar Eclipse

Ms. Ingley and I were collaborating on our fourth and fifth grade Science Lessons. We were discussing notebooks, portfolios, and our blog. While we were comparing notes, Ms. Ingley remarked that Mr. Adams had fascinating information about the upcoming lunar eclipse.
The next lunar eclipse visible from Berkeley will occur on Wednesday February 20, 2008. It will be visible from Western Europe, Africa, and Asia on February 21, Ms. Ingley's birthday.

Ms. Adwoa at work

Mercury and Venus in the Morning

This is a photograph of Mercury and Venus in the morning.