5th Grade Science at GCS

Welcome 5th Grade Parents and Students!

Bookmark this site for information about class discussions, assignments, extra credit projects and science class events. Please feel free to email me with questions, and see the homework site for deadlines on assignments and projects. Our next big project will be creating a map of each students cardiovascular system. Here are some great links to images of the circulatory system:

See some other class projects by clicking here.

Exploring Human Biology and the Metric System

Yuck! That's what a lot of kids say about bodily functions. Check out the ultimate in gross science at: yuckykids.com
Visit the Exploratorium to see a gallery of "The Visible Body." Resonant imaging of an individual - a real adventure!
Check out Biology for Kids where you'll body illustrations and much more!
Visit Enchanted Learning to find diagrams of the organ systems we study. Just search for Circulatory System, Digestive System, Nervous System, etc.
Get the facts! The metric system has an amazing history. Check out: http://www.essex1.com/people/speer/metric.html
Also see http://www.essex1.com/people/speer/large.html - the ultimate metric chart!
Why use the Metric System? See METRIC4US.com (http://www.metric4us.com/) and find out!
Girls! Want to find out more about how to get involved in science and technology? Visit the Girl Scouts' GIRLS GO TECH web site - great games and activities....GIRLS GO TECH

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