Food Chains

What parts of a food chain do you see in this photo?

We have been learning about food chains! Here are some interactive games for you to try.

Food Chain Interactive

Food Web Interactive (choose to skip login)

Antarctic Food Web

Producer, Consumer, Decomposer

More Multiple Meaning Words

Skunk cabbage is blooming! Spring can't be too far away, right? Next week, we'll continue our study of multiple meaning words.

Multiple Meaning #2, Tier 1

Multiple Meaning #2, Tier 2

A Stinky Sign of Spring

You can learn more about multiple meaning words with this game.

Other Blogs
Many people who travel to Antarctica keep their own blogs. You can check some out!

MV Fram Expedition Blog: The MV Fram is a ship that travels to Antarctica. People can pay to journey on the boat to see Antarctica.

The Cold Dirt Blog: This blog shows the research of scientists who are studying the dry valleys near McMurdo.

Antarctica Research Reading

Look at these links to find out more about Antarctica!

Research link blog post

States Practice

We're continuing to learn about states. You can use these links to practice!

States Match, Level 1

States Match, Level 2

Quizlet States Match

Multiple Meaning Words

Our new spelling list will include words with multiple meanings! Here are the Quizlet links.

This picture shows leaves in fall. Can you think of the two
meanings of fall?

Multiple Meaning Words #1, Tier 1

Multiple Meaning Words #1, Tier 2

Energy Games

Play these with your teacher's permission, after you have done other research!

Energy Hog

Energy Research Links

How does electricity get to our homes? How do people generate electricity? What are the differences between renewable and nonrenewable energy resources? We'll answer all of these questions with our energy research!

Natural Gas Links

ESD: This site explains where natural gas comes from and how it is used in power plants.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of natural gas power.

Coal Links

EIA Coal: This site from the US Energy Information Administration explains the basics of coal for energy production.

Kids Korner: This graphic shows how coal is used to make electricity.

Virtual Field Trip: Pictures and a description of a coal power plant in Virginia.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of coal power.

Biomass Links

Biomass: This site from Alliant Energy has information about biomass.

More on biomass: This site from ESD explains biomass energy.

Energy Kids: This site from the US Energy Information Administration describes biomass energy.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of biomass power.

Geothermal Links

EIA Geothermal: This site from the US Energy Information Administration describes geothermal energy.

Geothermal: Learn about geothermal energy with this site from Alliant Energy.

Kids Korner: This page includes a diagram to show how geothermal power is formed.

Hydro Power Links

EIA Hydro Power: This site from the US Energy Information Administration explains hydro power.

Hydro Power: This site from Alliant Energy has information about hydro power.

Kids Korner: This site includes a diagram to show how hydro power generates electricity.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of hydro power.

Solar Links

EIA Solar Power: This site from the US Energy Information Administration explains solar power.

Solar Power: Learn about solar power with this link from Alliant Energy.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of solar power.

Wind Power Links

EIA Wind Power: This site from the US Energy Information Administration explains wind power.

Wind Power: This site from Alliant Energy has information about wind power.

Kids Korner: Learn about the two types of wind machines here.

EcoSpark: This site explains the benefits and drawbacks of wind power.

KidWind: Learn more about wind power!