Simple Machines

Go to the following website:

http://www.msichicago.org/play/simplemachines/

1.  Work through each of the modules.  After successful completion of each module, copy down the notes on a word document.
2.  This note sheet will be turned in to me.  Include pictures of each of the types of simple machines.

If you have extra time, you can explore this website:

http://www.msichicago.org/online-science/games-and-apps/

Science Review

Explore the following website as we review today.  Make the most use of your time.

http://www.solpass.org/5s/5Science.php

Phases of the Moon

Today, you will work on the following webquest to further your understanding of the phases of the moon.

http://mrscienceut.net/phasesofthemoonwebquest.html

Enrichment Powerblock

1. Find a partner.  Please work in a group of 2.  You may work around the classroom today.
2. Access the Math Maven's Mysteries link on the right side.
3.  Pick a problem to work through.  You can read through the scenario together.  Then, you can solve the problem.
4. Send Mr. Winkelmann with the following information:
a. Group Member Names
b. Problem Title
c. Our answer:
d. Did you get it right?
e. What was the difficulty level?

Good luck!

Writing Topic

You are going to use the following topic for our Writing Powerblock today.

http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/student-interactives/essay-30063.html

Enrichment Activity

Weather is all around us.  We have spent quite a bit of time creating and learning all about weather.  Today, use the website https://www.smore.com/  .  Include some of the following:

-Weather videos
-Local Weather statistics
-Weather Tools
-Anything related to weather

I can't wait to see your creations.  Please share them with me when you are finished.

Writing and Enrichment

Here is the link!

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/scrapbook/