Science 1 E1

Students learn to perform experiments and record observations, and understand how scientists see the natural world. They germinate seeds to observe plant growth, and make a weathervane. Students will explore topics such as:. Matter-states of matter; mixtures and solutions. Weather- cloud formation; the water cycle. Animal Classification and Adaptation-insects; amphibians and reptiles; birds; mammals. Habitats-forests, deserts, rain forests, grasslands, and more; naturalist John Muir and conservation. Oceans-waves and currents; coasts; coral reefs and kelp forests; oceanographer Jacques Cousteau. Plants-germination, functions of roots, stems flowers, chlorophyll, and more. Human Body-major systems; Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman doctor. Light-how light travels; reflections; inventor Thomas Edison