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 		Edgemere's Science Word of the Day

 

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September 21-25, 2009

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Friday Challenge:


September 14-18,  2009

Monday System: A collection of parts working together to perform an action
Tuesday Parts: pieces of a system, removal of some parts will cause the system to work differently if not at all.
Wednesday Function: the role a part plays in a system.
Thursday Interactions: an action that occurs when two or more objects have an effect on each other.
Friday Challenge: Name a system and list its parts


September 7-11, 2009

Monday Holiday
Tuesday Observe: when you use your senses to learn about objects and events
Wednesday Compare: identify the characteristics of things or events to find out how they are alike and different
Thursday Categorize: to group or organize objects or events in categories based on a specific characteristic
Friday Challenge: Pick an object in your classroom and observe it. Use your senses to write down your observatiosn about the object.


August 31-September 4, 2009

Monday Scientist: a person who has expert knowledge in a branch or area of science
Tuesday Laboratory: a room or building equipped for scientific experimentation or research
Wednesday Safety Rules: rules that you follow in a science lab in order to ensure everyone's safety.
Thursday Tools: Equipment use in a science lab in order to conduct an experiment
Friday Challenge: List 2 rules that are important for safety in Science