Saturday, September 20, 2008

Science - weeks 4-6

Carrie is amazing...she has graciously shared her science work as well.
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The books that she is using are:
The Usborne Complete Book of the Human Body: Internet Linked (Complete Books)
Science Encyclopedia (Usborne Internet-Linked Discovery Program)

4 – Nervous System

UHB p. 38-41

B&G p. 116-117

- test reflexes, levitate arms, catch a dollar

USE p. 365 #2m p. 367 #1, #3

  • Brain is the body’s boss. Nerves send messages from body to brain.

  • Sensory neurons collect info; motor neurons carry instructions to muscles; connector neurons (in brain and spinal cord) process info.


5 – Senses

UHB p. 42-49, 52

USE p. 371 #3, p. 373 #5, p. 375 #3, #5

  • 5 senses are the brain’s tool for detecting the world around you.

  • Sight one of the most important for humans. Eardrum transmits noises. Taste and smell are connected and are closely related to memory. Touch is THE most important.


6 – Digestive System

UHB p.65-71

USE p. 355 #1, #4