Always surf the web with a parent or a responsible adult.

There will be links which will take you away from  Gallimore Elementary's web site which contain content that we have reviewed but do not control.

Science Packets

The packets have been broken up by grade level.  Click on the link for your grade in the fall.  Follow that link to open a new window for the website you will be doing research on.  To maximize the window size, window users will click the maximize square in the upper right hand corner (middle option).  Answer the questions provided.  When finished, close the window (the x in the upper right hand corner) to return to Gallimore's site.

Do NOT forget to do your Science project on the information you have learned on the website you visited.

Awesome Hints to Help You Read and Understand Better as You Do Your Summercise Research:

1. Stop and think about what you already know about the topic.

2. Record these facts on a web.

3. As you read, remember to use the SQ3R strategy

Grade1 - Going Batty!

NOTE: Many students entering 1^st grade may need adult assistance with this activity packet. Therefore, please enjoy learning interesting bat facts together!

Start your bat adventure by visiting the BATS, BATS EVERYWHERE web site at: http://members.aol.com/bats4kids/ (picture at the left).

Science Task #1 - "If they fly, Why Aren't they Birds?"

Science Task #2 - "What Kinds of Homes Do they Have?"

1. Read about bat homes. List two places bats live.

2. Bat Art:  Draw a picture of a bat in the space below. Show your bat in one of the places where they make their homes. Be sure to color your picture neatly. Give your bat a name.

Science Task #3 - "Bat Foods"

Read about what bats like to eat. List three of those kinds of food.

Science Task #4 - Explore these other Fun Bat Activities

Games

Visit a Bat Cave

24 Hour Live Bat Cam

Have fun exploring!

Grade2 Solar System Fun (created by Mrs. Jennifer Johnson)

You can be a Space Explorer!

Science Task #1 - Solar System Fun

Read the following directions.  Visit Nasa’s Website for kids by clicking http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/SolarSystem/SolarSystemJava.asp or the picture to the left. Read about the solar system and answer the following questions.

1. What three materials make up our solar system?

2. Name the four inner planets.

3. Name the four outer planets.

4. Name the outermost planet.

5. How is Pluto different from the other planets?

6. Look at the diagram of the planets.  Draw the diagram on a piece of paper.  Label the sun and the nine planets.  Color your drawing neatly.

Science Task #2 - Planet Exploration 

Science Task #3 - Fun Facts about your Planet

Using the planet you picked above, answer the following questions:

1.  Click here http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/puzzles/weight.asp to find out how much you would weigh on your planet.

2. Click here http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/puzzles/weight.asp to explore your weight on other planets.

3. Click here http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Puzzles/Age.asp to find out how old you would be on your planet.

4. Click here http://kids.msfc.nasa.gov/Puzzles/Age.asp to explore your age on other planets.

Science Task #4 - Interesting Facts

Write the most interesting fact that you have learned.  You may share information about your age or weight too!

Grade3 - The Rain Forest

Stop and think about what you already know about the Rain Forest.

Record these facts on "What I Already Know" column of the "What I Already Know sheet".  

When you are finished with your packet, fill in the last two sections of your What I Know Sheet:  Whit I know Now, What I'd still like to Know.

This is the site you will be researching:
Rainforest Action Network (link to the right)

 Task #1 - What is a Tropical Rain Forest?

(click the link to the left and answer the questions below)

Task #2 - Tropical Rain Forest Animals

(click on image to the left)

1. Name two reasons why so many animals live in rain forests?
2. Which type of rainforest animal species is most common?
3. How do you suppose all of these animals manage to live together without running out of food?
4. Describe how rainforest animals protect themselves:
5. Name the rainforest insect that can be called the "World's First Farmer?"  Tell Why.
6. Explain why toucans and parrots have such very large beaks.
7. List at least five animals that live in the tropical rainforests.

Task #3 - Think about it

Some of the strangest, most beautiful, largest, smallest, quietest, and loudest animals live in the rain forest.  Because so many fascinating animals live there, millions have yet to be named or identified.

Task #4 -  7 Steps for Kids to Take

(click on image to the left)

Think about what you can do as a student to save the rain forests.  Next, come up with a plan of your own that will help save the rain forests.  Write out your plan.

When you are finished with your packet, fill in the last two sections of your What I Know Sheet:  Whit I know Now, What I'd still like to Know.

Grade 4 - Wolves

Stop and think about what you already know about WOLVES.  Record these facts on the web.

As you read remember to use the SQ3R strategy!

This is the site you will be researching:
The International Wolf Center (image to the right)

Task #1 -  Wolf Facts

Click on the link to the left.  Click on the FAQ's link.  Then click on the words, Basic Wolf Information.  Answer the following questions from the information on this page.

1. How many wolves are usually in a pack?
2. What do wolves eat?
3. During which season are wolf pups born?
4. What is the average litter size of pups born each year?
5. Wolves weigh more in Canada, Alaska, and the northwestern United States than in other areas.  Why do you think this is so?
6. How long do wolves usually live?
7. What is the least amount of pounds of food a wolf must eat in a week in order to survive?
8. On average, how many deer do wolves kill in a year?

