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ScienceBy: Tammie Essary

ELED 412.01WSummer I 2015

A is for AtomsO Atoms are the smallest parts of

matter.O Atoms are made up of electrons,

neutrons, and protons. Electrons are negatively charged, neutrons are neutral, and protons are positively charged.

B is for Balance.O There must be a healthy balance

among producers, consumers, and decomposers for a successful ecosystem. The balance relies on natural ways to control populations of living organisms and is maintained mostly through competition and predation.

C is for CompoundsO Compounds are formed when there

are two or more different kinds of atoms in the molecule chemically combine.

D is for DNAO DNA is deoxyribonucleic acid. It is

the hereditary material of living organisms.

O In bacteria, DNA is a single strand. In more complex organisms, such as animals and plants, DNA is arranged in chromosomes.

E is for ElementsO An element is composed of

microscopic components called atoms. Elements are organized into the periodic table. There are 112 basic kinds of elements.

F is for ForceO Force is defined as the action of

moving an object by pulling or pushing it. Force can cause an object to move at a constant speed or accelerate.

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G is for GravityO Gravity is the magnetic field of

attraction on Earth. Without gravity, all objects on Earth would not be held in its place. Gravity is NOT an unbalanced force because it is not accelerating.

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H is for the Hydrolic (or Water) Cycle

O The hydrolic cycle describes the movements of water above, on, and below the Earth’s surface. The four stages are storage, evaporation, precipitation, and runoff.

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I is for InertiaO Inertia is the tendency to remain at

rest, or to remain moving with a constant speed in a straight line unless an unbalanced force acts on it. Inertia is Newton’s first law of motion.

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J is for JupiterO Jupiter is the fifth planet from the

Sun. There are 8 planets: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

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K is for KingdomsO There are five kingdoms that classify

living things. They are Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, and Animalia.

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L is for Layers of the Earth

O The layers of the Earth consist of the crust, the mantle, and the core.

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M is for ModelsO Models in science are

representations of the natural world and universe in order to help better understand how something appears, its form and its function. Examples include students making solar systems, cells, or atoms to better explain the form and function of each.

N is for Nuclear Cell Division

O Nuclear cell division is known as mitosis. In mitosis, the chromosomes (containing DNA) replicate. The cell then divides resulting in 2 cells that are exactly alike.

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O is for OrganellesO Organelles are the parts of the cell.

These include the nucleus, mitochondira, chloroplast (plants only), ribosomes, Golgi, endoplasmic reticulum, vacuoles, and cell membranes.

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P is for Phases of the Moon

O The major phases of the moon are: new moon, crescent moon, half moon (or first quarter), gibbous moon, and full moon. The phase of the moon depends on the portion of the moon visible from Earth.

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Q is for InQuiryO Scientific inquiry is accomplished by

allowing students to experience science for themselves in hands-on investigations. Through this process, students develop science inquiry and thinking skills.

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R is for the Rotation/Revolution of Earth

O Rotation is the spinning of the Earth on its axis. It takes Earth 24 hours to make a complete rotation. This creates day and night. While Earth rotates on its axis, it follows an orbit around the sun known as revolution. It takes one year, 365 ¼ days to complete one revolution around the sun.

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S is for Systems of the Human Body

O There are 7 systems of the human body. These include the musculoskeletal system, nervous system, circulatory system, immune system, respiratory system, digestive and excretory system, and the reproductive system.

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T is for STaTes of MaTTer

O There are four states of matter: solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. Solids have a definite shape and definite volume. Liquid has no definite shape but a definite volume. Gas has no definite shape and no definite volume. Plasma has no definite shape and cannot be classified as a gas, liquid, or solid.

U is for Understanding Weather and Climate

O Weather is the conditions of the atmosphere at a given period of time. Weather includes wind, precipitation, air pressure, humidity, and temperature.

O Climate is the weather conditions in an area on a continuous, seasonal basis.

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V is for ConVectionO Convection is the flow of heat

through the movement of matter from a hot region to a cool region. An example is the heating of water on a stove. Other types of heat transfer are conduction and radiation.

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W is for Alfred Weneger

O Alfred Weneger, a German scientist, proposed in 1915 that the continents were previously one large continent that broke apart and drifted to their present locations. His theory became known as The Continental Drift which led to the concept of plate tectonics.

X is for EXothermic and Endothermic Reactions

O Chemical changes result in two types of reactions: exothermic and endothermic. Exothermic reactions occur when heat is given off. Endothermic reactions occur when heat is absorbed.

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Y is for the Learning CYcle

O The learning cycle is a model of inquiry that best supports science learning. The phases include exploration, concept invention, and application. Over time is has been expanded and is now known as the 5-E model. The model now consists of the phases Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.

Z is for Safety ZoneO Teachers must create a safe zone, or

environment, for students involved in scientific inquiry. This includes following certain guidelines and procedures to ensure students’ safety.

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ResourcesO Rosado, L. A., (2014). TExES

Generalist EC-6. Piscataway, NJ: Pearson.

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