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Winter Science Search
Liquid Density

Search Operators

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Fall Science Search
Branches of Science

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Science News for Students

Offers news and feature stories covering all fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
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DOGO News

DOGO News has fun articles for kids on current events and science.
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Live Science

Live Science features groundbreaking developments in science, space, technology, health, the environment, our culture and history.
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Time for Kids

TIME For Kids is a weekly news magazine which issues cover a wide range of real-world topics.

Evaluating Websites-5W's
CLICK HERE

EasyBib


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1) Choose your source.
At the EasyBib home page, just click on the tab to pick the type of source you are citing (example: Website). In many cases, all you'll have to do after that is type in the URL or title of your source. EasyBib offers over 55 different citation options - the full list is accessible on the final tab.



2) Fill out the form and click "Create Citation."
If you've auto-cited your source, many of the form fields will automatically be filled in. Review the information in these fields, and enter any additional information you need. Any fields outlined in red need to be filled in. If you can't find an author or editor, then leave that field blank.




3) That's it! 
Export your bibliography or keep going. If you are finished, copy and paste into you Google Doc. If you're not finished, just select another source. EasyBib will automatically add your citation to your bibliography and alphabetize it appropriately.

Please fill out this Google Form


Spring Science Search
Create an Extraterrestrial!

Part 1: Research Your Planet

Library Databases:

World Book Complete digital version of 22 volume print encyclopedia with additional reference material.
         >Search your planet
         >Select your planet from the search results
Science Online presents a broad range of scientific disciplines through extensive definitions, essays, diagrams, biographies, and experiments.
         >Search your planet
         >Click on the tab that says Topics, Terms, & Principles


Recommended Websites for Planets & Moons:

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The Nine Planets
http://nineplanets.org/

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Solar System Exploration
https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/planets/

This site  gives "an overview of the history, mythology, and current scientific knowledge of each of the planets and moons in our solar system.
Nasa's website about our solar system. Lots of great information about each planet.

Part 2: Inspiration for your Extraterrestrial

Recommended websites about animals who have adapted to their surroundings:

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17 Animals Amazingly Adapted to Thrive in Deserts

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10 Rare Animals With Bizarre Adaptations


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10 Animal Adaptations To Hostile Environments

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6 Arctic Animals Perfectly Adapted For Life In The Cold

Part 3: Final Project Resources

  • wevideo.com-video editor
  • animoto.com-slide presentation/video creator 
  • http://www.cartoonnetworkhq.com/games/ben-10-omniverse-ben-10-alien-maker

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