Do you know what the three states of matter are? If not, this blog post has all the information that you need! The first state is gas. Gases are substances with no definite shape or volume and they can be found in the air. The second state is liquid. Liquids have a definite shape and volume but still, have flowing properties like water or oil. And lastly, there's solid. Solids have a fixed shape and volume like metals or rocks. All about the 3 states of matter lesson plan Matter surrounds you daily, what we touch, and see are all made up of matter. Anything that has mass and takes up space is the general definition of what matter is, and it has to have volume. What is the matter? Matter is made up of atoms that contain protons, neutrons, and electrons. These all come together to form molecules. When the molecules mix with the atoms they form an energetic bond.  Mass is measured by the amount of matter inside an object. While it is very similar to weight, the … [Read more...]

The name gymnosperm comes from a Greek word that means naked seeds.  They are so named because the seeds are not enclosed in an ovary and instead are on the surface.  Gymnosperms are plants that produce cones and seeds instead of flowers.  Pine, spruce, fir, and ginkgos are all examples of gymnosperms.  They often grow in temperate and boreal forests in wet or dry climates. Gymnosperms are the Oldest Type of Plant Gymnosperms date back to the Paleozoic era where they were an abundant plant.  Today, there are about 700 to 900 living species. They are thought to be the first vascular plants on lade, and they first appeared about 245 million years ago.   A plant’s vascular system allows water to move from the root to the rest of the plant.  Without it, plants can not survive on land.  However, the gymnosperm is thought to be the first vascular plant, and thus the first plant that could survive on land.   How … [Read more...]

In this unit study, we will learn about hummingbirds and about their characteristics.  Many people attract these small birds to their backyards because they are so unique.  Hummingbirds are fun to watch, especially while they eat.  People plant specific flowers and place hummingbird feeders in their yards to attract these birds in order to watch them for entertainment.   What is a Hummingbird and What Do They Look Like? Hummingbirds are small wild birds.  There are more than 300 species of hummingbirds in the world, and there’s a lot of variation between the species.  Hummingbirds have a distinct physical appearance.  They are so named because they make a humming noise when they fly because their wings move so quickly. Hummingbirds are only found in the Western Hemisphere.  They are found as far north as Northern Canada and Alaska and as far south as South America. South America and Central American have more species than North … [Read more...]