Science Detective - hyperhomeschool

Utilizing a variety of resources, we hope to foster a since of inquiry and stimulate curious minds. This school year, I plan to focus on physical science in the fall and chemistry in the spring. Resources are outlined below and will be supplemented with BrainPOP and Science Detective software by The Critical Thinking Company.

2011-2012: Life Science

Grades K-4: R.E.A.L. Science- Life Level 1 and FOSSWeb Modules

Grade 6: CPO Life Science and FOSSWeb Modules

2010-2011: Earth Science

Grades 2-3: R.E.A.L. Science - Earth Science and FOSSWeb Modules

Grade 5/6: CPO Earth Science and FOSSWeb Modules

Fall 2009: Physics/Spring 2010: Chemistry

Main Text: PET/ESET developed by San Diego State University

Main Text: R.E.A.L. Science - Chemistry Levels 1 and 2

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Feb042011

Exploring Pangaea

Friday, February 4, 2011 at 11:15AM

Over the past few weeks, we have been exploring plate tectonics and Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift. They have been searching for evidence to support his theory of a supercontinent, Pangaea. As a culminating project, they created a digital poster to showcase their findings. Below, I have included a summary of their evidence and a collection of resources.

Evidence to Support Pangaea:

The mountain ranges of Eastern North America and Western Europe match in terms of similar composition, age and rock.
The east coast of South America and the west coast of Africa contain Cynognathus fossils. These land-dwelling animals had small brains and did not have flippers or gills. The only way they could have travelled would be across land. At some point, they would have had to live on the same land mass.
Similarly, the Indian peninsula, the east African coast, and Australia all contain Lystrosaurus and Glossopteris fossils.

Collection of Resources