Monday, April 27, 2009

Antarctica: Gondwanaland

http://www.exploratorium.edu/origins/antarctica/ideas/gondwana2.html

This is neat, and relates to our recent discussions of continental drift. Check out the link and weigh in!

Your Weight on other Planets

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/index.html

I thought this was unique and fun. :)

Brain Explorer

Test your brain power with these fun and exciting games.

http://www.exploratorium.edu/brain_explorer/

Try each one and let us know what you think!

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Happy Earth Day!

http://www.earthday.gov/kids.htm

Happy Earth Day 6th graders!  Check out some of the fun games posted on this page to learn more about your Earth.  Enjoy! 

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Spring Forward

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.com/articles/20090415/Feature1.asp

A growing body of evidence suggests that spring is coming earlier each year as a result of climate change. Read the article and weigh in.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Stimulus Funds and Volcano Detection

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/11/us/11brfs-EARLYSTIMULU_BRF.html?ref=science

This is pretty interesting how economic stimulus money is being used to detect volcanoes. Read on and weigh in on your thoughts.