Lesson
Students will complete an independent pathway to learn about the causes of hurricanes, and how to be safe during this severe weather. Students will create a pamphlet for their culminating activity.
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Science
Visit the South Carolina Department of Education for Science standards.
Take a quick look at all Science series on Knowitall.org
Visit the South Carolina Department of Education for Science standards.
Take a quick look at all Science series on Knowitall.org
Hurricane Hyperdoc
How-To Books
Lesson
The students will be able to create a how-to book on something they know how to do well. They will be able to choose a topic from a list of ideas they generated themselves.
Heat Transfer Through Convection, Radiation, and Conduction
Lesson
Through the use of an experiment, PBS Learning Media videos, and interactives, students will learn how heat is transferred through convection, radiation, and conduction. Students will develop a model...
Comparing Properties and Sources of the Different Forms of Energy
Lesson
The purpose of this lesson is to have the students learn a basic understanding of the properties and sources of the different forms of energy. Through the use of activities and PBS Learning Media...
Constellation creator
Lesson
Students will become astronomers in this interactive science lesson. They will learn about three major constellations and will be able to identify the constellation as seasonal or circumpolar.
Shadows Lab
Lesson
Students will learn about shadows through a hands-on experiment. They will document their findings as well as test their hypothesis.
Turkey Trap
Lesson
The students will take part in a steam project where they will create a turkey trap.
The Perfect Nest
Lesson
The students will take part in a STEAM project where they can create their own bird's nest.
Web of Water Scavenger Hunt
Document
Can you find the answers to these questions by watching the webisodes? Download the Scavenger Hunt Handout.