SCIENCE 600 CA SUPPLY LIST

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1 Supply List SCIENCE 600 CA SUPPLY LIST 2014 GLYNLYON, INC.

2 Table of Contents UNIT 1: PLANT SYSTEMS... 1 UNIT 2: WEATHER... 2 UNIT 3: PLANT AND ANIMAL BEHAVIOR... 2 UNIT 4: EARTH IN SPACE... 3 UNIT 5: PHYSICAL GEOLOGY... 3 UNIT 6: THE SUN AND OTHER STARS... 4 UNIT 7: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM... 5 UNIT 8: EARTH AND SPACE... 6 UNIT 9: ENERGY... 6 UNIT 10: REVIEW... 6 i 2014 GLYNLYON, INC.

3 UNIT 1: PLANT SYSTEMS Experiment: Anacharis Observe the rate of photosynthesis in a plant. Yes a few sprigs of anacharis **. The scientific name of anacharis is elodea**. It that can be found in stores selling fish and aquarium supplies. two large test tubes about 6" long two clear disposable plastic cups with lids or small glass jars Experiment: Seeds Observe the growth of a seed. Yes 4 kernels of corn or beans 4 paper towels 4 test tubes or baby food jars masking tape marker Experiment: Digestive Enzymes Observe the break down of starch into simple sugar. Yes soda crackers Benedict's solution 4 test tubes beaker or small saucepan a stove burner or Bunsen burner Experiment: Root Observation Observe the roots of a plant. Yes 4 radish or corn seeds metric ruler 2 thumbtacks hand lens 1 plastic bag scissors microscope 1 paper towel stapler microscope slide Experiment: Celery Observe xylem and phloem in a plant. Yes celery stalk with leaves food coloring (red or blue) dropper microscope microscope slide tall baby-food jar or glass sharp knife metric ruler * Experiment: Growing Roots Observe the growth of a plant from a cutting. No stem cutting of growing plant tall baby food jar Glynlyon, Inc.

4 UNIT 2: WEATHER Experiment: Dew Point In this investigation, you will attempt to determine the dew point. Yes shiny metal can ice cubes thermometer UNIT 3: PLANT AND ANIMAL BEHAVIOR Project: The Eye Draw a picture of the eye and label its main parts. Research how the eye functions. Write a 150 word report on what you have learned. Project: The Ear Draw a picture of the ear and label its main parts. Research how the ear functions. Write a 150 word report on what you have learned. *Essay: Instincts Choose an animal from the list in the assignment. Write a 150 word report about the animal's special instinctive behavior. *Experiment: Trial and Error In this experiment, you will investigate how quickly behaviors can be learned through trial and error. No piece of card stock or heavy paper (10 cm x 10 cm) scissors three volunteers *Essay: Symbiosis Choose a symbiotic relationship from the list in the assignment. Research the relationship and write a 200 word report about what you have learned Glynlyon, Inc.

5 UNIT 4: EARTH IN SPACE UNIT 5: PHYSICAL GEOLOGY Essay: Volcanic Eruptions In this lesson, you will research a specific volcano. Experiment: Specific Gravity In this experiment, we will measure the specific gravity of rocks. No Balance with metric masses or spring scale Strong thread Various rocks Beaker Experiment: Gravity In this experiment, we will use a magnet to simulate the amount of gravity exerted on a suspended object by a nearby mountain. No Magnet Long string, approximately 1 meter Several washers, or other material that would be attracted by a magnet Meter stick or ruler Balance Blank piece of card stock or paper to place behind the washers and string Glynlyon, Inc.

6 UNIT 6: THE SUN AND OTHER STARS *Essay: Scientists Make a report with content about each of the scientists listed in the assignment. *Experiment: Make a Spectroscope In the following exercise you will construct a spectroscope. Yes cardboard cylinder from the inside of a roll of paper towels piece of diffraction grating small ruler sheet of black construction paper scotch tape or masking tape *Experiment: Spectrography Complete some activities using the spectroscope you have made. No spectroscope lights of various types *Experiment: Oil on Water In this experiment you will observe the spectrum from oil on water. No medicine dropper liquid black ink disposable, clear, plastic glass automotive motor oil tablespoon Experiment: Try this Game *Experiment: Sketch Using the letters from Betelgeuse and Aldebaran see how many different words of four letters or more you can make in ten minutes. Make your own sketch of each of the animals or people who are supposed to represent the constellation. No paper pencil Glynlyon, Inc.

7 UNIT 7: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM Experiment: Magnetism In this experiment you will demonstrate magnetism with several different types of magnets. Yes two bar magnets one horseshoe magnet iron filings sheet of glass, plastic or paper several sheets of sketch paper *Experiment: Hot Dog Cooker In this investigation you will harness the sun's power to make your lunch! No hot dog long segment of metal coat hanger aluminum foil scissors cardboard glue Glynlyon, Inc.

8 UNIT 8: EARTH AND SPACE *Experiment: Balloon Globe In this experiment you will see how the Earth's shadow proved its shape. No one round balloon filled with air a darkened room a flashlight a squareshaped object about 4 or 5 inches square Experiment: Observing Shadows *Experiment: Making an Eclipse *Project: Planet In this experiment you will see how this angle affects shadows. In this experiment you will use common items to model each type of eclipse. In this project you will make a chart comparing characteristics of each planet. No large piece of brown wrapping paper or newspaper black crayon masking tape No large ball about the size of a basketball small ball about the size of a tennis ball strong light of about 100 watts or more dark room UNIT 9: ENERGY UNIT 10: REVIEW *Project: Biomes In this project you will find out more information on biome of your choice Glynlyon, Inc.