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This month’s experiments were tested by: Lucy Jensen, 3rd- and 4th-Grade Teacher
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4 Science Mystery:The Case of the Hot Chocolate
Scientific Inquiry: manipulating variables; observing; gathering data; drawing conclusions; interpreting results.Earth Science: greenhouse effect; global warming; climate.Physical Science: heat.Language Arts: reading fictional passages.
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6 Feature:Vanishing Apes
Life Science: habitats; ecosystems; viruses; animal populations.Earth Science: natural resources; deforestation.Language Arts: reading comprehension.
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10 Hands-0n Lab:Catch a Cold
Scientific Inquiry: manipulating variables; observing; gathering data; drawing conclusions; interpreting results.Life Science: viruses; how infections spread.
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11 Cool Science Jobs:Rain-Forest Scientist
Life Science: ecosystems; animal populations.Earth Science: rain forests.Language Arts: reading comprehension.
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12 Feature:The Race Is On
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15 Hands-0n Lab:Energy Source
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PAGE 4 THE CASE OF THE HOT CHOCOLATE
For Grades K-4Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiryChanges in earth and sky
For Grades 5-8Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiryStructure of the earth system
INTEGRATE YOUR CURRICULUM!Language Arts—Reading fiction
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Science Mystery (Student Edition, pp. 4-5)
The plastic bag covering Peter’s container acted like the gases in Earth’s atmosphere. It allowed the sun’s rays to pass through. The plastic then trapped the heat from the rays. Therefore, the temperature of the air inside the bag rose. Danielle’s chocolate wasn’t covered by plastic. The heat from the sun could escape to the surrounding air and her chocolate did not warm as much. The chocolate that melted is the one that was covered: Peter’s.Quick Quiz
(Student Edition, p. 9) 1. B 2. C 3. A
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Mystery Photo (Student Edition, p. 16)Soccer ball Hidden Words (Student Edition, p. 16)Ebola: spelled across, first row; Force: spelled upward, third column; Canopy: spelled downward, last column. Ape: spelled diagonally, beginning in the fourth column. Virus: spelled upward, second column. Ethanol: spelled upward, sixth column. Fun Fact: Q. How much energy can you save by recycling one aluminum can? A. Enough to run a TV for three hours.
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1. 1987 2. Approximately 0.5 billion bushels 3. Approximately 0.3 billion bushels 4. Between 2005 and 2006 BONUS: Approximately 123.2 billion poundsNo-Sweat Bubble Test
(Reproducible, T8)1. C 2. A 3. B 4. B 5.C 6. A 7. C
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say that will cause Earth’s average temperature to warm, a process called global warming.
Discussion QuestionHave you ever seen a glass greenhouse in which people grow plants? Is the air inside a greenhouse warmer or cooler than the air outside it? (Possible answer: The air is warmer inside the greenhouse.)
AFTER READINGDiscussion Questions
How does carbon dioxide affect Earth’s temperature? (Possible answer: It acts like a blanket, trapping the sun’s heat.) How did the plastic wrap covering Peter’s chocolate act like carbon dioxide? (Possible answer: It trapped heat from the sun.)What are some ways your science class can celebrate Earth Day? (Answers will vary.)
RESOURCEwww.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/greenhouse �.html � Students can learn more about the greenhouse effect at this kid-friendly Web site.
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Set a Purpose Read a story to learn about the greenhouse effect.
BackgroundThe greenhouse effect is caused by the layer of gases that surround Earth, including carbon dioxide and water vapor. These “greenhouse gases” trap heat from the sun, warming Earth. Without this layer of gases, Earth would be cooler by roughly 15°C (60°F).If the amount of greenhouse gases surrounding Earth increases, extra heat will be trapped. Scientists
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For Grades K-4Organisms and environmentsChanges in environments
For Grades 5-8Populations and ecosystems Populations, resources, and environments
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PAGE 6 VANISHING APES
BEFORE READINGSet a PurposeTo learn about the threats facing Africa’s gorillas and how scientists are trying to help them survive.
BackgroundGorillas are the world’s largest living primates, a group of animals that includes monkeys and apes. An adult male gorilla can weigh up to 210 kilograms (463 pounds) and stand up to 1.8 meters (6 feet) tall. Scientists first found evidence of the Ebola virus in gorillas in 2002.The Ebola virus is named after the Ebola River. This river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is the site of the first known Ebola outbreak in 1976.
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AFTER READINGDiscussion Questions
Why are gorillas endangered? (Possible answers: They are hunted illegally; their habitat has been destroyed; the Ebola virus is killing them.) Why might it be difficult to give a vaccine to wild gorillas? (Possible answer: Scientists would have to catch each of the animals to give them the medicine.)