Task #2 -  Wolves

Click on the link to the left.  Click on the FAQ's link.  Then click on the words, Basic Wolf Information.  Answer the following questions from the information on this page.

1. What is the weight of the adult male and female in Northwestern Minnesota AND Northwestern United States, Canada, and Alaska?

2. How far might a wolf travel in one day?  Tell why.

3. Do wolves live longer in captivity or in the wild?  Why?

Task #3 -  How Wolves Communicate

Click on the link to the left.  Click on the Basic Biology link on the left menu bar.  Click on the Communication text.  Answer the following questions from the information on this page.

1. What is the most important rule in a pack of wolves?

2. Describe the characteristics (or behaviors) of alpha wolves.

3. How do alpha wolves communicate to other wolves that they are leaders?

4. Illustrate two wolves having a disagreement.  Make sure your drawings shows the body language of the dominant wolf (the leader) as he rules over the subordinate wolf (the follower).  Color your drawing carefully.

Task #4 -  How Wolves Communicate - Part 2

1. Basically, wolves use three different languages, name them.

2. What are ways you can think of that humans use body language (and not words) to communicate?

3. Do you think a wolf would make a good pet?  Based upon what you've learned about wolves on this web site, tell why you do or do not think so.

Task #5 -  Acrostic Poem

Write an Acrostic Poem about wolves -- each sentence starts with the letters from the word wolves.  Use information from your research to help you as you write.  Then, create and color an interesting border around your poem.

Task #6 -  Crossword Puzzle

Complete the crossword puzzle using the information you have read at the International Wolf Center Web site.  If needed, review the information by rereading the sections.

Grade 5 - The Human Body

Task #1 - Your Body

To learn about the human body systems, visit the BRAIN POP web site. (www.brainpop.com) Click on the link HEALTH MOVIES on this page. Then click on the link YOUR BODY. -- OR CLICK THE IMAGE TO THE LEFT

HINT: To pause the movie while you are watching, press the PAUSE button. To continue watching the movie, press the PLAY button.

REMINDER: previewing the questions below before watching the movie is a good study and reading strategy.

After it has loaded, watch the movie about your body and answer the following questions:

1. The human body has __________________ body systems.
2. The _________________________________ system of the body sends messages to the brain through a network of nerves.
3. Describe the function of the digestive system.
4. Through breathing, the respiratory system of the body exchanges

   _______________________ for _______________________.

5. Oxygen and nutrients get to the parts of the body that need them through blood pumped by the _____________________________ system.

6. Describe the function of the immune system.

7. Body tissue collects germ-fighting cells because of the __________________ system.

8. The bones that hold up your body and protect the vital organs are called the __________________________ system. 

9. Explain how body systems depend on each other.

Task #2 - Fitness

To learn about FITNESS, visit The Fitness Files Web site http://promise.ecol.net/fitness.  Once you arrive at The Fitness Files, click on the link FITNESS FUNDAMENTALS. Then click on BENEFITS OF AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE
or click the image to the left.

The first benefit of keeping active is increased athleticism. Read about this benefit, as well as the seven others found on this page.

On the chart below, list each of the other benefits:

THE BENEFITS OF KEEPING ACTIVE:

Pick the BENEFIT you think is the most important and helpful.  Explain the reason for your answer choice.  Be sure to give evidence or reasons for the benefit you chose.

Click on the link for Fitness Fundamentals,
then Do's and Don't's
or click the image to the left.

On this page, there are some Do’s and Don’ts that people should remember when beginning their exercise programs. List them in the correct columns on the chart below:

Click back on Fitness Fundamentals,
then Fitness Myths,
or click the image to the left.

This page contains twelve myths about a physical fitness routine.

* Click on each link.

* Then fill in either TRUE or FALSE for the following statements:

1. _________________ The best way to get fit is to run.

2. __________________ Exercising only a short while each day has

enormous benefits.

3. ___________________ As long as you’re careful, warming up

before you exercise isn’t necessary.

4. ___________________ A lifelong pattern of exercise is a great

way to lose weight.

5. ___________________ If you don’t feel any pain while you are

exercising, it probably isn’t doing you any good.

6. ___________________ The best way to help injuries feel better

and heal faster is with heat.

7. ___________________ If you tape an injury, you should continue

to play.

8. __________________ The foods you ate yesterday provide energy

for your workout today.

9. __________________ The best time to exercise is always early in

the morning.

10. _______________ Your body needs water before, during, and

after you work out.

11. ________________ You can build strength fast by exercising

the same body part every day.

12. _________________ Women will develop big, bulky muscles

if they lift weights.

AWESOME READING COMPREHENSION STRATEGY REMINDERS:

*Are you using the steps of the SQ3R strategy when completing this packet?

* Also, have you been filling in the "What I Know Now About the Human Body" section of the KWL sheet?

Task #4 - Calorie Burning Comparison Chart

more fitness fun…

You may enjoy exploring these links on the Fitness Files web site:

(under "Fitness Fundamentals")

(under "Fitness Fundamentals")

(under "Get Active")

(under "Get Active")

REVISITING THE KWL:

"What I’d Still Like to Know About the Human Body"