RESOURCESwww.seaworld.org/animal-info/info-books/gorilla/habitat-&-distribution.htm � �Discover more about all of the types of gorillas at this site. �www.congogorillaforest.com/congoconservationchoices �/congogorillaconservation � �Learn what scientists at the Wildlife Conservation Society are doing to try to protect gorillas.
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Discussion QuestionWhat can happen if you interact with a person who has a cold? (Possible answer: You may get sick too.)
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AFTER ExPERIMENTINGConclusions:
In the first round, two people had direct contact with the infected person. Answers will vary on how many people had indirect contact with the infected person in the first round.The total number of infected people increased.You could limit the number of interactions among people.
RESOURCEwww.kidshealth.org/kid/talk/qa/germs.html � �This site has facts about germs and how they spread.
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For Grades K-4 Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Personal health
For Grades 5-8 Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Personal health
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PAGE 11 COOL SCIENCE JOBS
PAGE 12 THE RACE IS ON
For Grades K-4 Organisms and environmentsScience as a human endeavor
For Grades 5-8 Structure and function in living systemsScience as a human endeavor
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For Grades K-4Types of resourcesScience and technology in local challenges
For Grades 5-8Transfer of energyScience and technology in society
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BEFORE READINGSet a PurposeTo learn what a rain-forest scientist is and how to become one.
BackgroundThere are two types of rain forests. Tropical rain forests are located near the equator. Temperate rain forests occur at higher latitudes.
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BEFORE READINGSet a PurposeTo learn that some race cars are running on ethanol and how use of this fuel protects the environment.
BackgroundEthanol is a liquid made from plants like corn, grains, wheat, and rice. In the U.S., ethanol is primarily made of corn. It is a fuel that can be used by itself or mixed with gasoline.
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AFTER READINGDiscussion Question
What are some benefits of using ethanol instead of gasoline? (Possible answers: Ethanol produces less air pollution; it is a renewable resource; it is nontoxic; it is biodegradable.)
RESOURCEwww.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/index.html This kid-friendly site has facts and activities related to the different types of fuels and energy.
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Discussion QuestionWhy do you think scientists call some forests “rain forests?” (Possible answer: Because these forests get a lot of rain.)
AFTER READINGDiscussion Question
Why is it important to save the world’s rain forests? (Possible answers: More than half of the living things on Earth live in tropical rain forests.)
RESOURCEShttp://teacher.scholastic.com/scholasticnews/indepth/rainforest/rainforest.asp � �This site has a wealth of information on all types of rain forests.www.pbs.org/edens/borneo/ � �This site includes many rain-forest facts and teaching resources.
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BEFORE READINGESTIMATED TIME: 30 minutes
Discussion Question What types of energy are produced when wood is burned? (Possible answers: Heat energy; light energy.)
AFTER ExPERIMENTINGConclusions:
The temperature of the hydrogen peroxide rose after yeast was added to it.Between 20 and 60 seconds.The chemical energy turned into heat energy.
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For Grades K-4 Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism
For Grades 5-8 Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry Transfer of energy
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CORN POWER
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The graph below shows how much corn in the U.S. is used to make ethanol fuel each year. Use the graph to answer the questions that follow.
1. In which year were the fewest bushels of corn used? _______________
2. Approximately how many bushels of corn were used to make ethanol in 1994? _______________
3. Approximately how many more bushels of corn were used to make ethanol in 2002 than were
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No-Sweat Bubble Test(reading comprehension)
DIRECTIONS: Read each question below, and then use the article “Vanishing Apes” (pp. 6-9) to determine the best answer. Fill in each correct bubble completely.
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7. HowcouldremovinglogsinrivershelpslowthespreadofEbolaamonggorillas?
Without the logs, gorillas would no longer live in the forests.Gorillas could leave areas where there is Ebola by swimming across the rivers.Gorillas on opposite sides of the river wouldn’t mix.Ebola can spread when it comes in contact with logs.
1. Accordingtothearticle,whichofthefollowinganimalsisagreatape?
monkey chimpanzee leopard lemur
6. WhyisiteasyforEbolatospreadamonggorillaslivinginAfrica’sprotectedparks?
There are many gorillas in the parks.The gorillas in the parks don’t come in contact with each other.There are no trees to protect the gorillas in the parks.Lots of people who are infected with Ebola go into the parks.
5. A(n)____isatinyparticlethatinvadesalivingcellandcancausedisease.
predatorinfectionvirusvaccine
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Gorillas spend all of their time climbing in trees.Trees help protect gorillas from predators like leopards.Illegal hunters never enter forests.all of the above
3. Whyisthegorillas’habitatdisappearing?
Trees in Africa’s forests are dying from disease in record numbers.People have cut down trees in Africa’s forests to sell the wood.Other animals have taken over the gorillas’ habitat.People have stopped building farms in Africa.
2. InwhichofthefollowingAfricancountriesdogorillaslive?
Gabon Egypt South Africa Namibia
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